Extrapyramidal Mechanisms in Handedness in the Rat

Author

James Chaplin

Publication Date

5-23-1941

Abstract

From the previous work on handedness from Peterson, we know that there is a sharply localized area in the contralateral cerebral cortex of the frontal region for the control of handedness in the rat. Widespread occipital and temporal destructions are without influence when this area is intact.

Degree Name

Psychology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Psychology

First Committee Member (Chair)

Peterson

Second Committee Member

Benjamin Franklin Haught

Third Committee Member

W.M.J Foster

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Chaplin, James. "Extrapyramidal Mechanisms in Handedness in the Rat." (1941). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/psy_etds/168