temporal

(adjective)

Of or relating to time.

Related Terms

Examples of temporal in the following topics:

  • Temporal Motivation Theory

    • Temporal motivation theory emphasizes the impact of time and deadlines on our motivation to complete tasks.
    • Temporal motivation theory (TMT) is an integrative motivational theory developed by Piers Steel and Cornelius J.
    • Temporal motivation theory argues that motivation is heavily influenced by time.
    • Explain the relationship among expectation, value, impulsiveness, and delay according to temporal motivation theory

  • Cerebral Hemispheres and Lobes of the Brain

    • The brain is separated into four lobes: the frontal, temporal, occipital, and parietal lobes.
    • The temporal lobe is associated with the retention of short- and long-term memories.
    • The temporal lobe contains the hippocampus, which is the memory center of the brain.
    • The left temporal lobe holds the primary auditory cortex, which is important for processing the semantics of speech.
    • One specific portion of the temporal lobe, Wernicke's area, plays a key role in speech comprehension.

  • Human Language and the Brain

    • The primary auditory cortex, located in the temporal lobe and connected to the auditory system, is organized so that it responds to neighboring frequencies in the other cells of the cortex.
    • The areas of the brain necessary for processing language: Broca's area, Wernicke's area, the primary motor cortex, the posterior middle temporal gyrus, and the middle and posterior superior temporal gyrus.

  • The Limbic System

    • The limbic system is a complex set of structures found on the central underside of the cerebrum, comprising inner sections of the temporal lobes and the bottom of the frontal lobe.
    • The amygdala is a small almond-shaped structure; there is one located in each of the left and right temporal lobes.
    • The hippocampus is found deep in the temporal lobe, and is shaped like a seahorse.
    • rule-based habit learning (e.g., initiating, stopping, monitoring, temporal sequencing, and maintaining the appropriate movement);
    • This image shows the horned hippocampus deep within the temporal lobe.

  • Amnesia

    • Amnesia, the inability to recall certain memories, often results from damage to any of a number of regions in the temporal lobe and hippocampus.
    • Amnesia typically occurs when there is damage to a variety of regions of the temporal lobe or the hippocampus, causing the inability to recall memories before, or after, an (often traumatic) event.
    • Brain regions related to this condition include the medial temporal lobe, medial diencephalon, and hippocampus.

  • Neural Correlates of Memory Storage

    • Recent functional-magnetic-resonance-imaging (fMRI) studies detected working memory signals in the medial temporal lobe and the prefrontal cortex.
    • The temporal and occipital lobes are associated with sensation and are thus involved in sensory memory.
    • The processes of consolidating and storing long-term memories have been particularly associated with the prefrontal cortex, cerebrum, frontal lobe, and medial temporal lobe.
    • The temporal lobe is important for sensory memory, while the frontal lobe is associated with both short- and long-term memory.

  • Introduction to Human Language

    • This means that through the power of language, we can refer to things that aren’t present spatially or temporally.
    • However, there is no temporal nuance beyond this.

  • Cerebral Cortex

    • The cortex is divided into four different lobes (the parietal, occipital, temporal, and frontal lobes), each with a different specific function.
    • Counterclockwise from bottom: It contains the parietal lobe (green), the occipital lobe (red), the temporal lobe (yellow), and the frontal lobe (blue).

  • Neural Networks

    • Given that individual neurons can generate complex temporal patterns of activity independently, the range of capabilities possible for even small groups of neurons are beyond current understanding.
    • When intrinsically active neurons are connected to each other in complex circuits, the possibilities for generating intricate temporal patterns become far more extensive.

  • Neurocognitive Disorders

    • This loss results in gross atrophy of the affected regions, including degeneration in the temporal lobe and parietal lobe, and parts of the frontal cortex and cingulate gyrus.
    • This PET scan shows the image of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease, indicating a loss of function in the temporal lobe.