Chapter Objectives

After studying the material in this chapter, you should:

Know the techniques used to image the brain and view neurons.

Know some of the methods used to measure the functioning of the brain and individual neurons.

Understand the distinction between single and double dissociation.

Understand the implications of split-brain surgeries on our knowledge of the brain.

Know why neurosurgeons use the sodium amobarbital test.

Understand how studies of "normals" have contributed to the understanding of lateralization of function.

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