Association Areas

Definition

These are parts of the brain that integrate information from various other parts of the brain. They're involved in higher mental functions such as learning, thinking, and remembering.

Analogy

Think of association areas like a project manager at a construction site. They don't do any specific task like laying bricks or installing windows, but they coordinate all these tasks to ensure the building comes together correctly.

Related terms

Frontal Lobe: This is part of the brain located at the front, responsible for higher cognitive functions like decision making, problem-solving and planning.

Parietal Lobe: Located near the back and top of the head, this lobe processes sensory information it receives from the outside world, mainly relating to touch, taste, and temperature.

Temporal Lobe: This is located on both sides of the brain near your ears and is primarily involved in processing auditory information and with memory.