Biopsych Year 2 Flashcards
1
Q
History of the brain
A
Before 19th century it was believed that all areas of brain were involved in same functions
- holistic theory
2
Q
Localisation of function
A
Different parts of brain are involved with certain tasks
If certain areas of the brain are damaged the function associated with this area will also be damaged
3
Q
Frontal lobe
A
Motor area
Involved with regulating movement
4
Q
Broca’s area
A
Found in frontal lobe in LH
responsible for language comprehension
If damaged people will struggle to produce speech but will understand what is being said to them
Broca’s aphasia
5
Q
Parietal lobe
A
Somatosensory cortex - sensory info from skin eg heat
Touch, pain, taste
6
Q
Occipital lobe
A
Visual cortex - vision, detection of movement + colour
