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The brain is divided into main functional sections, called lobes. These sections or brain lobes are called the Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, the Cerebellum, and the Brain Stem. Each has a specific function as described below.
Frontal Lobe Functions
Attention and concentration
Self-monitoring
Organization
Speaking (expressive language) • Motor planning and initiation
Awareness of abilities and limitations
Personality
Mental flexibility
Inhibition of behavior
Emotions
Problem solving
Planning and anticipation
Judgment
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Parietal Lobe
Sense of touch
Spatial perception
Differentiation (identification) of size, shapes, and colors
Visual perception
Brain Stem
Breathing
Arousal and consciousness
Attention and concentration
Heart rate
Sleep and wake cycles
Temporal Lobe
Memory
Understanding language (receptive language)
Sequencing
Hearing
Organization
Cerebellum Lobe
Balance
Skilled motor activity
Coordination
Occipital Lobe
Vision
Right or Left Brain
The functional sections or lobes of the brain are also divided into right and left sides. The right side and the left side of the brain are responsible for different but specific functions. General patterns of dysfunction can occur if an injury is on the right side, left side, or diffused (scattered across both sides). Understanding the associated issues with these particular situations can help caretakers or healthcare providers better understand the needs of an individual.
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Injuries of the Left Side of the Brain can cause:
Difficulties in understanding language (receptive language)
Difficulties in speaking or verbal output (expressive language)
Catastrophic reactions (depression, anxiety)
Verbal memory deficits
Impaired logic
Sequencing difficulties
Decreased control over right-sided body movements
Injuries of the Right Side of the Brain can cause:
Visual-spatial impairment
Visual memory deficits
Left neglect (inattention to the left side of the body)
Decreased awareness of deficits
Altered creativity and music perception
Loss of “the big picture” type of thinking
Decreased control over left-sided body movements
Diffused Brain Injury can cause:
Reduced thinking speed
Confusion
Reduced attention and concentration
Fatigue
Impaired cognitive (thinking) skills in all areas
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