History of Neuroscience

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Between 1776 and 1832
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Johann Spurzheim

  • Coined the term phrenology and popularized it worldwide
  • Assistant of Gall until their falling out around 1813
    • Spurzheim differed from Gall in that he believed that learning and training can compensate for underdeveloped brain regions
    • Phrenology was largely disregarded in science