Asked by

Alexa Struemph
on Dec 18, 2024

verifed

Verified

Karl Lashley is remembered for his discovery:

A) of operant conditioning.
B) of the localized nature of memory.
C) that memory loss is a function of the size of a lesion on the brain, not the location.
D) that the temporal lobes are the location of memory.

Karl Lashley

An American psychologist and behaviorist well-known for his contributions to the study of learning and memory, and for searching for the engram, the physical embodiment of memory.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Localized Nature

The characteristic of being confined to a specific or limited area, often used in the context of diseases or brain functions.

  • Understand the significance of animal studies in elucidating aspects of memory.
verifed

Verified Answer

JD
Jayneba DieyeDec 24, 2024
Final Answer:
Get Full Answer