IB Psych 92916 Turn in SAQ Practice 1

IB Psych 9/29/16 Turn in: Ø SAQ Practice #1 Take out : Ø Planner Ø Writing Implement Ø Your Notes from your Reading… Ø Textbook Ø Word Processing Tool Today’s Learning Objectives: Ø I can OUTLINE principles that define the Biological Level of Analysis Today’s Agenda: Ø Localization HW: Ø SAQ Practice #2 (By Friday 7: 25 am)

Localization of Function The thought that functions are controlled by certain areas of the brain…

Definition • The assumption that specific functions are associated with specific areas of the brain

Research • Research is based on: ▫ Animal experimentation ▫ Lesioning ▫ Post-mortem studies ▫ Case studies ▫ Computer imaging

Phineas Gage • RR worker injured by an explosion • Frontal lobe damage ▫ In particular, the ventromedial region on the left side at the underbelly of the frontal lobe • Was able to recover and function normally but his personality drastically changed https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ZKa. D Wu 2 z. FG 0

Paul Broca • 1861: Discovered an area of the left frontal lobe involved with speech production, specifically “syntax” • It has been known as “Broca’s Area” ever since

Broca’s Area

Carl Wernicke • 1874: Discovered an area in the left hemisphere crucial for language comprehension ▫ Left posterior superior temporal gyrus • Would become known as Wernicke’s Area

Wernicke’s Area

So, what’s the difference? ? ? ▫ To mean: "The dog needs to go out so I will take him for a walk. ” Broca’s aphasic patient Wernicke’s aphasic patient might say: “You know that smoodle “Walk dog. ” pinkered and that I want to get him round and take care of him like you want before. ”

Can we see it in action? ? ? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a technique for temporarily disrupting the function of specific cortical regions. The technique is noninvasive and is not known to have residual effects. http: //www. wwnorton. com/college/psych/ psychsci 2/content/activities/ch 04 a. asp#m ovie

Other Study: Gazzaniga • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=82 tl. Vcq 6 E 7 A • As you watch, take note of the following: ▫ ▫ ▫ Method AIM/Hypothesis Procedure Results Implications (how does this relate to localization of brain function)

Using your Learning Outcomes Chart • What studies have you read about and/or discussed in class? • To which Learning Outcomes might those studies apply? • Consider this as you are moving forward with your SAQ practice pieces… • Check out the website…start charting…