The Forebrain/Lobes/Association Areas
What are the Cerebral Hemispheres of the brain?
The left and right hemispheres.
What are the structures of the hindbrain?
forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain
What are the three properties of sound?
wavelength, amplitude, and timbre
What is the iris opening that changes size depending on the amount of light in the environment?
the pupil
How many types of awareness are there?
3, Sense of self, Awareness of environment, and Awareness of internal states
What is the outermost part of the brain?
The cortex.
Where is the medulla located?
the top of the spinal column.
How many structures of the ear is there?
3, outer, middle, and inner
What is the clear covering of the eye that bends light waves so the image can be focused on the retina?
the cornea
How many levels of consciousness are there?
3, preconscious, unconscious, nonconsciousness
How many lobes does the brain have?
4
What does the limbic system control?
Controls emotion, learning, memory, and motivation
What is sound pitch?
What is the clear liquid that nourishes the eye?
How do altered states of consciousness occur?
When there is a shift in the quality or pattern of mental activity
What are the association areas and what do they do?
Neurons that are devoted to making connections. They help us navigate the world around us.
How many parts of the Limbic system are there?
5
What is another word for amplitude?
volume
What do rods in our eyes do for us?
they allow us to see black, white, and grey
What is the circadian rhythm?
The sleep/wake cycle we experience throughout the day.
Where is the Broca's area located and what is it devoted to?
In the left frontal lobe and the production of speech.
What does the thalamus act as?
relay station for sensory information
What does the auditory nerve do?
carries sound information from the ear to the brain
What does the optic nerve do?
sends visual information to the brain
What is hypnosis?
A state of consciousness in which a person is especially susceptible to suggestion