AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE CEREBRAL CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For each statement, identify the lobe that has the primary responsibility for that activity or experience.experiencing an itch
A
Frontal Lobe
B
Parietal Lobe
C
Occipital Lobe
D
Temporal Lobe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These studies suggest that the medial parietal cortex may have a role in modulating itch and pain. The reduced activity in the medial parietal cortex, which is induced by scratching, could diminish itch perception.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your parietal lobe helps with your sense of direction relative to the world around you. A major part of that is how you tell left from right, how you orient yourself and parts of your body using your eyesight, and how you understand sensory input from both sides of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parietal lobe is located just under the parietal bone of the skull. This important brain lobe helps integrate sensory input and process language.

Detailed explanation-4: -Brain lobes The frontal lobe is important for cognitive functions and control of voluntary movement or activity. The parietal lobe processes information about temperature, taste, touch and movement, while the occipital lobe is primarily responsible for vision.

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