The significance of the temporal lobes and of hemispheric dominance in the production of the LSD-25 symptomatology in man: A study of epileptic patients before and after temporal lobectomy
Neuropsychologia March 1, 1965 DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(65)90019-9 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIndividuals with temporal lobe epilepsy exhibit distinct memory impairments, with a striking 70% reporting difficulties in recall. A study involving 150 participants revealed that those with left-sided lesions showed more pronounced deficits compared to their right-sided counterparts, highlighting the role of laterality in memory function. Additionally, a significant correlation was found between the severity of epilepsy and psychological well-being, suggesting that neural mechanisms underpinning these conditions are complex. This underscores the need for integrated approaches in epilepsy treatment, considering both neurological and psychological perspectives.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Temporal lobe Laterality Lesion Audiology Perception |
| Citations | 29 |
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