Comprehension Check 3.2: The Cerebral Cortex Flashcards

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If we compare the brains of humans to those of smaller mammals, which of these patterns do we find?

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The proportion of the brain devoted to the cerebellum is about the same

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Which of these is in the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex?

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Primary auditory cortex

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Which of these is in the parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex?

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Primary somatosensory cortex

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Which of these is in the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex?

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Primary visual cortex

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Which of these is in the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex?

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Primary motor cortex

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The main function of the prefrontal cortex include which of the following?

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Working memory and weighing the pros and cons of a possible action

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Which of the following is necessary for binding to occur?

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Perceiving different aspects of sensation as coming from the same location

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