AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?
A
Cerebellum
B
Cerebrum
C
Diencephalon
D
Brain Stem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your cerebrum is the largest part of your brain and handles conscious thoughts and actions. Different areas within your cerebrum also have different responsibilities like language, behavior, sensory processing and more.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neuroscientists believe that, in humans and mammals, the cerebral cortex is the “seat of consciousness, ” while the midbrain reticular formation and certain thalamic nuclei may provide gating and other necessary functions of the cortex (12).

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: -(seh-REE-brum) The largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres, or halves, called the cerebral hemispheres. Areas within the cerebrum control muscle functions and also control speech, thought, emotions, reading, writing, and learning.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cerebrum controls voluntary movement, intelligence and memory. Precision, coordination and timing, posture are all controlled by the cerebellum.

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