temporal_lobe kerry the temporal lobe is thought to be the most recently evolved part of the brain, only present in vertebrates. located just behind the ears, by the temples--hence its name--the temporal lobe doesn't control the mind--it learns from the environment and constantly rearranges our subjective experience. it helps assign meaning to language. it plays a vital role in auditory processing, receiving and giving meaning to different pitches, sounds, and frequencies, selectively interpreting. 210816 what's it to you? who go blather from