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Monique Smith
on Dec 06, 2024
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Findings by Lashley in which a rat showed deficits in maze navigation proportional to the total amount of cortex removed from the brain best demonstrates ______.
A) cognitive functions are highly specific to and recruit particular brain regions
B) cognitive functions can be spread across and recruit multiple brain regions
C) cognitive functions are independent of the physical brain
D) cognitive functions cannot operate with any damage to the physical brain
Cognitive Functions
Mental processes that involve the acquisition of knowledge, manipulation of information, and reasoning, including perception, memory, and decision-making.
Lashley
Refers to Karl Spencer Lashley, an American psychologist and behaviorist well-known for his research on learning and brain function.
- Comprehend the core principles and historical ideas in neuroscience, covering topics like phrenology and the adaptability of the nervous system.
- Understand the concept of brain plasticity and its implications for learning and aging.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the core principles and historical ideas in neuroscience, covering topics like phrenology and the adaptability of the nervous system.
- Understand the concept of brain plasticity and its implications for learning and aging.