AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE CEREBRAL CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The role of the cerebellum is to
A
detect emotions
B
coordinate posture and balance
C
process visual information
D
think symbolically
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cerebellum is important for making postural adjustments in order to maintain balance. Through its input from vestibular receptors and proprioceptors, it modulates commands to motor neurons to compensate for shifts in body position or changes in load upon muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum regulates the cognitive and automatic processes of posture-gait control by acting on the cerebral cortex via the thalamocortical projection and on the brainstem, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both the cerebrum, in the front of the brain, and the cerebellum, in the back of the brain where it meets the spinal cord, play a part in helping the body move. The cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement, while the cerebellum controls things like posture, balance, muscular activity, and more.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cerebellum is located in the back of your brain. It helps with the coordination and movement related to motor skills, especially involving the hands and feet. It also helps maintain posture, balance, and equilibrium.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cerebellum-also called the “little brain” because it looks like a small version of the cerebrum-is responsible for balance, movement, and coordination.

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