PSYB57H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Temporal Lobe, Amygdala, Edge Detection
Document Summary
Using variety of methods and many piece of evidence is crucial part for inference to best explanation ( is the methodological core of our field) Each part of brain has its own specialized function behaviour, thoughts, and feelings almost invariably depend co-ordinated action of many brain regions. Damage anywhere in brain will produce specific and sometimes highly disruptive symptoms. Capgras syndrome it"s a rare disorder on its own but can accompany alzhiemier"s syndrome and sometimes in elderly the disorder can result from various injuries to brain. People w/ this syndrome are able to recognize the people in their world (e. g. husband) but is convinced that these people are not who they appear to be (e. g. real husband has been kidnapped they believe this) Say there is slight diff b/w impostor and real person (subtle changes in personality or appearance) but others can"t notice this this add to their bewilderment.
