PSYC 213 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Necker Cube, Epiphenomenalism, Sensory System
25 Feb 2019
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Modulus: di erent parts of the brain, each of which is responsible for particular cognitive operation. Phrenology: the study of the share, size , and protrusions of the cranium in an attempt to discover the relationships parts of the brain and various mental activities and abilities. Localization of function (by franz): the idea that there is a direct correspondence between speci c cognitive functions and speci c parts of the brain. Law of mass action: learning and memory dependent on the total mass of brain tissue remaining rather than the properties of individual cells. Law of equipotentiality: although some areas of the cortex may become specialized for certain tasks, any part of an area can (within limits) do the job of any other part of that area. Interactionism: mind and brain are separate substances that interact with and in uence each other. Epiphenomenalism: mind is a super uous by-product of bodily functioning.
