POWERS OF THE MIND

Question 1

interpret and stores information and sends orders to other parts of the body

Answer 1

brain

Question 2

well protected core of the brain that controls basic functions essential for survival

Answer 2

hindbrain

Question 3

responsible for coordination of movement, equilibrium, and procedural memory

Answer 3

cerebellum

Question 4

controls respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure

Answer 4

medulla

Question 5

responsible for sleep and arousal

Answer 5

pons

Question 6

area for reward and pleasure that is stimulated by food, money, music, etc
- visual and auditory reflexes
- reticular formation

Answer 6

midbrain

Question 7

highest center of the brain that perceives sensations, initiates voluntary movement, and awareness of emotions

Answer 7

forebrain

Question 8

thin layer that covers the forebrain and divided into 4 lobes

Answer 8

cerebral cortex

Question 9

control of emotions, judgement,voluntary movements, guide to the degree of complexities and motor capabilities

Answer 9

frontal lobe

Question 10

surgical treatment that removes 1/3 of the brain to reduce emotions of fear, anger, or sadness

Answer 10

lobotomy

Question 11

regulates activity in subcortical emotional centers, planning and supervising moral decisions, and if altered, may lead to impulsive aggression

Answer 11

prefrontal cortex

Question 12

prefrontal cortex’ lack of communication with the amygdala

Answer 12

psychopathy