3rd unit (third notes)

Question 1

What are the main functions of the frontal lobe?

Answer 1

Main functions are personality, decision making, understanding social norms, and logic.

Question 2

What are the main functions of the parietal lobe?

Answer 2

Main functions are Sensory perception/integration, taste, hearing, sight, touch and smell.

Question 3

When the frontal lobe is damaged what occurs?

Answer 3

When damaged; personality changes, wont be able to focus/concentrate on certain things, and become impulsive

Question 4

What happens when the Left Parietal lobe is damaged?

Answer 4

It will result in difficulty in writing, not able to comprehend math/language, and unable to perceive objects

Question 5

What happens when the Right Parietal lobe is damaged?

Answer 5

It will result in difficulty doing simple tasks like brushing hair, dressing, or drawing or constructing things

Question 6

Where is the Parietal lobe located?

Answer 6

The Parietal lobe is located at the top and center of the ceberal cortex, behind the frontal lobe, and above the occipital and temporal lobes.

Question 7

Where is the frontal lobe located?

Answer 7

Directly behind the forhead