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The Brain and Behavior

Stephanie Collard

BEH/225

08/24/14

Christina Lakeman

The Brain and Behavior 2

The Brain and Behavior

The Neocortex is the top layer of the brain, and it is divided into four major lobes: The

frontal lobe, the occipital lobe, the temporal lobe, and the parietal lobe. These lobes each are

divided further into regions which have individual and unique functions. The frontal lobe and

Temporal lobes are both involved in affecting behavior in different ways. The frontal lobe is

involved with control of movement, while the temporal lobe is the primary spot for auditory

processing and high level visual processing.

The Frontal lobe contains several regions known as the prefrontal cortex, the orbitofrontal

cortex, the primary motor cortex, and the premotor cortex. Each region of the frontal lobe

handles different functions. The Prefrontal cortex takes up the largest part of the frontal lobe

and it is crucial for the performance of skills that require intelligence. The orbitofrontal cortex

is the front and middle part of the prefrontal cortex. This section is essential for risk and reward

assessment and influences an individual’s moral judgment. If this area is damaged, you may

retain your intellectual knowledge, but lack the social graces and manners for appropriate

social interaction. You might also lose your sense of “risk aversion” regardless of known

consequences and might become more of a daredevil or risk taker. The Primary motor cortex is

near the rear portion of the frontal lobe. This section takes direct control of the muscles from

the spinal cord and controls reflexes. The premotor cortex monitors movement sequences using

sensory feedback. Activity in the premotor cortex helps you to pay attention when performing

complex motor sequences, and helps you to figure out what to do next if you get “stuck.”

The Temporal lobe is the section of the neocortex that combines auditory and visual

information. The occipital lobe sends visual information to the lower part of the temporal lobe,

which then processes the information for object and pattern recognition. The temporal lobe is

responsible for high-order visual recognition such as facial recognition. Damage to this area

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The Brain and Behavior Stephanie Collard BEH/225 08/24/14 Christina Lakeman The Brain and Behavior The Neocortex is the top layer of the brain, and it is divided into four major lobes: The frontal lobe, the occipital lobe, the temporal lobe, and the parietal lobe. These lobes each are divided further into regions which have individual and unique functions. The frontal lobe and Temporal lobes are both involved in affecting behavior in different ways. The frontal lobe is involved with control of movement, while the temporal lobe is the primary spot for auditory processing and high level visual processing. The Frontal lobe contains several regions known as the prefrontal cortex, the orbitofrontal cortex, the primary motor cortex, and the premotor cortex. Each region of the frontal lobe handles different functions. The Prefrontal cortex takes up the largest part of the frontal lobe and it is crucial for the performance of skills that require intelligence. The orbitofrontal cortex is the front and middle part of the prefrontal cortex. This section is essential for risk and reward assessment and influences an individual's moral judgment. If this area is damaged, you may retain your ...
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