Understanding the Role of Different Brain Parts in Various Scenarios
In the following scenarios, explain how different parts of the brain might have influenced the outcomes. Definitions alone will not score. Apply your knowledge of the brain's functions to each situation.
Ashley planned to drive from New York to California to attend college. However, shortly after departing, she became uncertain about which roads to take and called her parents for assistance with directions. Because she was distracted, she drove off the side of the road and grazed the front bumper of her car on the guardrail. Fortunately, the car was not too badly damaged, so she continued on her journey. Although she ultimately made it to California, she had a lingering fear of guardrails for several months following her experience.
In a geography course, Danny is required to learn the capital cities of every country of the world. At the end of the semester, the professor will randomly select twenty countries and give each student an oral quiz on the capital cities in front of the class.
Explain how the sympathetic nervous system might hinder Danny’s success with this task. Definitions alone will not score.
Savannah is a junior in high school and is preparing for an exam in her beginning Japanese course. The exam will consist of both written and spoken portions.
James is in a driver’s education course preparing to take his driving test. The course includes both book work and driving on the road to prepare students for a written and a road test.
James is in a driver’s education course preparing to take his driving test. The course includes both book work and driving on the road to prepare students for a written and a road test.
Sachio traveled to a prestigious college to audition for a music scholarship. After he arrived, he learned that his audition had been rescheduled for late in the day. Sachio was required to play several difficult pieces on his saxophone and interview with the judges. Just before leaving campus, he was offered a full scholarship to the college.
Question 1
Explain how motor neurons might have helped Ashley drive from New York to California
Question 2
Explain how the sympathetic nervous system might hinder Danny’s success with this task. Definitions alone will not score.
Question 3
Describe how the prefrontal cortex relates to Annabelle's decison to go a college.
Question 4
Describe how the Broca’s area relates to Savannah’s successful learning and performance.
Question 5
Describe how the cerebellum would influence Jame's ability to drive a car during the road test.
Question 6
Describe how the reticular formation is related to the results of James's written test.
Question 7
Describe how the somatosensory cortex contributed to Sacchio's success:
Question 8
Describe how the temporal lobe contributed to Sacchio's success:
Question 9
Describe how the hippocampus contributed to Sacchio's success:
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