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The brain is a complex organ with various structures that perform distinct functions critical to cognition, emotion, and behavior. The amygdala is primarily involved in regulating anxiety and the perception of odors. At the same time, the hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation, particularly long-term memory, and also contributes to anxiety regulation. The prefrontal cortex governs executive functions, with the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) overseeing higher-level cognitive tasks such as problem-solving and decision-making and the ventral lateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) aiding in motor inhibition. The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), necessary for decision-making and social behavior, regulates the amygdala and performs risk assessments by weighing rewards and punishments. The basal ganglia, a group of structures, are essential for voluntary motor control, as well as cognitive and emotional processing. Additionally, the thalamus is involved in motor command processing, while the limbic system controls emotion and learning. Wernicke’s and Broca’s areas are responsible for speech comprehension and production, respectively. In psychiatric contexts, a client's cognitive status may pose ethical concerns when they are unable to make autonomous decisions or if they are a danger to themselves or others. Presently, 20% of the global population is affected by a neurologic or psychiatric disorder, highlighting the significance of these brain functions in understanding mental health.

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The amygdala is associated with anxiety and perception of odors.

The hippocampus is involved in memory and anxiety. The amygdala is associated with anxiety and

perception of odors. The prefrontal cortex is associated with executive function. The thalamus is

associated with motor command processing

The client’s cognitive status can result in an ethical concern if the client is unable to self-determine care

or is a danger to self or others. Ability to pay is not an ethical issue.

basal ganglia are a group of structures involved in voluntary motor movements. Basal ganglia are also

involved in cognition and emotion.

Limbic system is associated with emotion and learning

hippocampi are associated with long term memory

Wernicke's area is associated with speech comprehension. Review activity

the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is concerned with higher level functioning. The VLPFC is

involved with motor inhibition the IFG contains Broca's area which is associated with speech production

understanding grammar. Pliska Ch. 8

the OFC is involved in decision making and social behavior with a focus on punishment and rewards. The

OFC inhibits and activates the amygdala and is activated when a risk assessment is required. Some

behaviors associated with the OFC include sex, sugar, pain, social humiliation, money, rewards, fame, and

aggression. The amygdala will identify a threat and then the OFC will determine the risk or benefit of an

action based on past experience. Pliska Ch. 8, p.158

At this time, 20 % of the world’s population is suffering from a neurologic and/or psychiatric disorder.

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