Ways Of Studying The Brain- Postmortem Examinations Flashcards
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What is a post-mortem examination in psychology?
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A post-mortem involves examining the brain of a person who displayed psychological abnormalities before death.
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What is the aim of conducting a post-mortem examination?
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To identify structural abnormalities in the brain that might explain unusual behaviours or psychological disorders.
3
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How are post-mortem findings typically used in research?
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They are often compared with neurotypical brains to identify differences and better understand brain-behaviour relationships.
