Brain structures related to courage and conscience
RAS and senses
Amygdala
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Hippocampus
Anterior cingulate
Orbitofrontal
cortex
Temporal lobe
1 This
graphic is intended to show the primary structures of the brain that have an effect on the Eight Steps to courage found in Raising
Courageous Kids: Eight Steps to Practical Heroism by Charles A. Smith (Sorin Books, 2004). Like other resources at
http://www.raisingcourageouskids.com created by the author, it is likely to be revised. The role of each brain structure will be described
in author presentations and workshops. Send your suggestions and comments to casmith@ksu.edu.
© 2004 Charles A. Smith (October 3, 2004 version)