Which Part of the Brain Coordinates Planning and Goal Setting

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain coordinates planning and goal setting?

• A)the brain stem
• B)the cerebellum
• C)the hypothalamus
• D)the frontal lobes of the cortex

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Definitions:

Integrity Versus Despair

Eighth stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, where older adults face the challenge of feeling satisfied that they have lived a good life and developed wisdom.

Psychosocial Development

Erikson's theory that individuals go through a series of stages in life, each characterized by a specific psychological struggle that contributes to a major aspect of personality.

Mental Processes

Internal, covert activities of our minds, such as thinking, problem-solving, and remembering.

Frontal Lobes

The Frontal Lobes are regions of the brain located behind the forehead, responsible for important cognitive skills like emotional expression, problem solving, memory, language, judgment, and sexual behavior.