Clinical Neuropsychology Flashcards
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What is the definition of neuropsychology?
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Neuropsychology is the field of study that endeavors to define the relationship between brain processes, human behavior and psychological functioning.
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What is phrenology and who was it founded by?
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Phrenology is the idea that different parts of the brain were associated with different functions, and that there was a globalization of function. It was the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities. Founded by Franz Gall.
