Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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.
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.