The Brain

Question 1

Frontal lobe

Answer 1

Regulates impulsiveness, consciousness, emotions, decision making, planning

Question 2

Occipital lobe

Answer 2

Operates vision, colour, identification, visual processing

Question 3

Parietal lobe

Answer 3

Perception, spellings, knowledge of numbers

Question 4

Temporal lobe

Answer 4

Understanding language, facial recognition, hearing and speech

Question 5

Amygdala

Answer 5

Processes memory and emotional reactions

Question 6

Give two experiments/ studies related to the amygdala and aggression

Answer 6

Kluver-Bucy Syndrome : destroyed amygdala in monkeys. Showed reduced aggression after.
Wong (1997) : criminals with violent tendencies have reduced sized amygdalas

Question 7

Neurotransmitter

Answer 7

Chemical messengers that act between the neurons of the brain.
Allows the brain to process thoughts and memories

Question 8

Presynaptic neurone

Answer 8

Creates electrical impulse called the action potential