Localization Phrenology Generalists Language Connectionism Physiology Phil. Print File Lesson Objectives Describe the significant early developments which contributed to our current understanding of brain-behavior relationships. Discuss the phrenology story and indicate the hypotheses that were correct versus those which wern't and explain why. Explain the evidence for and against localization of function. Brain controlled senses and movement.
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Brain was organ of intellect. Third ventricle responsible for cognition. Fourth ventricle was seat of soul. Influenced medical thought for 1000 years. First experimental physiologist.