Discuss the methods used to identify the role of specific parts of the brain.

a. animal experiments give information about the brain under controlled laboratory conditions 

b. may not be applicable to humans / must meet high ethical standards OWTTE 

c. autopsy of a damaged brain may allow conclusions about the role of the affected part 

d. lesions/removal of part of the brain allows conclusion about functions of that part 

e. fMRI (scan) identifies brain activity as a result of stimulation (using a magnetic field) 

f. because active parts of the brain receive increased blood flow 

g. most direct method / least invasive