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Module 1.4a

Use the following text to answer questions 6 and 7: 7. In Dr. Ludwikowski’s study, the participants in the room
Dr. Ludwikowski was interested in studying effects of with no noise served as the 6. a (SP 2.B) 7. c (SP 2.B)
stress on the brain. She randomly assigned 10 middle-aged a. independent variable.
participants to experience stress by placing them in a room b. confederates.
with a loud, unpleasant noise. The other 10 middle-aged c. control group.
participants were placed in a room with no noise. She then d. placebo group.
used an fMRI to compare participants’ brain activity.
6. In this study, what was Dr. Ludwikowski’s operational
definition of her dependent variable?
a. fMRI results
b. Noise
c. Stress
d. Age

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INTRODUCE THE MODULE
Module 1.4b The Brain: Brain Regions Make It Meaningful

and Structures (15 minutes) To engage students
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in the content of this module, have
them explore the Neuroscience for
LEARNING TARGETS Kids website at faculty.washington
1.4-4 Explain how the hindbrain, midbrain , and forebrain apply to behavior and .edu/chudler/neurok.html. This
mental processes. site was created specifically for
1.4-5 Describe the structures of the brainstem, and explain the functions of the students and teachers who want
brainstem, thalamus, reticular formation, and cerebellum.
to learn more about the brain. Tell
1.4-6 Explain the limbic system’s structures and functions.
students to click the “explore”
1.4-7 Describe the four lobes that make up the cerebral cortex and explain button on the site, and give them
the functions of the motor cortex, somatosensory cortex, and hindbrain consists of the
association areas. medulla, pons, and cerebellum; 10 minutes to play around in it.
directs essential survival Afterward, have students report
functions, such as breathing,
sleeping, and wakefulness, as one interesting thing they learned.
well as coordination and balance. Time Saver: Assign this for

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1.4-4 What are the hindbrain , midbrain , and forebrain ?
What ar

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1.4-4 What ar e the hindbrain , , , midbrain , and forebrain ? midbrain found atop the
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brainstem; connects the hindbrain homework. Bonus: Explore the site
with the forebrain, controls some

Vertebrate brains have three main divisions. The hindbrain contains brainstem struc- motor movement, and transmits yourself. There are many handy
tures that direct essential survival functions, such as breathing, sleeping, arousal, coor- auditory and visual information. demonstrations and activities you
dination, and balance. The midbrain atop the brainstem, connects the hindbrain with

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can use in class.
INTRODUCE THE MODULE
The Brain: Brain Regions and Structures Module 1.4b 63 Activate Prior Knowledge
(10 minutes) Begin class with
this activity, which asks students
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true or false. The statements
tap into common beliefs and
misconceptions about psychology.
This activity will benefit students’
understanding of Module 1.4b as
they read.
M1.4b: Fact or Falsehood?
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