Which Early Approach to Brain Localization Was Used by Physicians

question 228

Multiple Choice

Which early approach to brain localization was used by physicians like Paul Broca, and was more scientific than phrenology?

• A) using electricity to stimulate different brain regions
• B) surgically removing brain regions
• C) studying the behavior of patients who had experienced brain injuries
• D) studying the shape and size of the human skull

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Definitions:

Coding and Quantifying

The process of categorizing qualitative data into quantitative form, allowing for numerical analysis and statistical assessment.

Metalingual Function

One of Jakobson’s semiotic functions. Establishes the agreed-upon meaning for words—for example, by establishing that Rose refers to the name of a girl, not a flower.

Agreed Meaning

Shared understanding among individuals or groups about the interpretation of a term or concept.

Ratio Analysis

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