The Evolutionary Specialization of the Association Areas of the Occipital

question 311

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary specialization of the association areas of the occipital and frontal lobes for facial recognition may be due to this skill being important in

• A)self-preservation from potential dangers.
• B)leadership among tribe members.
• C)sound localization through lip movement.
• D)socialization.

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Definitions:

Lips

The fleshy, movable parts surrounding the opening of the mouth, involved in speaking, expressing emotions, and eating.

Sensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for receiving and processing sensory information from various parts of the body, located primarily in the parietal lobe.

Motor Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Aphasia

Impairment of language, usually caused by left-hemisphere damage either to Broca’s area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke’s area (impairing understanding).