Author Question: Dr. Jasper believes that a behavioral deficit depends on both which functional system (e.g., ... (Read 36 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Dr. Jasper believes that a behavioral deficit depends on both which functional system (e.g., perception, planning) of the brain has been affected, as well as the localization of damage within that system. We would say that Dr. Jasper adheres to

a. the idea of equipotentiality.
b. the functional model.
c. the idea of localization of function.
d. the componential model.

Question 2

Equipotentiality is best understood as

a. the ability of brain-injured patients to return to premorbid levels of functioning.
b. the tendency for the brain to function as a whole rather than as isolated units.
c. equivalent neuropsychological abilities across the senses.
d. the comparable impairment experienced by individuals with similar brain lesions.