Forebrain
The Forebrain is responsible for what functions in the brain
Personality, Complex processing skills, Fine motor Functions
The Hindbrain is responsible for what functions in the Brain
Basic human functions and unconscious acts (such as breathing, balancing, sleeping)
What is Nature referring to in psychological development
Inherited Traits from our parents
Genetic characteristics
The Limbic system has ____ major parts
4 (Four)
The Brain has ___ lobes that can be separated down the middle into ____ hemispheres
4 (four) and 2 (Two)
The Inside of the forebrain (Center of the brain) is called the
Cerebrum
The vast network of neurons that cover the human body is known as
Central Nervous System
What is Nurture referring to in psychological development
The environment that an individual is raised in
The part responsible for relaying all sensory information (except smell) to the other parts of the brain is
The Thalamus
The Occipital Lobe is responsible for
processing visual information and spatial awareness
The Outside of the forebrain is called the
Cerebral Cortex
The point where the Central Nervous System connects to the Brain is called
The Brain Stem
What parts make up the environment that develops our knowledge
Family
Culture
Education
Individual Experiences
The Part responsible for intense emotions such as rage and fear is
the Amygdala
The Left Brain is responsible for (Analytical/Creative) Thought
Analytical
The part of the brain responsible for instinctual processes and intense emotion
Limbic System
The part of the Brainstem known for relaying sensory information from the Spinal Cord
The Pons
What Traits can be inherited from your parents
Physical Traits
Unique talents or skills
Health Issues
The part that is responsible for forming memories is
The Hippocampus
The Parietal Lobe is responsible for
Processing all sensory information from the brain and sending it to other parts of the forebrain
The average brain is 3 lbs. and is the approximate size of...
Two fists (held palms facing one another)
The Part of the Brainstem responsible for basic functions like breathing, swallowing, heartbeat
Medulla
Provide the Two studies used to support the nature and nurture argument
Nature- Identical Twin Studies
Nurture - Genie Wiley Case Study
Name all 4 parts of the Limbic System
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Name all 4 lobes of the Brain
Occipital, Temporal, Frontal, Parietal