The Relative Influence of the Locus and Mass of Destruction Upon the Control of Handedness by the Cerebral Cortex

Author

La Charles Fracarol

Publication Date

6-5-1937

Abstract

Specifically the experiment sought an answer to the following questions: (1) Is there evidence for a critical area in the cerebral cortex for the control of handedness, and if so, what are the limits of this area, i.e., what is the least destruction within this region that will produce transfers in handedness? (2) Will a destruction outside of the critical area have an effect, and if so, how large must such a destruction be to cause it? (3) What bearing will the results have upon current theories of cerebral functioning, including localization of function, physiological gradients, mass action, and equipotentiality?

Degree Name

Psychology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Psychology

First Committee Member (Chair)

N/A

Second Committee Member

Benjamin Franklin Haught

Third Committee Member

Fred W. Allen

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Fracarol, La Charles. "The Relative Influence of the Locus and Mass of Destruction Upon the Control of Handedness by the Cerebral Cortex." (1937). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/psy_etds/185