Comparing Broca And Wernicke
The biological level of analysis states that there are physiological origins of many behaviors. In order to study this principle, several kinds of studies must be utilized. For example, animal experiments and postmortem studies are two different kinds of studies used. Two studies that go with each of these are Rosenzweig and Bennett (1972), and Broca (1861) and Wernicke (1874), respectively. All three examples have contributed to the biological level of analysis in each of their own ways. Rosenzweig and Bennett display evidence for brain plasticity, whereas Broca and Wernicke display evidence for localization of function. Both are important concepts in the biological level of analysis.
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Researchers will perform an autopsy to try to find any physical evidence for their study. Broca (1861) found that people with damage to the left frontal lobe were unable to create grammatically complex sentences. Despite this, his patients were able to understand speech from other people. Wernicke (1874), on the other hand, found that people with damage to the left posterior superior temporal gyrus had trouble with language comprehension. However, these patients, unlike Broca’s, were able to produce complex speech. Broca and Wernicke were able to study their patients, all of whom had previously suffered a stroke. After their patients died, the researchers completed an autopsy. Both researchers were able to provide evidence of localization of function in the brain. Post mortem studies provide an up-close view into functions of the brain, as well as physical evidence. They have a higher ecological validity due to their natural, real-life consequences, but because of this, they have no independent variables or dependent variables, and no controls. Researchers must also ensure the patient's’ privacy rights to keep within ethical guidelines. On another note, post-mortem studies are becoming less necessary, due to the uprising of technology, such as the EEG, PET, and fMRI. These technological advances are making studying a living brain possible, so waiting for a patient to die to see the inside of their brain is no longer
An animal experiment is an experiment in which researchers …show more content…
Researchers will perform an autopsy to try to find any physical evidence for their study. Broca (1861) found that people with damage to the left frontal lobe were unable to create grammatically complex sentences. Despite this, his patients were able to understand speech from other people. Wernicke (1874), on the other hand, found that people with damage to the left posterior superior temporal gyrus had trouble with language comprehension. However, these patients, unlike Broca’s, were able to produce complex speech. Broca and Wernicke were able to study their patients, all of whom had previously suffered a stroke. After their patients died, the researchers completed an autopsy. Both researchers were able to provide evidence of localization of function in the brain. Post mortem studies provide an up-close view into functions of the brain, as well as physical evidence. They have a higher ecological validity due to their natural, real-life consequences, but because of this, they have no independent variables or dependent variables, and no controls. Researchers must also ensure the patient's’ privacy rights to keep within ethical guidelines. On another note, post-mortem studies are becoming less necessary, due to the uprising of technology, such as the EEG, PET, and fMRI. These technological advances are making studying a living brain possible, so waiting for a patient to die to see the inside of their brain is no longer