Chapter 4: Research Methods in Biological Psychology

Learning Objectives

  • Review how cases of brain damage provided early insight into the localization of brain function
  • Examine invasive research methods used in animals, such as brain lesions, implanted recording devices, and genetic manipulations
  • Understand advantages and disadvantages of various cognitive neuroscience methods used in humans such as EEG, TMS, PET, and MRI
  • Examine how brain stimulation can provide causal evidence for how brain function drives thought and behavior

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