PSY270H1 Lecture Notes - Ct Scan, Diffusion Mri, Lobotomy
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Properties of behavior can tell us about the difficulty/complexity of a problem inferences about how processing may operate reaction time: the amount of time it takes to process an input and generate a response/output. Cognitive models: attempt to describe the steps associated with certain features of cognition (ie: memory) should be clearly specified & realistic. + falsifiable (test whether it"s working or not) + linked to our knowledge of the brain. Moniz"s work led to freeman"s widespread use of frontal lobotomy to cure psychotic patients. Discovery of kluver-bucy syndrome with damage to bilateral temporal lobe resection (including amygdala) + problems: hyper-sexual; try to copulate with other species. Neurophysiological studies allow the studying of the brain in a way that is not allowed in humans. + can map how areas respond to stimulus input or examine how ablation of a specific brain region impairs performance. + eeg, pet, fmri computerized axial tomography (ct)
