1. Chapter 2 G: The Cerebral Cortex
A.P. Psychology

2. Do-Now (In Journal)
Using your book or notes, Identify the parts of the older brain structures that are responsible for the following functions:
Heartbeat:
All senses except for smell:
Feeling angry:
Memories of freshman year:
Sexual arousal:
Body movement:
Balance:
Reaching for food (survival):
Body temperature:

3. Structure of the Cerebral Cortex
Intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering the cerebral hemispheres
The body’s ultimate control and information-processing center
Glial Cells (Glia):
Cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons

4. Structure of the Cerebral Cortex
Frontal Lobes:
Located behind the forehead
Functions:
Speaking
Muscle Movements
Judgments
Parietal Lobes:
Located at the top/rear of the head
Sensory Input (Touch/Body position)

5. Structure of the Cerebral Cortex
Occipital Lobes
Located at the back of the head
Includes Visual Cortex
Functions:
Receives information from visual fields
Temporal Lobes
Located roughly above the ears
Includes Auditory Cortex
Receiving information primarily from the opposite ear

6. Structure of the Cerebral Cortex

7. The Visual and Auditory Cortex

8. The Visual and Auditory Cortex
Which lobe is responsible for interpreting visual information?
Which lobe is responsible for interpreting auditory information?

9. f.M.R.I.: Stimulation of Visual Cortex

10. Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
Motor Cortex:
Located at rear of frontal lobes
Controls voluntary movements (Output)
Sensory Cortex:
Located at front of parietal lobes
Registers and processes body touch and movement sensations (Input)
Association Areas:
Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved with primary motor/sensory functions
Involved in higher mental functions:
Learning
Remembering
Thinking
Speaking

11. Functions of the Motor and Sensory Cortex

12. Areas of the Cortex in Four Mammals

13. What can be inferred about organisms with larger association areas?

14. Review
Describe the functions of the following parts of the Cerebral Cortex:
Frontal Lobes
Parietal Lobes
Occipital Lobes
Temporal Lobes
Motor Cortex
Sensory Cortex
Association Areas

15. Homework Unit 3 Key People:
Research Study Response #1: “One Brain or Two?” (Pgs. 1-11)
Unit 3 Project: “3-D Brain Model”