Corkin experiment -(AIM) To find out what caused HM's amnesia after his operation when he injured his brain
Corkin experiment (BACKGROUND) - Corkin had been investigating HM's brain for 50 years when he was alive and dead,however HM never recognised her.
Corkin experiment (WHAT SHE DID) - After his passing HM's brain was scanned through an MRI and an autopsy was performed.
Corkin experiment (RESULTS) - It came out that most of HM's brain was missing,Scoville took 7 cm not 8 cm of his brain, and most of his hippocampus was removed which caused amnesia.
Corkin experiment (EVALUATION) - strengths - high ecological validity, high consent, natural environment.
Corkin experiment (EVALUATION) - weaknesses - not much data post-surgery, HM's medication for epilepsy might have taken damage.
