Following a stroke, Felipe struggled to form new memories. When he passed away, the doctor performing the autopsy noticed that much of Felipe's hippocampus was missing from his brain. The doctor concluded that the hippocampus is important in memory formation. This is an example of what technique for studying the brain?

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The doctor's conclusion about the role of the hippocampus in memory formation based on observations from a single individual's brain after death is an example of a case study. This method involves in-depth investigations of a single subject or event to explore causation and find underlying principles.

Following a Stroke, Felipe Struggled to Form New Memories