Question

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complete this quiz to finish the assignment for com 120 summer 2026 due on jun 26, 2026
instinctual non-verbals originate in the:
frontal lobes
parietal lobes
occipital lobe
temporal lobes

Explanation:

Analyze the nature of non-verbal behaviors

Non-verbal communication consists of both conscious, planned behaviors and subconscious, instinctual reactions. Instinctual non-verbal behaviors (such as microexpressions, physiological changes, and immediate survival-based body language) are governed by the deeper, evolutionary older parts of the brain, specifically the limbic system, rather than the neocortex.

Evaluate the role of the cerebral lobes

The options provided represent the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex:

• Frontal lobes: Responsible for executive functions, decision-making, voluntary movement, and conscious control of behavior.
• Parietal lobes: Process sensory information such as touch, temperature, and spatial awareness.
• Occipital lobe: Primarily responsible for visual processing.
• Temporal lobes: Involved in processing auditory information, memory, and integrating emotions with sensory input.

Connect instinctual non-verbals to the options

While instinctual non-verbal behaviors originate primarily in the subcortical limbic system (which is not listed as a standalone option), among the cerebral lobes, the temporal lobes are most closely integrated with the limbic system (including the amygdala and hippocampus, which reside deep within the temporal region). The temporal lobes play a critical role in processing emotional stimuli and generating instinctual, emotional non-verbal responses.

Additionally, in many communication curricula (such as COM 120), instinctual or emotional non-verbal behaviors are taught as originating from or being processed in connection with the temporal lobes due to their direct anatomical and functional relationship with the limbic system.

Answer:

• Frontal lobes
• Parietal lobes
• Occipital lobe
• Temporal lobes (Correct answer)