Localization of function in the brain

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Localisation Theory
Different parts of the brain associated with different physical & psychological functions
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Hemispheres
2 symetrical divisions of the brain
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Left Hemisphere
Controls the right hand-side of the body
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Right Hemisphere
Controls the left side of the body
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Lateralisation
the dominance of a hemisphere over certain phyisical and psychological actions
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Divisions of the brain
Frontal Lobe; Parietal; Occipital; Temporal
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Frontal lobes
motor area; associated with voluntary movement; damage causes loss over the control
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Parietal lobes
Somatosensory area; sensory information
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Occipital
Visual area; associatesd with visual informations; damage results in blindness in a particular visual field
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Temporal Lobes
auditory area; associated with spoken informations; damage affects the ability of comprehend language
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Hemispheres

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2 symetrical divisions of the brain

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Left Hemisphere

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Right Hemisphere

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Lateralisation

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