Biopsychology: Lesson 7 - Lateralisation Of Function Flashcards
1
Q
What is lateralisation of function?
A
The idea that the two hemispheres of the brain have different specialisations
(The right hemisphere of the brain is responsible for the left hand side of the body and the left hemisphere is responsible for the right hand side of the body)
2
Q
What is the corpus callosum ?
A
A bundle of nerve fibres that Connects the two hemispheres
3
Q
Which hemisphere is dominant for recognising faces?
A
The right hemisphere
4
Q
Which hemisphere is dominant for language?
A
The Left hemisphere
5
Q
Who are split-brain patients?
A
Patients that have had their corpus callosum cut in order to prevent the violent electrical activity caused by epileptic seizures crossing from one hemisphere to the other
