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Chapter 2: Brain and Behavior

How Do We Do That?

Introduction:

For this Discussion Board, you will explore various parts of the brain and their role in our day-to-day functioning.

The assignment fulfills/supports: 

• Module Outcome: 1
• Course Outcomes: 1, 3
• General Education Competencies:  1, 2, 5

The Assignment: 

For this Discussion Board, complete the following steps:

Step 1

Each student will write about a specific ACTION, based on the first letter of their last name.  Refer to the list below to determine which ACTION you should write about in your initial post:

• Last names starting with A, B, C or D- your action is: giving someone directions to the FTCC Bookstore.
• Last names starting with E, F, G or H- your action is: driving a car.
• Last names starting with I, J, K or L- your action is: running from a bear.
• Last names starting with M, N, O or P- your action is: cooking scrambled eggs.
• Last names starting with Q, R, S, T or U- your action is: typing an email.
• Last names starting with V, W, X, Y or Z- your action is: ice skating.

Step 3

• In your initial post, explain (in detail) WHICH of the following brain structures are involved in the execution of your assigned action and HOW each is involved:
  1. Thalamus
  2. Amygdala
  3. Hippocampus
  4. Hypothalamus
  5. Medulla
  6. Pons
  7. Cerebellum
• Secondly, explain (in detail) how your assigned action would be impacted by damage to each of the chosen structures.  You should discuss each structure individually.