Localization

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

The idea that specific brain regions have specific functions related to specific behavior

Question 2

Examples

Answer 2

• Hippocampus is related to learning and spatial information
• Broca’s area is the left hemisphere that controls language expression
• Wernicke’s area is the right hemisphere that controls language reception)

Question 3

CT

Answer 3

Pros/application: applies to neurosurgeons because them knowing the function of a certain brain area allows them to either avoid or target a part when performing a surgery
Cons: definition states that only specific brain regions have specific functions that relate to a behavior but some functions are distributed across many different brain regions (meaning there is relative localization but not strict localization)