PSYC 110: Introduction to Psychology

Guest Lecture 1

 - Brain and Perception (Guest Lecture by Professor Marvin Chun)

Overview

This lecture provided an overview of brain function, using the specific example of how people recognize and discriminate faces. In addition to a basic summary of neuronal function and brain organization, we discussed the different methods that scientists use to elucidate brain function. These methods include psychophysics, single-cell electrophysiology, functional brain imaging, and neuropsychology. Using these methods, scientists have discovered that the brain contains special mechanisms dedicated to face processing. Damage to these brain regions causes face blindness.

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Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 110 - Guest Lecture - Brain and Perception (Guest Lecture by Professor Marvin Chun)

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