PSYCH 2GG3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Cerebral Cortex, Perceptual Learning, Brainstem
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Lecture 5 different parts of the brain. A sagittal (bisected front to back) view of the human brain showing some of the major structures that make up the forebrain, the midbrain, and the hindbrain, together with their principal functions. Motivation and emotion very important in learning limbic system: contains all structures labelled on diagram, called limbic" because the structures are connected by tons of neurons, we share this system with a lot of other animal species. **cerebral cortex also important*: cortex refers to outer part of the brain this structure is newer: tends to be more unique to humans. The lower brain stem responsible for basic physiological functions such as respiration and heart rate. The cerebellum is centrally involved in locomotion and balance: midbrain. The upper brain stem responsible for regulating waking and sleeping and for controlling general arousal. Nerve fibers associated with movement: forebrain. The largest and most complex brain structure.
