PSYCH 1XX3 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Critical Role, Lateralization Of Brain Function, Language Processing In The Brain
4 Feb 2017
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Dorsal back of the axis: at head level, dorsal is top of brain. Rostral towards the front of brain. Caudal towards the bottom of the axis. Medial location in the brain more central/ towards midline of brain. Lateral regions at the side of brain vs. Special techniques exist for studying the structure and function of the brain. Most invasive research in neuroscience comes from work with animals, tissues, or more reduced preparations. Very likable, however after the iron rod went through his skull, his personality was completely different. Supports the view that the brain has specialized structures for complex behaviours. Lesion studies must be specific to target the function of a brain region. Advantage: a direct (cid:373)easure of a (cid:271)rai(cid:374) stru(cid:272)ture"s fu(cid:374)(cid:272)tio(cid:374) Disadvantage: hard to selectively target particular regions and draw conclusions. Targeted electrical stimulation can provide insight on brain function.
