Flashcard on Brain Functions and Localisation

Front

What does the localisation theory suggest about brain functions?

Back

They are located in specific areas of the brain.

Front

Lateralisation in the context of brain hemispheres

Back

Each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body.

Front

Which brain lobe is associated with auditory functions?

Back

Temporal lobe

Front

Broca's area is related to which function?

Back

Producing language

Front

Wernicke's area is associated with which function?

Back

Language understanding

Front

What improvement was observed in 30% of participants after cingulotomy?

Back

Reduced OCD symptoms

Front

What did brain scans identify about Broca's and Wernicke's areas?

Back

They are involved in semantic and episodic areas.

Front

What does the counterpoint about learning in rats suggest?

Back

Learning is holistic, not localised.

Front

What does the evaluation of language localisation question?

Back

The role of the right hemisphere and thalamus

Front

What is a limitation of case study evidence in brain localisation?

Back

It may lack generalisability and be subjective.