4 Questions
According to phrenology, different cognitive abilities and functions are localized to specific parts of the brain. Which two areas of the brain are mentioned in the text as examples of this localization?
Motor cortex and visual cortex
What did phrenology introduce as a new idea about the brain?
The brain has internal structure
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where specific functions are controlled by one hemisphere of the brain?
Lateralization
What evidence do we have that language is controlled by the left hemisphere for most people?
Localization of language functions
Test your knowledge on early ideas about brain function and the concept of localization. Explore the fascinating world of phrenology and how it introduced the idea that different cognitive abilities and functions are localized to specific parts of the brain. Discover the significance of the motor cortex and visual cortex in understanding brain structure and function.
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