Lesioning in AP Psychology

Definition

Lesioning involves intentionally damaging or removing specific areas of the brain to treat certain disorders. This procedure can help alleviate symptoms by disrupting abnormal neural pathways.

Related terms

Neuroplasticity:

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences or damage. It plays a significant role in recovery after lesioning.

Stereotactic Surgery: Stereotactic surgery is a precise form of surgical intervention that uses three-dimensional coordinates to locate and target specific areas of the brain for lesioning.

Functional MRI (fMRI): fMRI is a type of imaging technique that measures changes in blood flow within the brain, helping researchers identify which areas are active during specific tasks or conditions.