PSYB57H3 Study Guide - Midbrain, Hindbrain
Document Summary
Symptoms patients recognize people, but are convinced they are imposters. Neural basis abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex, temporal lobe, and amygdala. What we learn syndromes like this illustrate broader issues about the function of brain areas as well as cognitive pro cessing. Division of brain the human brain is divided into three main structures. Midbrain controls critical life functions coordinates movements, relays sensory information to forebrain, and regulates pain. Forebrain most relevant region for complex cognitive pro cesses. Subcortical structures include thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, and amygdala. Neuroimaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (pet), computerized axial tomography (ct), and magnetic resonance imaging (mri); allow for precise, three- dimensional repre sen ta tions of the brain, and are not invasive. Neuroimaging example functional magnetic resonance imaging (fmri) can be used to mea sure brain activity while people perform various tasks, including viewing faces and pictures.
