AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The largest section of the brain also responsible for problem solving is called:
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
brain stem
D
spinal cord
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature. Other areas of the cerebrum enable speech, judgment, thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, emotions and learning. Other functions relate to vision, hearing, touch and other senses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your frontal lobe is at the front of your brain behind your forehead. Functions of your frontal lobe include: Decision-making, problem-solving.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cerebrum: is the largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres. It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine control of movement. Cerebellum: is located under the cerebrum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cerebrum, or telencephalon, is the large upper part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres . In the human skull, the cerebrum sits atop the brainstem, with the cerebellum underneath the rear portion.

Detailed explanation-5: -The largest part of the brain is cerebrum. The cerebrum is the front of the brain containing the cerebral cortex on the outside and white matter at its center. The cerebrum is responsible for coordination in movements and temperature regulation.

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