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darbym82

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The doctrine of specific nerve energies was proposed by
 
  a. Rene Descartes.
  b. Sigmund Freud.
  c. Pierre Flourens.
  d. Johannes Mller.
  e. Paul Broca.

Question 2

The technique of experimental ablation involves
 
  a. comparing the relative size of brains across different species.
  b. measurements of conduction velocity rates in damaged and intact nerves.
  c. chronic chemical stimulation of the brain.
  d. low-level electrical stimulation of the brain.
  e. assessment of behavioral changes after the intentional damage to a portion of the brain.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. Johannes Mller

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. assessment of behavioral changes after the intentional damage to a portion of the brain


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