The Brain psychology

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    • How much does the average human brain weigh?
      1.4kg
    • Into how many halves is the brain divided?
      2
    • What is the upper part of the brain called?
      Cerebrum
    • What is the outer layer of the cerebrum called?
      Cortex
    • Why does the cortex have many folds?
      To increase its surface area
    • What do the folds in the cortex allow the brain to do?
      Have more nerve cells
    • What do more nerve cells in the brain allow it to do?
      Control more functions
    • What are the 'bumps' on the surface of the brain known as?
      Gyri
    • What are the 'creases' on the surface of the brain known as?
      Sulci
    • How does the brain communicate with the rest of the body?
      Through the spinal cord
    • Through what structure does information pass between the brain and the spinal cord?
      Brainstem
    • Which other function does the brainstem control?
      Reflexes
    • What are the main functions of the frontal lobe?
      Decision making and impulse control
    • What kind of skills does the frontal lobe control?
      Problem solving skills
    • What does the frontal lobe help us do?
      Concentrate and pay attention
    • What role does the motor cortex play?
      Voluntary movements of the body
    • What are the main functions of the temporal lobe?
      Hearing and understanding sounds
    • What does the temporal lobe contain areas involved in?
      Producing and processing sound
    • What cortex is contained within the temporal lobe?
      Auditory cortex
    • What functions does the temporal lobe control?
      Memory
    • What is the main function of the parietal lobe?
      Perception
    • What ability does the parietal lobe provide?
      Recognise faces
    • What section does the parietal lobe contain that is responsible for our sense of touch?
      Somatosensory cortex
    • What is the main function of the occipital lobe?
      Ability to see
    • What does the occipital lobe help us do?
      Process visual information
    • What cortex is contained within the occipital lobe?
      Visual cortex
    • What role does the cerebellum play in the body?
      Movement, coordination and balance
    • What information does the cerebellum use to coordinate behaviour?
      From senses, spinal cord, other brain parts
    • What is asymmetrical function in the brain also known as?
      Lateralisation
    • How does each side of the brain control the body?
      Controls functions on the opposite side
    • Which hemisphere controls the left hand?
      Right hemisphere
    • What is the main function of the left hemisphere?
      Processing of language
    • What area controls the production of speech?
      Broca's area
    • What may damage to Broca's area lead to?
      Speech problems
    • Which area other than Broca's area is associated with language?
      Wernicke's area
    • What is the function of the right hemisphere?
      Spatial awareness
    • How is the right hemisphere often viewed?
      Being more creative
    • What ability does the right hemisphere control?
      Recognise and perceive faces
    • What type of information is processed by the right hemisphere?
      Processing music and visual information
    • What is the name of the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres?
      Corpus callosum
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