PSYC 2307 Study Guide - Final Guide: Spatial Cognition, Accessory Nerve, Cerebral Circulation

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2307
• Professor: Brian Tansley

Document Summary

1. compare and contrast the visual symptoms associated with of the posterior parietal lobe with lesions of the inferotemporal cortex. Language lateralization is in the left hemisphere and functions in both right and left handers. The (3) hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone have an effect on behavior and modulate neuronal activity which have an effect on cognitive functions. Estrogen: primary female sex hormone; responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Testosterone: affects gender development and expression (both somatic and behavioural) Progesterone: an endogenous steroid and progesterone sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species. (direct from brian"s lec 6 on hormones: differentiate the roles of premotor and supplementary motor cortices in the sequencing of motor movements. They have connections with the spinal cord and can provide direct and low level control over movements. In addition, they are involved in mental rehearsal before performing a movement.