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Describe the methods used to study split-brain humans. Provide evidence that each hemisphere of a split-brain patient can function independently.
 
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Describe the ground-breaking study of Myers and Sperry on split-brain cats. Explain why it has been so influential, and describe three of its contributions.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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50 for describing the methods
50 for a demonstration that the hemispheres can function independently

Answer to Question 2

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40 for describing the method
30 for describing the results
30 for describing three contributions: (1) first demonstration of the function of the corpus callosum, (2) first evidence that the hemispheres can function independently, and (3) established the basic methodology for studying split brains.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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