2.3

Brain Structures and Functions

AP Psychology

The brainstem

The cerebellum

The thalamus

The hypothalamus

The limbic system

Amygdala

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Hippocampus

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The cerebral cortex

Frontal lobe

Parietal lobe

Temporal lobe

Occipital lobe

Broca's vs. Wernicke's areas

Motor and somatosensory cortex

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Key brain structures summary

AP Exam Tips

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Common Mistakes

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Key Vocabulary