20 Questions
What was the technique pioneered by Wilder Penfield for treating epilepsy?
Patients were awake while their brains were electrocuted
What did patients report experiencing when the occipital cortex was electrocuted?
Seeing a star coming down to the nose
What is the goal of treating epilepsy using the technique pioneered by Wilder Penfield?
To remove the source of seizures in the brain
What is the focus of cognitive neuroscience?
Providing a brain-based account of cognitive and behavioral processes
Which technological advances have made cognitive neuroscience safer and less crude than Penfield’s method?
TMS, MRI, MEG, EEG
Studying the lesioned brain allows us to make inferences about the normal architecture of cognition and the human brain through the process of ______ engineering.
reverse
The case of Tan, who could understand language but not speak it, demonstrates how brain damage can selectively affect language ______.
comprehension
HM's memory deficits following hippocampal damage illustrate the role of the hippocampus in ______ processing.
memory
Phineas Gage's personality changes highlight the impact of brain damage on ______ functioning.
personality
The case of DF, who had deficits in object recognition due to brain damage, exemplifies the role of specific brain regions in visual ______.
perception
Pyramidal cells are a prominent type of neuron in the ______ cortex
cerebral
Glial cells are supporting cells in the nervous system, including ______
astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia
The human nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and ______
peripheral nerves
The frontal lobe is responsible for word production, problem solving, planning, and ______ control
behavioral
The temporal lobe is responsible for memory, emotion, and word ______
understanding
Pyramidal cells are a prominent type of neuron in the ______ cortex
cerebral
The human nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and ______
peripheral nerves
The frontal lobe is responsible for word production, problem solving, planning, and ______ control
behavioral
The case of Tan, who could understand language but not speak it, demonstrates how brain damage can selectively affect language ______
production
The temporal lobe is responsible for memory, emotion, and word ______
understanding
Learn about Wilder Penfield's innovative technique for treating epilepsy, which involved stimulating different areas of the brain while the patient was awake to understand and treat the source of seizures. Explore the fascinating experiences reported by patients based on the location of brain stimulation.
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