Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305091870
Author: Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Biopsychology deals with the study of how the nervous system works to generate behavior. A biopsychologist analyze the brain that controls a specific behavior of an individual. Understanding the structure and functions of the brain is essential for the field of psychology.

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Correct answer: Three major divisions of the brain are the brainstem or hindbrain, the midbrain, and the forebrain.

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The forebrain region includes the cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, corpus callosum, and the thalamus. All these control various functions such as thinking, hunger, thirst, reading, and so on. The midbrain region is a major nerve conducting and switching center. The hindbrain region includes the medulla and cerebellum. The hindbrain is involved in the reticular formation. Also, it controls various bodily functions such as digestion, heart rate, muscle tone, attention, and so on.

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