Describe the behaviors regulated by each of the following regions of the brain: left hemisphere, right hemisphere, and frontal cortex
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will be similar to the following:
The left hemisphere controls the ability to produce and understand language, to reason, and to compute. The right hemisphere regulates artistic and musical abilities, perception of spatial relationships, and ability to recognize faces and emotions. The frontal cortex controls personality and the ability to make and carry out plans, and the ability to inhibit responses that are no longer appropriate. It also regulates feelings such as happiness, sadness, and fear.
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