PSYB57H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Epiphenomenalism, Isomorphism, Aphasia
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Modules: different parts of the brain, each of which is responsible for particular cognitive operations. Phrenology: the study of the shape, size, and protrusions of the cranium in an attempt to discover the relationships between parts of the brain and various mental activities and abilities. Localization of function: the idea that there is a direct correspondence between specific cognitive functions and specific parts of the brain. Law of mass action: learning and memory depend on the total mass of brain tissue remaining rather than the properties of individual cells. Law of equipotentiality: even though some areas of the cortex may become specialized for certain tasks, any part of an area (within limits) do the job of any other part of the area. Interactionism: mind and brain are separate substances that interact with and influence each other (descartes) Epiphenomenalism: mind is a superfluous by-product of bodily functioning (huxley)
