Psychological Functions Such as the Processing of Visual Information, Language

question 76

Multiple Choice

Psychological functions such as the processing of visual information, language, and the planning of voluntary behaviors are controlled by the

• A)hypothalamus.
• B)the cerebral cortex.
• C)the limbic system.
• D)brain stem.

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Definitions:

Brain Areas

Distinct sections of the brain dedicated to specific functions, such as the occipital lobe for vision or the temporal lobe for hearing and memory.

Universal Grammar Theory

A theory proposed by Noam Chomsky that suggests the ability to acquire language is innate to humans and that all languages share a common underlying structure.

Evidence

Information or data that are systematically collected to support or refute a particular claim or hypothesis.

Cochlear Implant

A medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.