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Which type of bleeding inside the brain is typically associated with a stroke rather than a traumatic injury?
Which type of bleeding inside the brain is typically associated with a stroke rather than a traumatic injury?
- Intraventricular
- Intracerebral (correct)
- Subdural
- Subarachnoid
What is the primary treatment goal for brain bleeds and blood clots according to the material?
What is the primary treatment goal for brain bleeds and blood clots according to the material?
- Increase blood flow to the brain
- Induce a controlled coma to reduce brain activity
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
- Alleviate high pressure in the brain (correct)
Hydrocephalus is characterized by an abnormal buildup of which fluid?
Hydrocephalus is characterized by an abnormal buildup of which fluid?
- Blood
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) (correct)
- Lymphatic Fluid
- Synovial Fluid
What surgical intervention is described for hydrocephalus to relieve pressure?
What surgical intervention is described for hydrocephalus to relieve pressure?
After interventions for conditions like hydrocephalus, what does the material emphasize as crucial for patient care?
After interventions for conditions like hydrocephalus, what does the material emphasize as crucial for patient care?
What is the primary distinction between a complete and incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI)?
What is the primary distinction between a complete and incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI)?
Which of the following is an example of a non-traumatic cause of spinal cord injury (SCI)?
Which of the following is an example of a non-traumatic cause of spinal cord injury (SCI)?
A patient presents with paralysis in both legs and part of the torso following a spinal cord injury. Which term BEST describes this condition?
A patient presents with paralysis in both legs and part of the torso following a spinal cord injury. Which term BEST describes this condition?
Which of the following conditions is classified as an 'ex-vacuo' cause of spinal cord injury?
Which of the following conditions is classified as an 'ex-vacuo' cause of spinal cord injury?
A patient has suffered a spinal cord injury that allows some motor and sensory function below the lesion site, but with impaired coordination and sensation. Assuming a single, complete transection is present, which specific anatomical tract within the spinal cord is LEAST likely to be affected, given the patient's presentation?
A patient has suffered a spinal cord injury that allows some motor and sensory function below the lesion site, but with impaired coordination and sensation. Assuming a single, complete transection is present, which specific anatomical tract within the spinal cord is LEAST likely to be affected, given the patient's presentation?
What was the primary intended outcome of prefrontal lobotomies as practiced in the mid-20th century?
What was the primary intended outcome of prefrontal lobotomies as practiced in the mid-20th century?
What ethical concern is raised regarding Moniz's research with the bull?
What ethical concern is raised regarding Moniz's research with the bull?
What device, developed in Italy and popularized by Walter Freeman in the United States, was used in transorbital lobotomies?
What device, developed in Italy and popularized by Walter Freeman in the United States, was used in transorbital lobotomies?
What is a leucotome?
What is a leucotome?
Why was Moniz's work and Freeman's adaptation of the lobotomy ultimately viewed as unethical?
Why was Moniz's work and Freeman's adaptation of the lobotomy ultimately viewed as unethical?
What is the significance of Morgan's Canon in the critique of Moniz's bull experiment?
What is the significance of Morgan's Canon in the critique of Moniz's bull experiment?
Suppose a researcher replicates Moniz's bull experiment, but this time, they also record the bull's heart rate and hormone levels during stimulation. If they find a strong correlation between increased cortisol levels and the bull's change in direction, how would this impact the interpretation of Moniz's original findings?
Suppose a researcher replicates Moniz's bull experiment, but this time, they also record the bull's heart rate and hormone levels during stimulation. If they find a strong correlation between increased cortisol levels and the bull's change in direction, how would this impact the interpretation of Moniz's original findings?
Imagine a neuroethicist in 2024 reviewing Moniz and Freeman's work. Which argument would be the most scathing and reflective of modern ethical standards in neuroscience?
Imagine a neuroethicist in 2024 reviewing Moniz and Freeman's work. Which argument would be the most scathing and reflective of modern ethical standards in neuroscience?
What is a primary reason for studying nonhuman brains in biological psychology?
What is a primary reason for studying nonhuman brains in biological psychology?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of translational research?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of translational research?
What is a major limitation of case studies in neuropsychology?
What is a major limitation of case studies in neuropsychology?
In experimental design, what does the 'Coolidge effect' exemplify?
In experimental design, what does the 'Coolidge effect' exemplify?
Which division of biopsychology is LEAST likely to involve direct manipulation of the brain?
Which division of biopsychology is LEAST likely to involve direct manipulation of the brain?
What did Libet's experiments on the volitional brain suggest about conscious decisions?
What did Libet's experiments on the volitional brain suggest about conscious decisions?
What differentiates a quasi-experimental study from a true experiment?
What differentiates a quasi-experimental study from a true experiment?
What is the main focus of psychophysiology as a division of biopsychology?
