Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
3. Biological Psychology
The Cortical Forebrain
Struggling with Psychology?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
Scientists have learned a great deal about the specialization of the left and right hemispheres of the brain by studying
A
CT scans.
B
Phineas Gage.
C
split-brain patients.
D
Alzheimer's patients

1
Understand the concept of brain lateralization, which refers to the specialization of the left and right hemispheres of the brain for different functions.
Learn about split-brain patients, who have undergone surgery to sever the corpus callosum, the structure that connects the two hemispheres, often to treat severe epilepsy.
Explore how studying split-brain patients has provided insights into the distinct functions of each hemisphere, such as language processing typically being associated with the left hemisphere and spatial abilities with the right hemisphere.
Consider how experiments with split-brain patients involve presenting stimuli to one hemisphere at a time, allowing researchers to observe the independent functioning of each hemisphere.
Reflect on how these studies have contributed to our understanding of the brain's specialization and the importance of the corpus callosum in integrating cognitive processes across hemispheres.
Related Videos
Related Practice