Cognitive neuropsychology methods link mental processes to brain structures

Step 1: Identify structural dysfunction

• Diffuse disease/degeneration (Alzheimer�s Disease; Parkinsons):

  - Identify spared vs. impaired neural systems
  

• Focal lesion analysis in humans

  - Structural imaging (CT or MRI scans) localize damage
  
  

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