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Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology
Quick questions on Sperry (1968) and Damasio et al. (1994) core studies - Edexcel GCSE Psychology
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They use very small, unusual samples (a handful of split-brain patients, or one historical patient), so findings may not generalise to everyone. Gage's case relies partly on historical records and a reconstruction, so it is less certain. Because the patients' brains are atypical, conclusions about normal functioning are limited.
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What had been cut in Sperry's split-brain patients? [1 mark]
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Which brain area did Damasio link to Gage's personality change? [1 mark]
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Explain one weakness of using case studies to understand the brain. [2 marks]
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