What is the main focus of psychophysiology as a division of biopsychology?
What is the primary function of mirror neurons?
What is the primary function of mirror neurons?
Why is 'reduction' important in the context of animal research ethics?
Why is 'reduction' important in the context of animal research ethics?
A researcher discovers a new brain area that activates when a person feels empathy. Which division of biopsychology is MOST likely to investigate this further?
A researcher discovers a new brain area that activates when a person feels empathy. Which division of biopsychology is MOST likely to investigate this further?
Which of the following exemplifies pure research in biopsychology?
Which of the following exemplifies pure research in biopsychology?
Which discipline is considered an integration of neuroscientific studies with psychological approaches?
Which discipline is considered an integration of neuroscientific studies with psychological approaches?
A scientist discovers that lesions to a specific area of the human cerebral cortex consistently result in an inability to recognize faces. Which term BEST describes this phenomenon?
A scientist discovers that lesions to a specific area of the human cerebral cortex consistently result in an inability to recognize faces. Which term BEST describes this phenomenon?
What is the primary focus of biopsychology as a field of study?
What is the primary focus of biopsychology as a field of study?
A biopsychologist aims to study the effects of chronic stress on cognitive function in humans, but ethical constraints preclude direct manipulation of stress levels. Which research method would be MOST appropriate?
A biopsychologist aims to study the effects of chronic stress on cognitive function in humans, but ethical constraints preclude direct manipulation of stress levels. Which research method would be MOST appropriate?
What is a key characteristic of the biopsychological approach to understanding human behavior?
What is a key characteristic of the biopsychological approach to understanding human behavior?
A neuroscientist develops a computer model simulating neural networks involved in decision-making, aiming to replace animal experimentation. Which ethical principle does this BEST represent?
A neuroscientist develops a computer model simulating neural networks involved in decision-making, aiming to replace animal experimentation. Which ethical principle does this BEST represent?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a subdiscipline of neuroscience?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a subdiscipline of neuroscience?
What initial idea did phrenology spark, despite being considered a pseudoscience?
What initial idea did phrenology spark, despite being considered a pseudoscience?
The case of Phineas Gage provided early evidence for the:
The case of Phineas Gage provided early evidence for the:
Damage to Broca's area typically results in:
Damage to Broca's area typically results in:
What function is primarily affected by damage to Wernicke's area?
What function is primarily affected by damage to Wernicke's area?
What is the primary method of indirect treatment for CSF obstruction?
What is the primary method of indirect treatment for CSF obstruction?
What was the significance of Penfield's brain mapping experiments?
What was the significance of Penfield's brain mapping experiments?
What is a key risk associated with the use of shunts for long-term management of excess fluid?
What is a key risk associated with the use of shunts for long-term management of excess fluid?
What is a major criticism or concern associated with the use of ice pick lobotomies?
What is a major criticism or concern associated with the use of ice pick lobotomies?
Hebb's Organization of Behavior (1949) significantly influenced biopsychology by:
Hebb's Organization of Behavior (1949) significantly influenced biopsychology by:
Which of the following is a characteristic of an 'incomplete' spinal cord injury?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an 'incomplete' spinal cord injury?
Immobilizing the spine post-injury aims primarily:
Immobilizing the spine post-injury aims primarily:
Split-brain experiments, conducted by Roger Sperry, revealed what key insight about the cerebral hemispheres?
Split-brain experiments, conducted by Roger Sperry, revealed what key insight about the cerebral hemispheres?
What is the primary goal of treatment for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)?
What is the primary goal of treatment for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)?
What critical function was lost in patient Henry Molaison (H.M.) after the surgical removal of his hippocampus?
What critical function was lost in patient Henry Molaison (H.M.) after the surgical removal of his hippocampus?
Jose Delgado's 'stimoceiver' aimed to:
Jose Delgado's 'stimoceiver' aimed to:
During resting membrane potential, what is the approximate voltage difference between the inside and outside of a neuron?
During resting membrane potential, what is the approximate voltage difference between the inside and outside of a neuron?
Insanely Difficult: Considering the historical progression of understanding brain function, which of the following represents the MOST significant shift in methodological approach?
Insanely Difficult: Considering the historical progression of understanding brain function, which of the following represents the MOST significant shift in methodological approach?
What maintains the unequal distribution of ions across the neuronal membrane during resting membrane potential?
What maintains the unequal distribution of ions across the neuronal membrane during resting membrane potential?
How do excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) affect the resting membrane potential?
How do excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) affect the resting membrane potential?
What is a key characteristic of postsynaptic potentials (PSPs)?
What is a key characteristic of postsynaptic potentials (PSPs)?
Where is the action potential typically generated in a neuron?
Where is the action potential typically generated in a neuron?
What is the significance of the refractory period in the context of action potentials?
What is the significance of the refractory period in the context of action potentials?
