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Byrne, John H. – News in Physiological Sciences, 1986
Projects that soon a complete mechanistic understanding of simple forms of learning will be available. Describes some of the recent advances in neuroscience and psychology in understanding the changes in neural circuits that occur during certain behavioral situations. Suggests that learning involves the activation of second messenger systems. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Conditioning, Encoding (Psychology), Learning Theories