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What is the main topic discussed in the study material?
Localisation
of function in the
brain
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What does localisation of function refer to in the context of the brain?
It refers to the idea that
specific
areas
of the brain are responsible for specific functions.
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What are the key components of the localisation of function in the brain?
Localisation versus holistic theory
Evidence from
neurosurgery
Evidence from
brain scans
The
motor
,
somatosensory
,
visual
, and
auditory
centres
Language localisation
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What are the main centres of the brain mentioned in the study material?
The
motor
,
somatosensory
,
visual
, and auditory centres
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What is a counterpoint to the localisation theory mentioned in the study material?
A challenge to localisation theory comes from evidence questioning
language localisation
.
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What type of evidence is used to support localisation of function?
Evidence from
neurosurgery
and
brain scans
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How does case study evidence contribute to understanding localisation of function?
It provides unique cases of
neurological
damage to infer
brain function
.
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What is a potential limitation of case study evidence in supporting localisation of function?
Unique cases are often difficult to generalize to the broader
population
.
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What is the curious case of Phineas Gage mentioned in the study material?
It is a
case study
that illustrates the effects of
brain injury
on personality and behaviour.
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What is meant by the term "localisation of function" in a practical example?
It refers to specific
brain areas
controlling functions like
movement
or
speech
.
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Where is the motor area located in the brain?
In the
frontal lobe
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Where is the visual area located in the brain?
In the
occipital lobe
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Where is the auditory area located in the brain?
In the
temporal lobe
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How do Broca's and Wernicke's areas contribute to language localisation?
Broca's area is involved in
speech production
, while Wernicke's area is involved in
language comprehension
.
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What has research shown about localisation of function in the brain?
Research has provided evidence supporting the idea that specific
brain areas
are linked to
specific functions
.
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What are the exam questions related to localisation of function in the brain?
Explain what is meant by localisation of function. [3 marks]
State the location in the brain of:
The
motor area
[1 mark]
The
visual area
[1 mark]
The
auditory area
[1 mark]
Explain how
Broca's
and
Wernicke's
areas contribute to language localisation. [4 marks]
Discuss what research has shown about localisation of function in the brain. [16 marks]
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What is the significance of evaluating evidence supporting localisation of function?
It helps assess the
validity
and
reliability
of the localisation theory.
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How might the validity of evidence supporting localisation theory be affected?
Unique cases may not represent the
general population
, affecting the conclusions drawn.
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