1.4 The Brain

Learning Target #11 - Studying the Brain, and Older Brain Structures

11-1 Describe several techniques for studying the brain’s connections to behavior and mind.

11-2 Describe the components of the brainstem, and summarize the functions of the brainstem, thalamus, and cerebellum.

11-3 Describe the limbic system’s structures and functions.

Learning Target #12 - The Cerebral Cortex

12-1 Identify the various regions of the cerebral cortex, and describe their functions. 

12-2 Discuss the brain’s ability to reorganize itself, and define neurogenesis. 

Learning Target #13 - Brain Hemisphere Organization and the Biology of Consciousness

13-1 Explain how split-brain research helps us understand the functions of our two brain hemispheres.

13-2 Explain what is meant by “dual processing,” as revealed by today’s cognitive neuroscience. 

AP College Board 

1.4.A   Explain how the structures and functions of the brain apply to behavior and mental processes.