The Brain

The Brain

The Brain

Steve Scouten

Psychology 202 09/23/2012 Professor Andy A. Gauler

University of Phoenix

Abstract

This paper will assist you in knowing the difference between the inner core of the brain compared to the cerebral cortex or outer covering of the brain while defining the importance of each. I will cover the definition of sensation and perception, explain the difference between them and give a sound example too. Furthermore, I will give the results of the left/right brain test in addition to how my orientation will help me with my future goals.

The Brain

The brain is compiled of two different major cores, the inner core and the outer core. The inner core can be separated into four areas, frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital regions. The outer core is one continuous cover on the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Inner Core The frontal lobe, located in the front of the forehead is the main control center for all of the muscles throughout the entire body. On top of that, it also is the master control area for your emotions and attitude. Planning and decision making initiate in this area, in addition to major problem solving capabilities. The temporal lobe, located on the side of brain, is an important area for processing auditory functions as well as contributing to maintaining a good equilibrium. Facial recognition is another important function of the temporal lobe. The parietal lobe helps us to feel pain and pressure. It also helps us to realize the sense of touch and even temperature. The Occipital lobe deals only with the visual aspects of everyday life and the things we see. Outer Core The outer core is also known as the “Cerebral Cortex”. The cerebral cortex is the main storage area of our brain. It is responsible for the higher level functions of our brain. Our primary learning center is in this cortex which makes it responsible for thinking and remembering. Our general ability to speak also comes from this area. The inner and outer core is so important to what we experience every day and both contribute to our overall learning process. Once that you experience any particular color, smell, taste, sound and item that we touch, it will later be stored in the outer core as a memory item and can therefore be retrieved at a later time or date. The inner core and outer core must work as a team. Sensation and Perception Sensation can be considered as a first or initial exposure to a sound, color, light, flavor or spice, hot or cold surface or area, and even a plush toy or jagged edge stimulus. Perception is how we see, hear, taste or feel and interpret the sensation just recently witnessed. Sensation is basically noticed by the stimulus and sensation helps to interpret what the stimulus means. Example: Start with a green, leafy vegetable. Your senses are looking for green and leafy in the vegetable isle of the store. Your first sensation was to interpret the green. Your eyes passed over the red, yellow, orange and purple items to find the green. Perception was a backup sensory reader concurring and redefining the sensation of the colors and textures of the vegetable isle.

Brain Orientation

Upon completion of the brain orientation quiz, I discovered that my score was even for the left and right side of the brain. That makes me feel comfortable to know that both sides are working well. People know me for my musical abilities as well as being multilingual. I feel that this will help my future regardless of what profession I end up in. I have the knowledge and tools to accomplish everything that I need.

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