PSYCH 2NF3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Frontal Lobe, Phineas Gage, Temporal Lobe
2 Feb 2016
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The brain is symmetrical (l & r hemispheres) --> the neocortex is divided into four lobes: The brain & spinal cord together make up the cns (read more on this below) Neuropsychology definition: the scientific study of the relations between brain function and overt behaviours. Neurophysiologists: investigate the brain-behaviour relationship and can identify impairments in behaviour that result from brain trauma and from diseases that affect the brain. Tbi - traumatic brain injury (concussion or wound) Contributes to 30% of deaths caused by injury or accidents. Can largely affect one"s executive functioning or everyday problem solving skills. Brain theory: the brain is the source of behaviour. Neuron theory: the unit of brain structure and function is the neuron or nerve cell. Neuropsychology definition: the scientific study of the relations between brain function and overt. Neuropsychology draws on many disciplines: biology, psychology, physiology, philosophy etc. Folds of the brain"s outer layer (cerebral cortex):
