biological psychology - hind, mid & forebrain

Question 1

hindbrain

Answer 1

most primitive part of the brain, located in the base near the back of the skull and controls vital automatic activities

Question 2

cerebellum

Answer 2

receives information from sensory systems used to regulate posture, balance, and coordinate fine muscle movements. it is thought to be involved in motor learning that involves practice

Question 3

medulla

Answer 3

at the base of the hindbrain, in front of the cerebellum and controls functions such as heart rate, breathing, digestion & swallowing

Question 4

midbrain

Answer 4

sits on top of the hindbrain and under the cerebral hemisphere, acts as a sensory switchboard - passing information from the spinal cord to the forebrain and vice-versa

Question 5

reticular formation

Answer 5

network of nerves about the thickness of a finger, screens incoming information so higher brain centres can attend to important information. plays a role in sleeping, waking, and levels of alertness

Question 6

forebrain

Answer 6

highly developed and largest part of the brain, focused on how we think, feel and behave. contains the cerebral cortex and limbic system

Question 7

thalamus

Answer 7

filters information from all the senses (except the nose) and passes it on to the appropriate part of the brain for processing. plays an important role in regulating our levels of arousal

Question 8

hypothalamus

Answer 8

regulates the release of hormones controlling body temperature, our biological clock (circadian rhythm), sex drive, thirst and hunger needs. tldr: in charge of fighting, fleeing, feeding & mating