Language and Cognition; Limbic System

Question 1

What four parts of the brain are involved with functional neuroanatomy emotions?

Answer 1

amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex

Question 2

What do the four parts of the brain involved with functional neuroanatomy emotions do?

Answer 2

-amygdala: appraisal of emotions
-hypothalamus: physiological context of emotion
-hippocampus: required for the formation of conscious memory
-prefrontal cortex: modulation of emotions

Question 3

What does the primitive brain consist of?

Answer 3

structures: hippocampus, hypothalamus, amygdala
substructures: cingulate cortex, thalamus

Question 4

What is apraxia?

Answer 4

inability to carry an action in response to a command in absence of comprehension deficit, weakness of incoordination

Question 5

What is dyspraxia?

Answer 5

movement based problem - clumsy, unable to manipulate objects appropriately

Question 6

What is perseveration?

Answer 6

performing an action over and over again

Question 7

what is ideation apraxia?

Answer 7

can’t recall how to perform everyday activities (ex. putting clothes on backwards)

Question 8

What is ADHD characterized by?

Answer 8

poor attention and hyperactivity

Question 9

Symptoms of ADHD

Answer 9

hyperactivity, impulsivity, abnormality in PFC