Psychology 102 Chapter 2.3

Each hemisphere's cortex is subdivided into four _______ and separated by ________.

• areas; lobes

• portions; fissures

• lobes; fissures

• It isn't subdivided or separated

The two cerebral hemispheres that contribute to 85% of the brain's weight are also called the:

• cerebrum

• motor cortex

• occipital lobe

• association area

Scientists hope that they will someday be able to master stem cells to help the body create new neurons for damaged areas of the brain through the process of:

• neurogenesis

• cortical localization

• neural pruning

• synaptic transmission

After suffering a severe brain injury in a motorcycle accident, Ivan was partially paralyzed on the left side of his body. After several months of intensive physical therapy, he gradually regained the use of his left leg and left arm. This example BEST illustrates the principle of:

• aphasia

• cortical localization

• plasticity

• neurogenesis

Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to:

• generate new neurons

• change function and structure

• change structure but not function

• change function but not structure

The brain's ability to change function and structure is referred to as:

• synaptic transmission

• neurogenesis

• plasticity

• cortical localization

Mary is a concert pianist who practices a great deal. Which area of the brain is likely to be larger than it is in a person who does not play the piano?

• The auditory cortex

• The visual cortex

• The reticular formation

• The cerebellum

Each cerebral hemisphere can be roughly divided into four lobes. Which lobe processes auditory information?

• The frontal lobe

• The parietal lobe

• The temporal lobe

• The occipital lobe

As you stand in line at Subway, you can scan the faces of other customers looking for your friend. This visual information is being processed in your:

• occipital lobe

• parietal lobe

• frontal lobe

• hypothalamus

The idea that specific psychological or cognitive functions are processed primarily on one side of the brain is called:

• cervical localization

• lateralization

• plasticity

• neurogenesis