APA Dictionary of Psychology
subcortical learning
- learning that occurs in areas of the brain below the cortex. For example, some simple habits or associations may be learned subcortically (e.g., in the cerebellum).
- learning that occurs during cortical spreading depression; that is, during a temporary suppression of cortical activity induced by an injection of potassium chloride into the cortex.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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