Psychology U3 Mod 11

Question 1

tissue destruction

Answer 1

Lesion

Question 2

Amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity

Answer 2

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Question 3

technique for revealing blood flow ; shows the brain function and structure

Answer 3

Functional MRI

Question 4

Magnetic fields & Radiowaves that show computer generated images of soft tissue

Answer 4

MRI (scan)

Question 5

Brain’s sensory control center ; Directs messages to the sensory receiving areas

Answer 5

Thalamus

Question 5

X-Ray photographs ; A representation of a slice of the brain’s structure

Answer 5

CT Scan

Question 5

oldest part and central core of the brain

Answer 5

Brainstem

Question 6

The “little brain” that processes sensory input, coordinated movement, and memory

Answer 6

Cerebellum

Question 7

Two neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotions

Answer 7

Amygdala

Question 8

Controls heartbeat and breathing

Answer 8

Medulla

Question 8

Neural structure below the thalamus. linked to emotion and reward

Answer 8

Hypothalamus

Question 8

Neural system ; associated with emotions and drives

Answer 8

Limbic System

Question 9

A nerve network that travels through the Thalamus (CONTROLS AROUSAL)

Answer 9

Reticular Formation