AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Damage to the cerebellum would most affect the career of
A
an architect
B
a teacher
C
an athlete
D
a librarian
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cerebrum controls all motor tasks, language, and memory actions, while the cerebellum controls balance, coordination, and posture. The role of these two brain hemispheres is to maintain balance in athletes. The cerebral cortex helps process mental events (e.g., thinking) while the cerebellum controls the movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, the cerebrum, if damaged, may cause personality disorders, loss of senses, or trouble with thinking and learning. Damage to the brain stem, on the other hand, may lead to breathing issues, paralysis, and even death. Location is a very important factor in the development of brain damage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the function of the cerebellum is to maintain body posture, muscle toning, coordination, and equilibrium of the body.

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