Chapter 3 - 'Approaches Over Time To Understanding The Role Of The Brain'

Question 1

Briefly summarise the ‘mind versus body’ debate.

Answer 1

The dispute over wether our mind and body are distinct separate entities or are the same thing.

Question 2

How did Descartes explain the mind and body being interconnected?

Answer 2

Pineal gland.

Question 3

Define the concept of ‘phrenology’.

AKA?

Answer 3

The detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.

AKA ‘localisation of brain function’

Question 4

BONUS QUESTION

Who are most credited to the idea of Phrenology?

Answer 4

Gall and Spurzheim

Question 5

Define a ‘faculty’.

Answer 5

Various mental abilities, personality characteristics and behaviours.

Question 6

State the method used for Phrenology studies.

Explain how it operated?

Answer 6

Cranioscopy

A device was placed around the cranium in order to measure bumps and depressions, determining the predominant faculties.

Question 7

Quickly summarise the ‘brain versus heart’ debate.

Answer 7

The dispute over which organ is the source of our feelings and behaviour.