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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 53 sec.) ; 313183362 bytes |
| Summary |
In a compelling and at times confronting series, Dr Michael Mosley explores the history of experimental psychology. Throughout the series, he exposes the extraordinary and scarcely believable experiments that have taken place, all in the name of science.Michael also subjects himself to some revealing tests and witnesses cutting edge investigations that are challenging the way humans think about themselvesEpisode 3: Broken Brains Michael Mosley concludes his series on the history of experimental psychology by looking at how experiments on abnormal brains have revealed the workings of the normal brain.He meets remarkable individuals who suffer from rare conditions and unique circumstances including the case of an amnesiac known for years only by his initials, HM, who became the most studied individual in the history of psychology and whose extraordinary case opened a window on how the memory works. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) PG CC |
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Broadcast 2011-06-28 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Amnesia -- Patients.
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Brain stimulation -- Experiments.
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Brain -- Abnormalities.
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Brain -- Physiology.
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Brainwashing.
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Surgery -- Complications.
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Streaming video
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Mosley, Michael, host
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Steinnitz, Alex, director
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