Chapter 11: Cerebral Asymtry Flashcards
1
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largest anatomical asymetry
A
- temporopatietal language areas
- even present before birth
2
Q
double dissociation
A
- two cortical areas that are dissociated by two behavioral tests
3
Q
perceptual specialities of RH
A
- deja vu
- fear
- dream states
4
Q
WASA test (normal patient)
A
- contralateral arm falls
- speech stops
5
Q
tachistoscope
A
- testing visual lateralization
6
Q
Braille reading
A
- better with left hand
- RH
7
Q
fTCD
A
- functional transcranial Doppler ultrasonography
- measures arterial blood flow
8
Q
voluntary movement
A
- LH
9
Q
three interaction models
A
- hemispheres work on different aspects simulataneously
- inhibit each other’s activity
- prefer certain information
10
Q
preferred cognitive mode
A
- individual differences
- verbal vs. spatial
