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What was the aim of Schmolck?
To look at the effect of brain damage on semantic memory
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What is the sample for the study?
6 patients with amnesia and 8 normal participants matched on age and gender
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What was the method of the study?
13 tests, using drawings they were asked to name and describe. They were judged on accuracy
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What were the results of the study?
Those with hippocampus damage performed considerably well in comparison to those with temporal damage
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What was concluded from the study?
That the temporal cortex is responsible for semantic knowledge
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How is the study reliable?
It was lab based so it is highly replicable meaning it can be repeated and compared
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Is there any supporting evidence?
There was other research about semantic dementia conducted that matches with the results which increases the credibility of the research
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Why is the sample a weakness?
Because it was very small which means it isn't representative of the wider population
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What is the problem with it being lab research?
It does not reflect real-life meaning it lacks mundane realism and ecological validity
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