'Little brain' or cerebellum not so little after all
Friday, July 31, 2020 - 15:40
in Psychology & Sociology
When we say someone has a quick mind, it may be in part thanks to our expanded cerebellum that distinguishes human brains from those of macaque monkeys, for example. High-res imaging shows the cerebellum is 80% of the area of the cortex, indicating it has grown as human behavior and cognition evolved.