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The Brain: Fresh Take
- Identify the location and function of the lobes of the brain
- Describe the functions of the midbrain and hindbrain
- Describe the function of the parts of the limbic system
Lobes of the Brain
Learn more about the lobes of the brain in this interactive.
The Limbic System
Watch this video discussing the limbic system, paying attention to the roles of the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and thalamus:You can view the transcript for “The Limbic System” here (opens in new window).
The Brain as a Whole
Watch this video to review the parts of the brain and their functioning, including the lobes of the brain, the midbrain and hindbrain, and the limbic system. You can start at the 5:37 mark and watch to the end in order to focus on the content covered in this section.https://youtube.com/watch?v=vHrmiy4W9C0&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE&t=337You can view the transcript for “Meet Your Master – Getting to Know Your Brain: Crash Course Psychology #4” here (opens in new window).