PSY 251 Chapter 5: PSY251 Ch. 5
19 Jul 2016
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Psy251 chapter 5: methods and strategies of research. 107-110** the best conclusions result from being able to compare results of studies that ap- proach the problem with different methods study of the physiology of behavior involves scientists in neuroanatomy, physiolo- gy, biochemistry, endocrinology, psychology, and histology. Experimental ablation experimental ablation removing or destroying of a portion of the brain and evaluating subsequent behavior oldest method used in neuroscience remaining commonly used today (on lab ani- mals) most cases involve destruction of brain tissue, not removal. Stereotaxic surgery stereotaxic surgery uses a stereotaxic apparatus to position an electrode/can- nula in a specified position of the brain. The stereotaxic apparatus stereotaxic apparatus includes a head holder, a holder for the elec- trode, and a calibrated mechanism that moves the electrode holder in measured distances along the three axis (anterior-posterior, dorsal-ventral, and lateral-me- dial) Staining cell-body stain is one of the simplest stains used for verification of the location of a brain lesion.
