Penfields Study Flashcards
1
Q
What was the aim of penfields study
A
To investigate the conscious mind
2
Q
What’s the method of penfields study
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- the participants were under conscious brain surgery
- the brain was given gentle electrical stimulation probe and asked participants what they felt
3
Q
What where the results of penfields study
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- Motor area stimulated=movement
- sensory area stimulated=feeling touched
4
Q
What was his conclusion
A
Many parts of the brain are localised
5
Q
Evaluate penfields study
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Pos- most of his findings was proved later on
Neg-some of his findings where proven false later on
Neg-all participants had epilepsy…not generalisable
