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Who is considered a balanced proponent between Holism and Localization in neuroscience?
Who is considered a balanced proponent between Holism and Localization in neuroscience?
- Roger Sperry
- Karl Lashley (correct)
- Donald Hebb
- David Hubel
Which scientist questioned extreme beliefs in reductionism and emphasized central and hierarchic control of the brain?
Which scientist questioned extreme beliefs in reductionism and emphasized central and hierarchic control of the brain?
- Karl Lashley (correct)
- Roger Sperry
- Donald Hebb
- David Hubel
Who is known for the foundational work on the holistic standpoint in brain functionality?
Who is known for the foundational work on the holistic standpoint in brain functionality?
- Roger Sperry
- Donald Hebb (correct)
- David Hubel
- Eric Kandel
Which pair of scientists contributed to neural localization in birdsong?
Which pair of scientists contributed to neural localization in birdsong?
Who is considered one of the most influential neuro scientists of the first part of the 20th century?
Who is considered one of the most influential neuro scientists of the first part of the 20th century?
Which scientist emphasized a proactive brain that accommodates external input?
Which scientist emphasized a proactive brain that accommodates external input?
Who made a bold first attempt in 1943 to demonstrate a model inspired by the functionality of neurons exhibiting behavior equivalent to classical Logical operations?
Who made a bold first attempt in 1943 to demonstrate a model inspired by the functionality of neurons exhibiting behavior equivalent to classical Logical operations?
Which researcher argued for the Holistic standpoint by comparing the brain to a hologram?
Which researcher argued for the Holistic standpoint by comparing the brain to a hologram?
What did the model developed by Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts in 1943 demonstrate in terms of neuron functionality?
What did the model developed by Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts in 1943 demonstrate in terms of neuron functionality?
Which contribution added evidence for the Localization standpoint by studying the neural localization of functionalities enabling the Song of Birds?
Which contribution added evidence for the Localization standpoint by studying the neural localization of functionalities enabling the Song of Birds?
What was one of the characteristics of the model developed by Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts?
What was one of the characteristics of the model developed by Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts?
Who made important contributions regarding the relationship between simple neuron functions and the functionality of an organism as a whole by studying very simple organisms comprehensively?
Who made important contributions regarding the relationship between simple neuron functions and the functionality of an organism as a whole by studying very simple organisms comprehensively?
What is the primary focus of Neuro Science?
What is the primary focus of Neuro Science?
What is an axon responsible for in a neuron?
What is an axon responsible for in a neuron?
What is the term used for the excitation of an output signal from a neuron?
What is the term used for the excitation of an output signal from a neuron?
How is the nervous system generally described in terms of information transmission?
How is the nervous system generally described in terms of information transmission?
What is the estimated number of neurons in the human brain?
What is the estimated number of neurons in the human brain?
Where does the axon from a presynaptic neuron meet the dendrites of a postsynaptic neuron?
Where does the axon from a presynaptic neuron meet the dendrites of a postsynaptic neuron?
