pyschology 2 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.
True or False: The temporal lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.
False
Fill in the blank: The occipital lobe is located at the _______ of the brain.
back
Which lobe is responsible for auditory processing?
Temporal lobe
What are primary cortices?
Primary cortices are the areas of the brain that are responsible for processing specific types of sensory information.
Multiple choice: Which lobe is responsible for spatial awareness?
Parietal lobe
What is the primary visual cortex also known as?
V1 or striate cortex
True or False: The parietal lobe plays a role in language processing.
True
Fill in the blank: The temporal lobe is located _______ to the frontal lobe.
inferior
What sensory modalities does the parietal lobe integrate?
Touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.
Multiple choice: Which part of the brain is mainly involved in face recognition?
Temporal lobe
What is the role of the occipital lobe in vision?
It processes visual information received from the eyes.
True or False: The primary motor cortex is located in the occipital lobe.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is involved in processing sound and memory.
Temporal
What is the function of the somatosensory cortex located in the parietal lobe?
It processes sensory input from the body.
Multiple choice: Which lobe contains the visual association areas?
Occipital lobe
What area of the brain is primarily involved in language comprehension?
Wernicke’s area in the temporal lobe.
True or False: The parietal lobe is involved in mathematical problem-solving.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is located at the sides of the brain.
Temporal
What is the function of Broca’s area?
It is responsible for speech production and is located in the frontal lobe.
Multiple choice: Which lobe is least involved in sensory processing?
Frontal lobe
What type of information does the primary auditory cortex process?
Sound and auditory information.
True or False: The occipital lobe is responsible for interpreting visual stimuli.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is crucial for understanding language.
Temporal