How does spatial summation contribute to neural integration?
How does spatial summation contribute to neural integration?
During the absolute refractory period, what stimulus intensity is required to trigger a second action potential?
During the absolute refractory period, what stimulus intensity is required to trigger a second action potential?
Triplegia, categorized by affected body region, aligns best with which anatomical division?
Triplegia, categorized by affected body region, aligns best with which anatomical division?
A researcher discovers a novel ion channel that selectively blocks $K^+$ efflux during the repolarization phase of an action potential, but surprisingly, the neuron's resting membrane potential becomes more negative. Considering established neurophysiological principles, which compensatory mechanism most likely explains this hyperpolarization, assuming all other ion channels function normally?
A researcher discovers a novel ion channel that selectively blocks $K^+$ efflux during the repolarization phase of an action potential, but surprisingly, the neuron's resting membrane potential becomes more negative. Considering established neurophysiological principles, which compensatory mechanism most likely explains this hyperpolarization, assuming all other ion channels function normally?
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Prefrontal Lobotomy
Prefrontal Lobotomy
A surgical procedure that severs connections between the prefrontal lobes and the rest of the brain, used to treat mental illness.
Leucotome
Leucotome
A device used in lobotomies to cut connections in the brain.
Moniz
Moniz
Won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for introducing the prefrontal lobotomy.
Transorbital Lobotomy
Transorbital Lobotomy
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Walter Freeman
Walter Freeman
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Morgan's Canon
Morgan's Canon
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Prefrontal Lobes Role
Prefrontal Lobes Role
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Lobotomy aim
Lobotomy aim
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Biopsychology
Biopsychology
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Neuroscience
Neuroscience
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Thinking Creatively
Thinking Creatively
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Neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy
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Neurochemistry
Neurochemistry
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Neuroendocrinology
Neuroendocrinology
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Neuropathology
Neuropathology
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Neuropharmacology
Neuropharmacology
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Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology
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Localization of Function
Localization of Function
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Broca's Area
Broca's Area
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Wernicke's Area
Wernicke's Area
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Split-Brain Experiments
Split-Brain Experiments
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Hippocampus
Hippocampus
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Stimoceiver
Stimoceiver
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
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Non-Traumatic SCI
Non-Traumatic SCI
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
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Complete SCI
Complete SCI
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Hemorrhage Treatment Priority
Hemorrhage Treatment Priority
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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
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Incomplete SCI
Incomplete SCI
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Paraplegia
Paraplegia
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Hydrocephalus Treatment
Hydrocephalus Treatment
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Brain Activity Control
Brain Activity Control
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Evolutionary Continuity
Evolutionary Continuity
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Comparative Approach
Comparative Approach
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Reduction (animal research)
Reduction (animal research)
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Refinement (animal research)
Refinement (animal research)
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Replacement (animal research)
Replacement (animal research)
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Between-Subjects Design
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Within-Subjects Design
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Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
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Confounded Variable
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Quasiexperimental Studies
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Pure Research
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Applied Research
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Translational Research
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Membrane Potential
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Resting Membrane Potential (RMP)
Resting Membrane Potential (RMP)
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Ion Channels
Ion Channels
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Diffusion Pressure
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Electrostatic Pressure
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Sodium-Potassium Pump
Sodium-Potassium Pump
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Postsynaptic Potentials (PSPs)
Postsynaptic Potentials (PSPs)
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Neurotransmitters
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Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials (EPSPs)
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Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials (IPSPs)
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Graded Potentials
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Action Potential (AP)
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Axon Hillock
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Spatial Summation
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Voltage-Gated Ion Channels
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Study Notes
Biopsychology as a Neuroscience
- Biopsychology is the scientific study of the biology of behavior, exploring the neurobiological bases of both behavior and mental processes.
- It bridges the gap between neuroscience disciplines and psychology to understand human behaviors.
- This field is also known as psychobiology, behavioral biology, behavioral neuroscience, and biological psychology.
- Neuroscience encompasses the study of the nervous system, with biopsychology as a key discipline within it.
- Biopsychology integrates various neuroscientific disciplines with psychological approaches.
- Four major themes guide research, including thinking creatively for new insights and exploring clinical implications.
- Studying dysfunctional brains helps us understand normal brain function, with discoveries leading to treatments for brain dysfunction.
- An evolutionary perspective and comparative approach enhance our understanding of brain function.
- Neuroplasticity plays a significant role, having both positive and negative effects on the brain.
- Emerging themes include the influence of epigenetics (nature and nurture) and the study of consciousness.
Related Fields in Neuroscience
- Neuroanatomy: examines the structure of the nervous system.
- Neurochemistry: focuses on the chemical bases of neural activity.
- Neuroendocrinology: studies the interaction between the nervous and endocrine systems.
- Neuropathology: investigates nervous system dysfunction.
