frontal lobe

Question 1

In a scientific theory, particularly within psychology, a hypothetical construct is an explanatory variable which is not directly observable. For example, the concepts of intelligence and motivation are used to explain phenomena in psychology, but neither is directly observable.”

Answer 1

a construct

Question 2

A ? in the philosophy of science is an ideal object, where the existence of the thing may be said to depend upon a subject’s mind. This, as opposed to a ‘real’ object, where existence does not seem to depend on the existence of a mind.”

Answer 2

construct

Question 3

The term function in this context refers to a complex activity with a constant outcome that is capable of being effected in a variety of ways.”

Answer 3

executive function

Question 4

the ability to formulate goals, plan their execution, and carry them over effectively.

Answer 4

executive function

Question 5

inhibitory control over, behavior Suppressor, defer immediate gratifications. functions of what PFC division

Answer 5

orbitofrontal PFC

Question 6

working memory, planning, monitoring behaviour, problem solving. Functions of what PFC division

Answer 6

dorsolateral PFC

Question 7

gives meaning to emotion, maintenance of goals, motivation, attentional control. function of what PFC division

Answer 7

ventrolateral PFC

Question 8

interpretations of emotions, integration emotional behaviour, emotional control, function of what PFC division

Answer 8

frontolimbic

Question 9

3 essential processes to prefrontal cortex development

Answer 9

• myelination
• gray matter changes
• synaptogenesis