Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to

  • Indicate how the examination of brain activity is involved in the study of cognition.
  • Describe how case studies of individuals with cognitive deficits inform us about the connection between cognition and brain function.
  • Identify what can be learned about cognition through measurements of neuron activity in the brain.
  • Answer the question: Can all behavior be explained in terms of brain activity?