- Neuropharmacology: studies the effects of drugs on neural activity.
- Neurophysiology: examines the functions and activities of the nervous system.
Landmarks in History
- Phrenology (1700s): the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of personality and various cognitive faculties.
- Phrenology is considered a pseudoscience but sparked the idea of localized brain functions.
- The Case of Phineas Gage (1840s): an accident destroyed Gage's frontal lobe, leading to altered social and moral faculties and revealing the frontal lobe's role in these functions.
- Broca's Area (1861): Paul Broca identified a region involved in speech production through a patient only able to say "Tan".
- Wernicke's Area (1876): Carl Wernicke found that damage to a specific brain area caused language comprehension problems; he defined functional areas for language processing.
- Penfield's Mapping of the Brain (1937): Wilder Penfield probed the cortex of conscious patients undergoing epilepsy surgery to map motor and sensory functions.
- Ice Pick Lobotomy (1946): Walter Freeman invented this procedure without surgical training, later advocated as a cure for a range of problems.
- 40,000-50,000 patients underwent, some showing minimal to marked improvements while others died or worsened.
- Donald Hebb's Organization of Behavior (1949): the book presented the first comprehensive theory of how brain activity could produce complex psychological phenomena.
- This work discredited the view psychological functioning couldn't be rooted in the physiology and chemistry of the brain .
- Hebb studied both humans and non-humans, marking both as a hallmark approach of biopsych inquiry.
- Split-Brain Experiments (1952): Roger Sperry showed each hemisphere can hold different thoughts and intentions in epilepsy patients with surgically separated brain hemispheres.
- The Case of Henry Molaison (1953): After the removal of a large area of hippocampus to address his intractable siezures, the patient is unable to store new memories and remained this way for the rest of his life.
- Early Brain Implant (1963): Jose Delgado demonstrated a "stimoceiver" device that could alter electrical impulses in the brain via radio waves.
- The Brain's Navigation System (1971): John O'Keefe posited that the hippocampus housed the brain's internal map of space
- Certain neurons in the hippocampus only fire when you're in a particular enclosure.
- The Volitional Brain (1983): Benjamin Libet showed conscious decisions may only be a recognition of what the unconscious brain is already doing — there is no free will
- Mirror Neurons (1991): Mirror neurons are a set of neurons found to generate neural activity in the monkey's brain when performing and when observing another similar action made by a different individual
Biopsychological Research Types
- Biopsychological research involves both human and nonhuman subjects.
- Human studies are cheaper, while animal laboratories are more expensive.
- Humans can easily volunteer as participants, but ethical considerations favor nonhuman subjects.
- Nonhuman animals are beneficial due to evolutionary continuity, with quantitative differences over qualitative ones in brain structure.
- Nonhuman studies allow for simpler brain-behavior interaction and fewer ethical constraints.
- Ethics panels are required for research using both human and nonhuman subjects.
- Efforts to minimize harm include reducing animal numbers, refining research methods, and replacing animals with alternative techniques like computer models.
- Experiments are the most reliable way for researches to study causation.
- Experiments compare between design subjects as opposed to within-subject designs.
- An independent variable is measured to determine changes in the dependent variable.
- Confounded variables affect the results and need to be accounted for.
Pure and Applied Research
- Pure research is driven by curiosity and aims to expand knowledge.
- It often leads to topics of translational research.
- However, it is vulnerable to political opinion when the outcome is difficult to measure.
- Opposite to this is applied research, which is driven by outcomes and benefits to humankind.
- Many researchers believe both pure and applied research benefit the other, as applied discoveries can help further improve our understanding.
- The goal of translational research is to translate pure research findings into useful applications for mankind.
Divisions of Biopsychology
- Physiological psychology explores the neural mechanisms of behavior through direct manipulation of the brain in controlled experiments.
- Psychopharmacology studies neural mechanisms of behavior through manipulation with drugs.
- Neuropsychology looks at the psychologic effect of brain dysfunction in human patients.
- Cognitive neuroscience studies the neural basis of cognition, often using brain imaging techniques.
- Comparative psychology focuses on the evolution, genetics, and adaptiveness of behavior.
The Work of a Biopsychologist
- Biopsychologists rarely rely on a single experiment; problems are best addressed with converging operations.
- Each approach has limitations, so progress relies on combining strengths of different methods.
- A case study may detail the psychological effects of damage to certain areas of the brain.
- Neuropsychology deals directly with humans but precludes experiments, while physiological psychology uses experimental research on nonhuman animals.
- The empirical method studies the unobservable via measurable events by logically inferring their nature.
Evaluating Biopsychological Claims
-Critical thinking allows for evaluation for the validity of a scientific journal -Morgan's Canon prioritizes the simplest interpretation for Behavioral observations for the cases where there are several possibilities to give precedence
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