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Behavioral Neuroscience

INSTRUCTIONS:

You will be first choose a behavioral scenario (e.g., driving a car). A simple scenario works best for this assignment. Next, you will provide a brief description of each structure/region listed in the table provided. Lastly, you will explain the function of that brain structure/region as it relates to behavior in your scenario.  Obviously, many brain structures are operating simply because the person is conscious and active. Please focus on areas related to your chosen scenario. Be sure to appropriately give credit to your sources (e.g., APA style citations and references). Note that you may have to use  scholarly sources other than your textbook for descriptions of certain regions.  Example:  Scenario: Driving a car Brain Region Description of Brain Region Function of Brain Region in Scenario Hippocampus The hippocampus is a horseshoe-shaped part in the limbic system, involved in learning and memory (Witter & Amaral, 2004). This region is particularly important for forming new long term memories (Freberg, 2019).   Needed for remembering where you left your keys, the address of the house you are driving to, and the names of the streets.
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