the sensory area for hearing, which is located in the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex. Also known as the auditory projection area.
AUDITORY CORTEX: "The auditory cortex is found in the temporal lobe of the brain."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "AUDITORY CORTEX," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/auditory-cortex/ (accessed January 29, 2023).