Test

What was the main belief of phrenology?

• The length of the fingers determines skills.

• The color of the eyes determines behavior.

• The size of the brain determines intelligence.

• The shape of the skull determines personality traits.

What did the case of Phineas Gage demonstrate about the brain?

• Brain injuries have no effect on personality.

• All brain functions are located in the same area.

• Different brain areas control different aspects of behavior.

• The brain is not involved in decision-making.

What is the truth about the myth that humans only use 10% of their brains?

• It is true; most of the brain is inactive.

• It is false; only the right hemisphere is active.

• It is false; almost all brain regions are active during simple tasks.

• It is true; only the left hemisphere is active.

What connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

• Cerebellum

• Corpus callosum

• Thalamus

• Medulla

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is involved in processing visual information?

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe