Localisation of Function Flashcards
Biopsychology
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What is Localisation of Function?
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The theory that different areas of the brain are responsible for different behaviours, processes or activities.
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Motor Area
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A region of the frontal lobe involved in regulating movement.
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Somatosensory area
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An area of the parietal lobe the processes sensory information such as touch.
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Visual area
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A part of the occipital lobe that receives and processes visual information.
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Auditory Area
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Located in the temporal lobe and concerned with the analysis of speech-based information.
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Broca’s Area
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An area of the brain’s frontal lobe in the left hemisphere responsible for speech production.
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Wernicke’s Area
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An area of the temporal lobe in the left hemisphere responsible for language comprehension.
