Systems Neuroscience Using fMRI - Studying the Brain to Understand the Mind

Explore the fundamentals of systems neuroscience using fMRI in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the workings of MRI and fMRI technologies, and learn crucial principles for designing effective fMRI experiments to examine functional specialization in the brain. Gain insights from two illustrative fMRI studies: one revealing brain regions active during intuitive physical inference, and another identifying patterns of brain activity suggesting a link between imagining a recent social break-up and physical pain. Discover key concepts such as the Hemodynamic Response Function and Multi-Voxel Pattern Analysis. Access additional resources, including the speaker's website and relevant scientific papers, to deepen your understanding of neuroimaging techniques and their applications in studying the intricate relationship between the brain and the mind.

Intro
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
IMRI: Functional MRI
The Hemodynamic Response Function
Intuitive Physics
Does Breaking Up Really Hurt?
Multi-Voxel Pattern Analysis