Does dynamical synchronization among neurons facilitate learning and enhance task performance?

Authors

Tai Wai, David CHIK, Vocational Training CouncilFollow

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2012

Keywords

Synchronization, Learning, Exclusive-or, Wisconsin Card Sorting

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10827-011-0380-6

Abstract

Synchronization among groups of neurons is an interesting yet mysterious mechanism in the brain. We propose and demonstrate that the adjustable timing of neural activities can produce profound effect on learning and task implementation. On one hand, learning of more complex patterns becomes possible because of the enhanced capability of classification. On the other hand, implementation of a complex task is aided through active maintenance and control of multiple rules and items. This sheds light on the development of new intelligent system, as well as the cause of impaired learning and task performance in patients.

Source Publication

Journal of Computational Neuroscience

Volume Number

33

First Page

169

Last Page

177

Recommended Citation

CHIK, T. (2012). Does dynamical synchronization among neurons facilitate learning and enhance task performance?. Journal of Computational Neuroscience, 33, 169-177. http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s10827-011-0380-6