localisation of function in the brain Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
define localization
A
the theory that specific areas of the brain are associated with particular physical and psychological functions
2
Q
define lateralization
A
the dominance of one hemisphere of the brain for particular physical and psychological functions
3
Q
name some left brain functions
A
- language
- spoken language
- right hand
4
Q
name some right brain functions
A
- art
- imagination
- music
- left hand
5
Q
localisation vs holistic theory
A
- specific areas of the brain are associated with particular physical and psychological functions
- scientist supported the holistic theory = then all parts of the brain were involved in the processing of thoughts and action
6
Q
Broca and Wernicke argued for localization of function
A
- this is the idea that different parts of the brain perform different tasks and are involved with different parts of the brain
- when a person gets injured = the function associated with that area will also be affected
7
Q
what is the cerebral cortex?
A
- outer layer
- covering inner parts of the brain
- 3mm thick
