5 Questions
Which practice was popular in the 1800's and assessed the brain by examining enlargements (or bumps) of the skull?
Phrenology
Which method is presently used to test cognitive functioning in people with and without brain damage?
Neuropsychology tests
What do Electroencephalographs (EEG) detect?
Rapid changes in overall electrical activity generated by the brain
What do Computed tomographs (CT Scans) reconstruct?
Structural abnormalities in the brain
What was the outcome of the practice of Phrenology?
It was proven to be false
Test your knowledge of brain mapping methods and their historical significance with this quiz. Learn about the debunked practice of phrenology and its association with personality traits. Explore present-day neuropsychology tests used to assess cognitive functioning in individuals with and without brain damage.
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