Biopsychology - Lesson 6

What does the term 'localisation of function' refer to?

• The idea that all brain functions are spread throughout the brain

• The principle that specific functions (e.g. vision, hearing, memory) have specific locations within the brain

• The belief that only the left hemisphere is functional

• The process of brain damage recovery

The two hemispheres (right and left) of the cerebrum control the ______ side of the body. This is known as ______ organisation.

• opposite, contralateral

• same, ipsilateral

• upper, superior

• lower, inferior

Which hemisphere of the cerebrum controls movement, sensations, visual and auditory processing on the right side of the body?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

Which hemisphere of the cerebrum controls movement, sensations, visual and auditory processing on the left side of the body?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

The motor cortex is responsible for voluntary movements and is located in the ______ lobe of both hemispheres.

• frontal

• parietal

• temporal

• occipital

Different parts of the motor cortex control different parts of the body, and these areas are arranged logically next to one another.

• True

• False

Which lobe of the brain contains the somatosensory cortex?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

The visual cortex is located in the _______ lobe

• occipital

• frontal

• parietal

• temporal

What is the function of the auditory cortex?

• Processes sensations such as pain and pressure

• Processes information such as colour and shape

• Processes information such as pitch and volume

• Controls voluntary motor skills

The thalamus acts as a relay station, passing information onto the visual cortex.

• True

• False