Psychology: Chapter 6 - The Brain
where is the hindbrain located?
base of the skull
what functions is the hindbrain associated with?
basic processes of life
part of the hindbrain that helps control posture, balance, and involuntary movements
cerebellum
what parts does the hindbrain contain?
cerebellum, medulla, and pons
outer layer of the forebrain that gives you the ability to learn and store complex and abstract information. it also allows you to see, read, and understand
cerebral cortex
inner layer of the forebrain that is the site of conscious thinking processes
cerebrum
machine used to study the brain that pinpoints injuries and deterioration
computerized axial tomography (CT/CAT scan)
wires that can be inserted into the brain to record electrical activity
electrodes
part of the brain that covers the central core
forebrain
cutting off or destroying part of an animal's brain to see if animal behaved differently
lesions
found at the core of the forebrain and is composed of many structures that regulate our emotions and motivations
limbic system
measures brain structure and activity
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
lobe of the brain associated with vision signals
occipital lobe
each hemisphere has deep grooves, some of which mark _________ or __________
regions, lobes
what surgical procedure is proven to lessen the number and severity of seizures?
separation of the hemispheres
lobe of the brain associated with hearing, memory, and speaking
temporal lobe
part of the forebrain that integrates sensory input and sends information to the appropriate areas in the cortex
thalamus
what parts does that forebrain include?
thalamus, hypothalamus, and the cerebrum
a region in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere of the hominid brain with functions linked to speech production
Broca's area
who was the Broca's area identified by?
Dr. Paul Broca
_________ resulting in brain injuries have offered insights into how the brain functions
accidents
controls violent emotions such as fear and rage
amygdala
the two hemispheres (left and right) are connected by a band of fibers called the __________
corpus callosum
prior to brain imaging and mapping, technology scientists relied on ________, _________, and _________ to study brain behavior
electrodes, lesions, and accidents
machine used to record the electrical activity of large portions of the brain. typically used in sleep research
electroencephalogram (EEG)
the ______ part of the parietal lobe receives signals from skin and muscles
front
lobe of the brain that is associated with organization, planning, and creative thinking. it also controls planning of movements and working memory
frontal lobe
used to observe both the function of different structures of the brain and which structures participate in specific functions
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
what are the three parts of the brain?
hind brain, midbrain, and forebrain
part of the brain that is important in the formation of memories
hippocampus
according to the myth of left brain vs right brain, what does the right side of the brain control?
holistic thought, creativity, spatial thought
part of the forebrain just below the thalamus that controls functions such as hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior. it also controls the body's reactions to temperature and higher thinking processes
hypothalamus
according to the myth of left brain vs right brain, what does the left side of the brain control?
language, mathematics, science, and analytic thought
part of the hindbrain that controls breathing, heart rate, and a variety of reflexes
medulla
part of the brain located above the pons that arouses the brain, integrates sensory information, and relays it upward
midbrain
lobe of the brain concerned with information from senses all over the body
parietal lobe
part of the hindbrain that functions as a bridge between the spinal cord and brain. It is also involved in producing chemicals for sleep
pons
detects what areas of the brain are being used when engaging in certain activities
positron emission tomography (PET scan)