Neuropsychology Flashcards

1
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what part of brain deals with BALANCE?

A

CEREBELLUM

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2
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What part of brain deals with VISION

A

occipital lobe

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3
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What part of brain deals with SENSORY.

A

Sensory cortex

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4
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What part of brain deals with MOTILITY - riding a bike/movement

A

Motor cortex

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5
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What part of brain deals with PERSONALITY?

A

FRONTAL LOBE

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6
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What is somatosensory function?

A

Ability to interpret BODILY SENSATION eg:

  • touch
  • pressure
  • vibration
  • temperature
  • itch
  • tickle
  • PAIN
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7
Q

What system is the amygdala part of?

A

Limbic system

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8
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What is the limbo system

A

Our emotional brain - the source of our strong emotions and urges

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9
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What does the limbic system play a critical role in forming?

A

Memories and the emotional associations attached to those memories (good and bad)
Think LOVE, DESIRE FEAR SHAME ANGER TRAUMA

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10
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What are the main structures of the limbic system

A

Amygdala
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Striatum

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