The Key Rationale for Lesion Studies Is That

question 39

Multiple Choice

The key rationale for lesion studies is that

• A) the change in behavior that follows a brain lesion can give important clues about a function of an ablated brain area.
• B) lesions are simple to create within the brain.
• C) brain lesions are specific for fibers of passage.
• D) brain lesions reliably produce marked and observable changes in behaviors.
• E) most lesions are temporary.

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Definitions:

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus registered by the sensory receptors (e.g., the pattern of light hitting the retina), as opposed to the actual object or event in the external world.

Information Processing

A cognitive approach that likens the mind to a computer, focusing on how people process, store, and retrieve information.

Compare

To examine two or more objects, ideas, or entities to identify similarities and differences between them.

Contrast Effects

The enhancement or reduction in perception and judgement of stimuli when compared to a recently encountered contrasting stimulus.