Psychology

Question 1

hindbrain

Answer 1

located at the base of the brain near the back of the skull. Referred to as a brain stem. Controls survival functions and voluntary muscle movement

Question 2

midbrain

Answer 2

area between the hindbrain and forebrain which is responsible for regulating movement and processing auditory and visual information which keeps us alert, awake and vigilant

Question 3

forebrain

Answer 3

located above the midbrain, divided into two hemispheres and is the largest and most highly developed part of the brain. Is responsible for most complex processes Emotions, Motivations, learning,

Question 4

cerebrum

Answer 4

two large hemispheres that cover the upper part of the brain. Contains 70% of the neurons in the CNS

Question 5

left hemisphere

Answer 5

left side of the brain which specialises in verbal and analytical functions

Question 6

right hemisphere

Answer 6

responsible for most non-verbal functions. Processes information simultaneously

Question 7

frontal lobe

Answer 7

upper front half of each hemisphere responsible for complex mental abilities

Question 8

parietal lobe

Answer 8

an area in each cerebral hemisphere behind the frontal lobe. Responsible for memory,

Question 9

occipital lobe

Answer 9

an area located at the back of each cerebral hemisphere. Responsible for processing visual information

Question 10

temporal lobe

Answer 10

area on both sides of the brain responsible for processing auditory information.

Question 11

psychology

Answer 11

the systematic study of behaviour and mental processes including perception cognition and emotion

Question 12

overt behaviours

Answer 12

observable behaviours clearly visible to others

Question 13

covert behaviours

Answer 13

behaviours hidden from others but represented internally

Question 14

8 intelligences

Answer 14

linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily kinaesthetic, visual spacial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic