Stout, D., Toth, N., Schick, K., Stout, J. and Hutchins, G. (2000). Stone tool making and brain activation:. J Archaeol Sci 27 (12). Vol 27(12), pp. 1215-1223.
| Title: | Stone tool making and brain activation: | |||||
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| Subtitle: | positron emission tomography (PET) studies | |||||
| Issue: | J Archaeol Sci 27 (12) | |||||
| Series: | Journal of Archaeological Science | |||||
| Volume: | 27 (12) | |||||
| Page Start/End: | 1215 - 1223 | |||||
| Biblio Note | Please note that this is a bibliographic record only, as originally entered into the BIAB database. The ADS have no files for download, and unfortunately cannot advise further on where to access hard copy or digital versions. | |||||
| Publication Type: | Journal | |||||
| Abstract: | This study introduces a new experimental technique for examining the relationship between stone tool-making and brain function. The principal focus is the development of effective methods for the identification and examination of the regions of the modern human brain recruited during the manufacture of simple (Oldovan or Mode I) stone tools. Results indicate heavy activation of cortical and subcortical regions of the brain associated with motor and somatosensory processing. The high degree of activation in areas known to be involved with complex spatial cognition requiring integration of diverse sensory inputs is seen as significant as expansion of such higher-order association areas has been particularly important during human evolution. More comprehensive studies are called for. | |||||
| Year of Publication: | 2000 | |||||
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| Created Date: | 08 Feb 2001 |
