The Brain (A Level Only) (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does localisation of function refer to?
What does localisation of function refer to?
Certain functions linked to certain areas
What is the primary function of the motor cortex?
What is the primary function of the motor cortex?
Controls body movement
Which types of sensory information does the somatosensory cortex process?
Which types of sensory information does the somatosensory cortex process?
Touch, pressure, temperature, and pain
What does the visual cortex process?
What does the visual cortex process?
Visual information from the eyes
Which brain area is NOT organised contralaterally?
Which brain area is NOT organised contralaterally?
Auditory cortex
What is the function of Broca's area?
What is the function of Broca's area?
Enables us to produce language
What is the function of Wernicke's area?
What is the function of Wernicke's area?
Enables us to understand language
Where are Broca's and Wernicke's areas located?
Where are Broca's and Wernicke's areas located?
Lateralised to the left hemisphere
What is Broca's aphasia?
What is Broca's aphasia?
Damage to Broca's area
Which three cortices are organised contralaterally?
Which three cortices are organised contralaterally?
Motor, somatosensory, and visual
How does brain plasticity research challenge localisation of function?
How does brain plasticity research challenge localisation of function?
Undamaged areas can take over lost functions
What did the Phineas Gage case study suggest about the frontal lobe?
What did the Phineas Gage case study suggest about the frontal lobe?
May be responsible for regulating mood