Meet Your Master: Crash Course Psycholoygy #4

Who is considered the founder of phrenology?

• John Watson

• Charles Darwin

• Franz Joseph Gall

• Sigmund Freud

What significant change in personality did Phineas Gage experience after his accident?

• He became surly and mean-spirited.

• He became happier.

• He lost all his memories.

• He became more intellectual.

Which statement about the brain's energy use is true?

• The brain's energy use disproves the 10% usage myth.

• Most of the brain remains inactive.

• The brain requires 5% of the body's energy.

• The brain uses 50% of the body's energy.

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, and circadian rhythms?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

What is the primary function of the cerebral cortex?

• It controls voluntary movement.

• It helps coordinate movement.

• It is responsible for non-verbal learning.

• It oversees the ability to think, speak, and perceive.