Parts of the Brain

You remember tons of relevant information because of this class. Which part of the brain processed the memories?

• Hypothalamus

• Medulla

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

You watched a movie where a puppy dies and it made you cry. Which part of the brain was responsible for your emotion?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

You were talking about how much you love psychology class. Which part of your brain controlled the speech?

• Medulla

• Amygdala

• Wernicke's Area

• Broca's Area

Your heart is beating right now, even though you don't have to consciously control it. Which part of the brain handles this?

• Pons

• Medulla

• Cerebellus

• Reticular Activating System

Which part of the brain makes your stomach growl as you think about delicious food?

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

• Corpus Callosum

You are an engaged and focused student, always paying full attention in psychology class. Which part of the brain controls your level of alertness?

• Cerebellum

• Reticular Activating System

• Thalamus

• Medulla

You look to the right and see a very attractive person. Which part of the brain sends the visual information to the correct lobe for processing?

• Pons

• Corpus Callosum

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

You stand up and bump into your desk because you are clumsy. Which part of your brain controls your balance and posture?

• Pons

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

Your mom tells you that you are a great child and make her very proud. Which part of the brain controls your ability to understand her praise?

• Broca's Area

• Wernicke's Area

• Cerebellum

• Pons

You think about all of the healthy and responsible choices that you are going to make today. Which part of the brain controls this thinking?

• Cerebellum

• Corpus Callosum

• Cerebrum

• Amygdala