Brain Structures and Functions Viviana N. Reyes ESE370: Learning & the Brain (CXI1409A) Instructor: Charisse Jones March 9‚ 2014 Brain Structures and Functions Many are fascinated by the brain and its functions. Our brain is composed of different units and lobes that work together but each part‚ of course‚ has a special function. We all ask ourselves‚ how is it that we learn? Do our senses have anything to do with getting new information into our brain? Technology
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The term complex trauma describes a dual problem of children’s exposure to multiple somatic event in the impact of this exposure on long-term and immediate outcomes. Complex trauma exposure typically results when a child is abused or neglected‚ but it can also be caused by multiple other events. Many children involved in the child welfare system have experienced complex trauma. The consequences of complex trauma exposure are devastating for a child. This is because complex trauma exposure typically
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often talked-about problem among war news and catastrophic events. It’s a household word and a well-known phrase. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common brain affliction‚ with many causes. Research about its effects on the brain and brain chemistry are still going on‚ and treatments are still being tested. Post-traumatic stress disorder affects multiple areas of the brain‚ and that‚ in turn‚ affects an individual’s ability to function. Learning about PTSD and its effects on the brain is important
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Phineas Gage Paper | Gerald Thauberger | Lori Vrbsky Psy 360 | Phineas Gage Paper There are many cognitive functions that the brain performs on a daily basis. People can survive with traumatic brain injuries or strokes and still function to a point. The brain is an amazing organ that can be resilient and bounce back from brain injuries due to an accident or stroke‚ depending on which areas of the brain are affected. If certain areas of the brain are affected then the person could lose
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BRAIN STRUCTURES‚ ETYMOLOGY and FUNCTIONS STRUCTURE ETYMOLOGY FUNCTION Prefrontal Cortex (or Frontal Lobe) “relating to the forehead” “hull‚ husk‚ pod” (Chudler‚ n. d.) Controls executive functions such as judgment‚ managing emotional characteristics‚ voluntary movement‚ reasoning‚ memory‚ and language skills (Kahn‚ 2012) Temporal Lobe “temples of the head” “hull‚ husk‚ pod” (Chudler‚ n. d.) Manages hearing‚ speech‚ and auditory functions (Kahn‚ 2012) Occipital Lobe
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Wernickes area = Words are comprehended in this area- it adds comprehension and carries information to Brocas area. Damage to Wernicks area causes receptive aphasia Brocas area = will give rise to the motor program for spoken language that allows you to speak a word If you have a stroke in brocas area your whole vocabulary may go down to 1-2 words. Damage to Brocas area causes expressive aphasia. Execution of the language is from precentral gyrus. Protein in the Mitochondria is an
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2018 To what extent can cognitive development be understood in terms of the specialization of function in specific structures of the brain? Developmental cognitive neuropsychology seeks to understand and explain the relationship between the human brain and its function. One might consider the extent to which cognitive development can be understood in terms of the specialisation of function in specific structures of the brain. Two contrasting theories of functional specialisation will be presented
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The human brain has many areas that each have their own specific functions. To be able to enjoy an evening of eating pizza‚ socializing‚ and playing cards‚ the brain would have to use a few of it’s specialized areas to get you through the night successfully. The four main areas that it would have to use are the Broca’s area‚ hippocampus‚ hypothalamus‚ and occipital lobe. The first area is called the Broca’s area; which happens to be a part of the frontal lobe linked to speech production. The Broca’s
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The brain‚ unlike the heart is the most important part of the body‚ it weighs up to three pounds and comprises the hefty cerebrum‚ cerebellum‚ and the brainstem. The cerebrum which is the largest portion performs all higher cognitive functions. The cerebellum is responsible for motor functions‚ such as the coordination of movement and balance. The brain stem is dedicated to involuntary functions such as breathing. The brain is comprised of the cerebrum‚ cerebellum‚ and brain stem The largest part
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your letter‚ it was great to hear from you. I hope that you’ll manage your exams and make us proud. Remember‚ you can’t exaggerate because the stress will destroy you. So don’t overwork! There’s no change in my life‚ but I have to tell you about one accident I witnessed. You won’t believe! Two weeks ago I was a spectator of a car race in Andora. One of the participants were our Polish sportsman Robert Kubica (27)‚ and his partner Jakub Gerber (32). I was so excited watching the race when suddenly
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