Neurological damage

• What is the scientific study of the influence of brain structures on mental processes called?

  Cognitive neuroscience
• What is the aim of cognitive neuroscience?

  To create a detailed map of brain functions
• How does the structure and function of the brain relate to behavior?

  Frontal lobe controls movement; temporal lobe processes emotion
• Which brain area is responsible for controlling and coordinating movement?

  Motor area in the frontal lobe
• What brain structure is linked to aggression?

  Amygdala
• What does 'cognition' refer to?

  Mental processes like memory and perception
• Where are different types of long-term memories located?

  In different areas of the brain
• How does low serotonin affect mental health?

  It affects thinking and behavior, causing depression
• Why is the importance of localisation significant?

  Damage effects depend on the affected brain area
• What happens during a stroke?

  Brain is deprived of oxygen, affecting specific areas
• Can the effects of a stroke be permanent?

  Not if other brain parts take over functions
• What can damage to the motor area lead to?

  Struggles with fine and complex movements
• How does damage to the left hemisphere affect the body?

  It affects the right side of the body
• What is 'aphasia'?

  An inability to understand and use language
• What does Broca’s aphasia affect?

  Production of speech
• What does Wernicke’s aphasia affect?

  Understanding of speech