IB

Question 1

Define localisation

Answer 1

specific areas of the cerebral cortex have specialised physical + psychological functions

Question 2

Define the equipotential theory (2)

Answer 2

believes all areas of the brain are equally active in overall mental functioning

effects of damage to brain are determined by extent than location

Question 3

Function of broca zone

Answer 3

responsible for converting thought into speech

Question 4

Define lateralisation

Answer 4

dominance of the one hemisphere of the brain for specific physical + physchological properties

Question 5

Functions of the central core/brain stem (2)

Answer 5

regulates involuntary behaviours

e.g homeostasis, breathing, sleeping