Biological Psychology Overview

The branch of psychology that explores the biological basis of human behavior, focusing on how our brain, nervous system, and other bodily processes influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

The outer layer of the cerebrum, responsible for complex cognitive functions like thinking, learning, and memory.

The two halves of the brain, each controlling different functions and communicating with each other.

Large divisions within each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for specific functions like movement, sensation, vision, and hearing.

The lobe responsible for planning, decision-making, and complex thought processes.

The lobe responsible for processing sensory information, including touch, temperature, and pain.

The lobe responsible for processing visual information.

The lobe responsible for processing auditory information, including hearing, language, and memory.

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for controlling voluntary movements.

The representation of the body on the motor cortex, where different parts of the body are mapped to specific areas.

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing sensory information from the body.

The representation of the body on the somatosensory cortex, where different parts of the body are mapped to specific areas.

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

The bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from the eyes to the brain.

The point where the optic nerves from each eye cross over, ensuring that information from both eyes reaches both hemispheres of the brain.

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information from the ears.

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for language production, located in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere.

A language disorder that affects the ability to produce fluent and grammatical speech, often due to damage to Broca's Area.

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for language comprehension, located in the temporal lobe of the left hemisphere.

A language disorder that affects the ability to understand spoken and written language, often due to damage to Wernicke's Area.

A thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing them to communicate with each other.

A surgical procedure that severs the corpus callosum, often performed to treat severe epilepsy.

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that can cause a variety of symptoms, including convulsions, loss of consciousness, and changes in behavior.

The functions that are primarily controlled by the left hemisphere of the brain, such as language, logic, and analytical thinking.

The functions that are primarily controlled by the right hemisphere of the brain, such as spatial awareness, facial recognition, and creativity.

A neuroimaging technique that measures brain wave activity, providing insights into brain function.

A task that primarily engages language processing abilities, such as reading, writing, or speaking.

A task that primarily engages spatial processing abilities, such as navigating, map reading, or visual puzzles.