If one patient has a neurological disruption of mental process A but not mental process B,and another patient has a neurological disruption of mental process B,but not mental process A,this is called __________.
A)a double blind study
B)transcranial activity
C)a double dissociation
D)morphological distinction

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This is referred to as a double dissociation, where two different functions (A and B) are disrupted in separate individuals. This is a valuable tool for understanding the localization of specific functions within the brain, as it provides evidence that they are separate and independent processes. A double blind study refers to a study design in which neither the experimenter nor the participants know which group is receiving the experimental manipulation and which is the control group. Transcranial activity refers to the use of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to modify brain activity. Morphological distinction refers to differences in the physical structure or appearance of an organism or tissue.

If One Patient Has a Neurological Disruption of Mental Process