What are the lower-level structures of the brain, and what are their roles in behavior and mental processes.

Question 1

locate and describe the functions of the hindbrain and the midbrain

Answer 1

hindbrain-back of the head
all automatic behaviors and survival are controlled and influenced by parts of the hindbrain. contains- pons, cerebellum, medulla
midbrain-middle of head. helps us orient eye and body movements to visual and auditory stimuli, and works with pons.

Question 2

reticular formation

Answer 2

runs through the hindbrain and midbrain helps controls information.

Question 3

locate and describe the functions for the thalamus, hypothalamus, and limbic system.

Answer 3

thalamus -located in the forebrain, relays sensory messages to cortex.
hypothalamus- located in the forebrain, regulates, drives, hunger, thrust.
limbic system- located in the forebrain, collection of structures involved in emotions, drives and memory