Describe How Observations of Human Patients or Animals with Lesions

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Essay

Describe how observations of human patients or animals with lesions of the nervous system have contributed to our understanding of normal motor control. Include relevant examples and relate them to general experimental principles.

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Definitions:

Self-hypnosis

A technique involving self-induced hypnotic state, often used for therapeutic purposes, stress relief, or personal development.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior in different circumstances.

Subpersonalities

Different elements of an individual's personality that may become dominant in different contexts or during various emotional states.

Single Identity

A concept referring to an individual's identification with a single aspect of their identity, often excluding or prioritizing it over other aspects.