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January 1, 1978Brain581 citations

Mental Phenomena Evoked by Electrical Stimulation of the Human Hippocampal Formation and Amygdala

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EHEric HalgrenRWRichard WalterDCD. G. Cherlow

Key Points

  • The study investigates the mental phenomena induced by electrical stimulation of the hippocampal formation and amygdala.
  • Electrical stimulation applied to the human hippocampal formation and amygdala
  • Analysis of mental phenomena reported during stimulation sessions
  • Participants assessed for various cognitive and emotional responses
  • Stimulation of the hippocampal formation led to significant recall of memories
  • Auditory and emotional responses were notably induced by stimulation of the amygdala
  • Reported phenomena included vivid imagery and emotional experiences

Abstract

Journal Article MENTAL PHENOMENA EVOKED BY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE HUMAN HIPPOCAMPAL FORMATION AND AMYGDALA Get access ERIC HALGREN, ERIC HALGREN Brain Research Institute, Reed Neurological Research Center, and Department of Surgeryj Neurological, UCLA School of MedicineLos Angeles, California 90024 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar RICHARD D. WALTER, RICHARD D. WALTER Brain Research Institute, Reed Neurological Research Center, and Department of Surgeryj Neurological, UCLA School of MedicineLos Angeles, California 90024 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar DIANA G. CHERLOW, DIANA G. CHERLOW Brain Research Institute, Reed Neurological Research Center, and Department of Surgeryj Neurological, UCLA School of MedicineLos Angeles, California 90024 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar PAUL H. CRANDALL PAUL H. CRANDALL Brain Research Institute, Reed Neurological Research Center, and Department of Surgeryj Neurological, UCLA School of MedicineLos Angeles, California 90024 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Brain, Volume 101, Issue 1, March 1978, Pages 83–115, https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/101.1.83 Published: 01 March 1978

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