pyschology 2 Flashcards

(27 cards)

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What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?

A

The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

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True or False: The temporal lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The occipital lobe is located at the _______ of the brain.

A

back

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4
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Which lobe is responsible for auditory processing?

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Temporal lobe

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What are primary cortices?

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Primary cortices are the areas of the brain that are responsible for processing specific types of sensory information.

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Multiple choice: Which lobe is responsible for spatial awareness?

A

Parietal lobe

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What is the primary visual cortex also known as?

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V1 or striate cortex

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True or False: The parietal lobe plays a role in language processing.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The temporal lobe is located _______ to the frontal lobe.

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inferior

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What sensory modalities does the parietal lobe integrate?

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Touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.

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Multiple choice: Which part of the brain is mainly involved in face recognition?

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Temporal lobe

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What is the role of the occipital lobe in vision?

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It processes visual information received from the eyes.

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True or False: The primary motor cortex is located in the occipital lobe.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is involved in processing sound and memory.

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Temporal

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What is the function of the somatosensory cortex located in the parietal lobe?

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It processes sensory input from the body.

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16
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Multiple choice: Which lobe contains the visual association areas?

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Occipital lobe

17
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What area of the brain is primarily involved in language comprehension?

A

Wernicke’s area in the temporal lobe.

18
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True or False: The parietal lobe is involved in mathematical problem-solving.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is located at the sides of the brain.

20
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What is the function of Broca’s area?

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It is responsible for speech production and is located in the frontal lobe.

21
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Multiple choice: Which lobe is least involved in sensory processing?

22
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What type of information does the primary auditory cortex process?

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Sound and auditory information.

23
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True or False: The occipital lobe is responsible for interpreting visual stimuli.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is crucial for understanding language.

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What is the role of the angular gyrus?
It is involved in language processing and spatial cognition and is located in the parietal lobe.
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Multiple choice: Which lobe is primarily responsible for processing tactile information?
Parietal lobe
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What is the visual field processed by the right occipital lobe?
The left visual field.