Understanding the Mind
Major Divisions of the Brain
The brain, the center of cognitive function, is commonly divided into three major sections: the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain. The forebrain includes the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, and limbic system (hippocampus, amygdala).
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Cerebral Lobes & Primary Areas
- Frontal Lobe: Executive function, inhibition, and motor control, managed by the prefrontal and primary motor cortices.
- Parietal Lobe: Processing somatosensory information and spatial awareness.
- Temporal Lobe: Auditory processing and memory, particularly involving the medial temporal structures like the hippocampus.
- Occipital Lobe: Processing visual information.
Localization of Function
Early evidence for localization of function came from clinical cases and lesion studies, such as the discoveries of Broca (speech production) and Wernicke (language comprehension). Modern neuroimaging techniques continue to refine our understanding of these functional maps, revealing complex, distributed networks.
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