1.6.G—Explain how the structures and functions that maintain balance (vestibular) and body movement (kinesthetic)…

Explain how the structures and functions that maintain balance (vestibular) and body movement (kinesthetic) relate to behavior and mental processes.

• The vestibular sense controls balance and is primarily detected by the semicircular canals and structures in the brain.
• Kinesthesis the sense of one’s body movement. Kinesthesis allows the body to move in coordinated ways without having to look at the various parts of the body as it moves. 46 AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 2 Cognition 15–25% AP EXAM WEIGHTING ~17–23 CLASS PERIODS 47 | Remember to go to AP Classroom to assign students the online Progress Check for this unit. Whether assigned as homework or completed in class, the Progress Check provides each student with immediate feedback related to this unit’s topics and skills. Progress Check 2 Multiple-choice: ~25 questions Free-response: 2 questions