Psychology- Biological Approach

Localisation

The idea that every behaviour in the brain has a place

Neurons

nerve cells that send messages around the body

Cerebral Cortex

largest part of the brain that is a layer of neurons and has four lobes, Frontal, Poreital, occipital and temporal.

Cerebrem

largest part of the brain with the most responsibilities

Left & Right Hemispheres

two sides of the brain each with different responsibilities

Corpus Callosum

bundle of neurons seperating left and right

cortex

folded area on the outside of the brain

Limbic System

older structure that includes thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus.

Brain Stem

under limbic system and regulates vital processes and connects brain to the spinal cord.

Thalamus

mostly sensory function

hypothalamus

emotion, thirst and hunger

amygdala

memory, emotion and fear

hippocampus

memory (short to long term) and spacial awareness