1. It’s All in Your Mind – Brain Anatomy
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2. Major Parts of the Brain
a) Forebrain
- cerebral cortex
- limbic system
b) Midbrain
c) Hindbrain
- pons
- medulla
- cerebellum

3. The Forebrain
When you look at the brain, what you are actually seeing is almost all forebrain
Contains the largest part of the brain known as the cerebrum
has right and left sides that are called hemispheres
the hemispheres are connected by a wide band of fibers called the corpus callosum
The corpus callosum is white matter, not grey matter

4. Cerebral Cortex – the outermost layer of the brain
If you were to unfold it all, it would be about 2 metres square
The cortex controls perception, memory, and all higher cognitive functions, including the ability to concentrate, reason and think in abstract form.

5. Lobes of the Brain (4) Frontal Parietal Occipital Temporal
* Note: Occasionally, the Insula is considered the fifth lobe. It is located deep to the Temporal Lobe.

6. Lobes of the Brain - Frontal
is located under your forehead
Takes up 1/3 of the brain
It plays an integral role in the following functions/actions :
involved with personality, emotions, and motor behaviors
- Memory Formation
- Manages Emotions
- Decision Making/Reasoning
FRONTAL LBE
- Personality
- Personality Formation
Focuses Attention
Investigation (Phineas Gage)
- Self-Analysis
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7. Damage to the Frontal lobe
One of the most common effects of frontal damage can be a dramatic change in social behavior
- A person's personality can undergo significant changes after an injury to the frontal lobes, especially when both lobes are involved.
Phineas Gage is an example!

8. Phineas Gage – Hank Greene

9. Frontal

10. Lobes of the Brain - Parietal Lobe
Is found on the top of your head
It plays a major role in the following
functions/actions:
- Senses and integrates sensation(s)
PARIETAL LOBE
Spatial awareness and perception
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11. Damage to the Parietal lobe
If damage is sustained to the parietal lobe, a person would most likely have difficulty reading, recognizing people and objects, and having a comprehensive awareness of his or her own body and limbs and their positioning in space.

12. Lobes of the Brain – Occipital Lobe
It is found at the back of your head
It plays a major role in the following functions/actions:
Its primary function is the
processing, integration,
interpretation, etc. of
VISION and visual stimuli
Damage to this area can
result in vision problems or
hallucinations.
OCCIPITAL LOBE
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13. Lobes of the Brain – Temporal Lobe
They play an integral role in the following functions:
Lobes of the Brain – Temporal Lobe
The Temporal Lobes are located on the sides of the brain above your ears
They play an integral role in the following functions
Hearing
Organization/Comprehension of language
Information Retrieval (Memory and Memory Formation)
TEMPORAL LOBE
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14. Damage to the Temporal lobe
Can result in:
Problems with sensation and perception
Visual issues
Language comprehension problems
Impaired long term memory
Altered personality
Altered sexual behaviour