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AQA GCSE · Question 15 · Cognition and Behaviour
Sienna is planning her holiday. Which part of the brain plays a key role in this activity?
Sienna is planning her holiday. Which part of the brain plays a key role in this activity?
Answer options:
A.
Brain stem
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Cortex
D.
Thalamus
How to approach this question
Consider the cognitive process involved in 'planning a holiday'. This is a complex, high-level task. Recall the functions of the different parts of the brain listed. The cortex is responsible for these higher-order functions.
Full Answer
C.Cortex✓ Correct
The correct answer is C. The cortex, specifically the frontal lobe within the cortex, is responsible for higher-order cognitive functions such as planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
The human brain is divided into several key areas with specialised functions. The brain stem handles automatic survival functions. The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance. The thalamus is a sensory relay centre. The cerebral cortex is the large outer layer of the brain and is the seat of higher cognitive functions. Within the cortex, the frontal lobe is particularly crucial for executive functions, which include planning, reasoning, and problem-solving. Therefore, planning a holiday is a task heavily reliant on the cortex.
Common mistakes
Confusing the functions of the different brain parts, for example, mixing up the roles of the cerebellum and the cortex.
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