PSYO 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: List Of Thalamic Nuclei, Lateral Geniculate Nucleus, Sensory Cortex
17 Dec 2018
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7. 2 in the context of sensory system organization, explain what is meant by each of the following terms: hierarchical organization; function segregation; parallel processing. Summarize the current model of sensory system organization. In contrast, destruction of an area of association or secondary sensory cortex typically produces complex and specific sensory deficits, while leaving fundamental sensory abilities intact. Case of the man who mistook his wife for a hat. Dr. p was a highly respected musician and teacher a charming and intelligent man. He had been referred to the eminent neurologist oliver sacks for help with a vision problem. At least, as dr. p explained to the neurologist, other people seemed to think that he had a vision problem, and he did admit that he sometimes made odd errors. Dr. sacks tested dr. p"s vision and found his visual acuity to be excellent dr. p. could easily spot a pin on the floor.
