Neuropsychology Revision

The brain is split into two different _________. (Plural)

How much does the brain weigh?

• 1.2kg

• 1.3kg

• 1.4kg

• 1.5kg

The frontal lobe is related to which function?

• Sight and Vision

• Touch and feeling

• Perception

• Decision making and Impulse Control

Phineas Gage's ______ was damaged. This led to more _____ behaviour. Select the answer that fills the blanks.

• Parietal Lobe / organised

• Frontal Lobe / Impulsive

• Temporal Lobe / Impulsive

• Parietal Lobe / unorganised

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance (motor skills)?

• Cerebellum

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

At the front of the parietal lobe is a large section called the somatosensory cortex, that is responsible for ______.

• Sense of smell

• Sense of touch

• Sense of sight

• Sense of sound

Jenna was involved in a car accident and damaged her cerebellum. Which statement best describes symptoms she might experience?

• Poor vision

• Inability to perceive faces

• Poor coordination

• Poor language skills

Which part of the brain controls speech production?

• Broca's Area

• Motor Cortex

• Mendieta's Cortex

• Bryson's Area

The ______ _______ is a thick layer of nerve fibres that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. (Check Spelling - two words)

The right hemisphere controls __________.

• Movement

• Logical Thinking

• Control of right hand

• Spatial Awareness