AP Psychology Chapter Summary
1. Brainstem- It begins where the spinal cord swells after entering the skull. It regulates all automatic survival roles, such as breathing and heartbeats.
2. Thalamus- The thalamus is the uppermost part of the brainstem. It directs information to the sensory cortex and provides feedback to the cerebellum and medulla.
3. Medulla- The foundation of the brainstem. It manages heartbeat and breathing.
4. Reticular formation- The nerve region travelling through the brainstem and thalamus. The network is responsible for governing arousal.
5. Cerebellum- The area located directly behind the brainstem. It processes sensory input, organizes movement, helps sustain balance, and implements nonverbal learning and memory.
6. Limbic system- Neural …show more content…
system, which is composed of the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus, directly below each cerebral hemisphere. It helps control emotions and drives.
7. Amygdala- Two bean sized structure underneath the thalamus. It helps control emotion.
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Hypothalamus- The structure next to the amygdala and below the thalamus. It helps coordinate the endocrine system along with the pituitary gland. It is associated with emotion and reward.
9. Pituitary gland- Situated at the end of the limbic system below all the other parts of the limbic system. It is the director of the endocrine system.
10. Hippocampus- Two large tubes circling around the limbic system near the center of the brain. It oversees and manages memory.
11. Right hemisphere- The right half of the brain. Makes inferences, controls our self-awareness, and regulates speech.
12. Left hemisphere- The left half of the brain. Associated more with calculation and language, as well as coordinating the right side of the body.
13. Corpus callosum- Located above the limbic system in the center of the brain, the corpus callosum attaches the two hemispheres of the brain.
14. Pons- The area of the brainstem directly above the medulla that aides in movement.
15. Spinal cord- The mass of bones called the spine that feeds directly into the brain, making a pathway for neural fibers travelling to and from the brain. Helps make the central nervous system, and controls simple …show more content…
reflexes.
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Cerebral cortex- All of the brain not composed of everything besides the limbic system and brainstem. The largest part of our brain, the cerebral cortex is the chief information processor and ultimate
controller.
17. Frontal lobes- The foremost part of the brain, just behind the forehead. Helps make judgements, plans, and controls speaking and muscle movements.
118. Parietal lobes- The back of the brain, leading from the frontal lobe to the back of the skull. Manages information received regarding touch and body position.
19. Occipital lobes- The area near the back base of the skull, underneath the parietal lobes and behind the temporal lobes. Processes all information regarding sight.
20. Temporal lobes- The portion of the brain resting right above the ears, below the frontal and parietal lobes. Manages all auditory information received.
21. Motor cortex- Situated at the rear of the frontal cortex, near the middle of the brain. It regulates voluntary movement.
22. Somatosensory cortex- The area of the brain situated at the foremost part of the parietal lobes that registers the information for physical touch and movement sensations.
23. Wernicke’s area- A small part of the cerebral cortex that is situated near the back of the brain in the left hemisphere. Wernicke’s area is mainly involved with comprehending written and spoken language.
24. Broca’s area- A small part of the cerebral cortex, located near the front of the brain in the left hemisphere. It is mainly concerned with the formulation and production of language.
2. Thalamus- The thalamus is the uppermost part of the brainstem. It directs information to the sensory cortex and provides feedback to the cerebellum and medulla.
3. Medulla- The foundation of the brainstem. It manages heartbeat and breathing.
4. Reticular formation- The nerve region travelling through the brainstem and thalamus. The network is responsible for governing arousal.
5. Cerebellum- The area located directly behind the brainstem. It processes sensory input, organizes movement, helps sustain balance, and implements nonverbal learning and memory.
6. Limbic system- Neural …show more content…
system, which is composed of the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus, directly below each cerebral hemisphere. It helps control emotions and drives.
7. Amygdala- Two bean sized structure underneath the thalamus. It helps control emotion.
8.
Hypothalamus- The structure next to the amygdala and below the thalamus. It helps coordinate the endocrine system along with the pituitary gland. It is associated with emotion and reward.
9. Pituitary gland- Situated at the end of the limbic system below all the other parts of the limbic system. It is the director of the endocrine system.
10. Hippocampus- Two large tubes circling around the limbic system near the center of the brain. It oversees and manages memory.
11. Right hemisphere- The right half of the brain. Makes inferences, controls our self-awareness, and regulates speech.
12. Left hemisphere- The left half of the brain. Associated more with calculation and language, as well as coordinating the right side of the body.
13. Corpus callosum- Located above the limbic system in the center of the brain, the corpus callosum attaches the two hemispheres of the brain.
14. Pons- The area of the brainstem directly above the medulla that aides in movement.
15. Spinal cord- The mass of bones called the spine that feeds directly into the brain, making a pathway for neural fibers travelling to and from the brain. Helps make the central nervous system, and controls simple …show more content…
reflexes.
16.
Cerebral cortex- All of the brain not composed of everything besides the limbic system and brainstem. The largest part of our brain, the cerebral cortex is the chief information processor and ultimate
controller.
17. Frontal lobes- The foremost part of the brain, just behind the forehead. Helps make judgements, plans, and controls speaking and muscle movements.
118. Parietal lobes- The back of the brain, leading from the frontal lobe to the back of the skull. Manages information received regarding touch and body position.
19. Occipital lobes- The area near the back base of the skull, underneath the parietal lobes and behind the temporal lobes. Processes all information regarding sight.
20. Temporal lobes- The portion of the brain resting right above the ears, below the frontal and parietal lobes. Manages all auditory information received.
21. Motor cortex- Situated at the rear of the frontal cortex, near the middle of the brain. It regulates voluntary movement.
22. Somatosensory cortex- The area of the brain situated at the foremost part of the parietal lobes that registers the information for physical touch and movement sensations.
23. Wernicke’s area- A small part of the cerebral cortex that is situated near the back of the brain in the left hemisphere. Wernicke’s area is mainly involved with comprehending written and spoken language.
24. Broca’s area- A small part of the cerebral cortex, located near the front of the brain in the left hemisphere. It is mainly concerned with the formulation and production of language.