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Infants in this sensorimotor substage learn to repeat bodily movement that occurred initially by chance; they then repeat this chance behavior intentionally.
Phineas Gage
A famous case study in the history of neuroscience and psychology; he was a railroad worker who survived a severe brain injury in the 19th century, leading to significant changes in personality and behavior.
Frontal Lobe
The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and control of purposeful behaviors.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.
Brain Tumor
A mass or growth of abnormal cells located within or close to the brain.
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