2.03 The Brain Pt 1

The brain is located in the ________.

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

Lesioning involves ________.

• adding new brain tissue

• destroying or removing part of the brain

• enhancing brain function

• none of the above

Which area of the brain was affected in Phineas Gage's accident?

• Frontal lobes

• Occipital lobes

• Temporal lobes

• Parietal lobes

The pons helps coordinate facial muscles and expressions. True or False?

• True

• False

Modern brain imaging techniques help psychologists return to an emphasis on ________.

• Consciousness

• Physical health

• Emotional stability

• Social behavior

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating ______.

• Emotional responses

• Sensory information

• Metabolic functions

• Long-term memory

Which part of the forebrain helps in processing new memories?

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

Which part of the forebrain is involved in regulating emotional responses?

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus