Describe work of penfield in relation to brain stimulation

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1. What does "loss of function" mean in relation to identifying a brain area and its role in behavior?

2. List one problem associated with the use of "natural damage" to discuss the role of the brain in behavior.

3. Describe the work of Penfield in relation to brain stimulation. Why did he do the initial surgery?

4. What is a sensory homunculus and where is it located in the brain? What is a motor homunculus and where is it located in the brain?

5. What does contralateral mean in terms of brain stimulation?

6. What is the evidence for "mirror neurons"? Are there parallels between humans and monkeys in terms of the location of these clusters of neurons? What is one possible function for such neurons in the brain?

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