AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

STUDYING THE BRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
an area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.
A
motor cortex
B
somatosensory cortex
C
visual cortex
D
association areas
E
auditory cortex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the brain areas most involved in controlling these voluntary movements is the motor cortex. The motor cortex is located in the rear portion of the frontal lobe, just before the central sulcus (furrow) that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.

Detailed explanation-2: -Frontal Lobes These include motor skills such as voluntary movement, speech, intellectual and behavioral functions. The areas that produce movement in parts of the body are found in the primary motor cortex or precentral gyrus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary function of the motor cortex is to generate signals to direct the movement of the body. It is part of the frontal lobe and is anterior to the central sulcus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your motor cortex is responsible for body movement. Your prefrontal cortex is in charge of “executive functions, ” such as thinking and problem-solving. It also supervises and directs other areas of your brain. Broca’s area is a part of your frontal lobe that’s involved with speech production.

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