Localisation of Function in the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What is Phrenology?
A
Personality traits of a person can be due to the shape of the skull.
2
Q
Who developed this theory?
A
Franz Joseph Gall
3
Q
When was this influential?
A
In 19th century psychiatry and modern neuroscience
4
Q
What did Paul Broca discover?
A
Speech production centre in the brain. Broca area.
5
Q
What was this the first demonstration of?
A
Localisation of mental function in the brain.
