| Abstract: | Memorializes R. W. Sperry, who was best known for his work on the relationship between the brain and behavior. His research included work on neuronal circuitry, interhemispheric communication through the corpus callosum, and the unique capabilities of each brain hemisphere. During his career, Sperry published almost 300 articles. He received numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association in 1993 and the Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology in 1981. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
