Psychology GCSE
Interpretive cortex and temporal lobe
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Temporal lobe areas where stimulation seemed to trigger the patient's own interpretation of experience, such as a memory with a sense of familiarity.
Topics that use Interpretive cortex and temporal lobe
- Brain and neuropsychology (AQA GCSE)
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