PSYC 1000 Lecture 6: Psych notes - module 6.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Paula Barata

Document Summary

Cerebral: the intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering the cerebral hemispheres; the brain"s ultimate control and information-processing center. Glial cells: cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they may also play a role in learning and thinking. Frontal lobes: portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgments. Parietal lobes: portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; receives sensory input for touch and body position. Occipital lobes: portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields. Temporal lobes: portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear. Motor cortex: an area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.