Question 1

Describe the two techniques that can be used to stimulate neural activity.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria:1. Electrical stimulati

Question 2

In vertebrates, the nervous system is divided into the:

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A)  brain and neurons. 
B)  parietal lobe and occipital lobe. 
C)  central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. 
D)  cerebellum and brainstem. 
A)  brain and neurons. 
B)  parietal lobe and occipital lobe. 
C)  central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. 
D)  cerebellum and brainstem.

Question 3

What is the other name for the cell body?

Accepted Answer

A)  synapse 
B)  soma 
C)  axon 
D)  dendrite 
A)  synapse 
B)  soma 
C)  axon 
D)  dendrite

Question 4

The study of the relationship between the size and shape of different parts of people's skulls and their personalities and abilities is called:

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A)  equipotentiality. 
B)  comparative brain anatomy. 
C)  phrenology. 
D)  neuropsychology. 
A)  equipotentiality. 
B)  comparative brain anatomy. 
C)  phrenology. 
D)  neuropsychology.

Question 5

The Bell-Magendie law:

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A)  applies to the brainstem but not to the spinal cord. 
B)  proposes one nerve system for sensing and another for responding. 
C)  applies to the central nervous system but not to the peripheral nervous system. 
D)  proposes that the brain is divided into two hemispheres. 
A)  applies to the brainstem but not to the spinal cord. 
B)  proposes one nerve system for sensing and another for responding. 
C)  applies to the central nervous system but not to the peripheral nervous system. 
D)  proposes that the brain is divided into two hemispheres.

Question 6

Phrenology was a systematic study of the brain that was pursued by:

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A)  Galen. 
B)  Aristotle. 
C)  Paul Broca. 
D)  Franz Joseph Gall. 
A)  Galen. 
B)  Aristotle. 
C)  Paul Broca. 
D)  Franz Joseph Gall.

Question 7

If one puts a hand on a hot stove, one will automatically pull it away before realizing what has been done. This is an example of a(n) _____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexive 
B)  voluntary 
C)  learned 
D)  intentional 
A)  reflexive 
B)  voluntary 
C)  learned 
D)  intentional

Question 8

Label the four lobes of the cerebral cortex in the figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the four lobes of the cerebral...

Question 9

Which brain structure is involved in helping one learn the coordinated movements necessary for learning to ride a bike?

Accepted Answer

A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the brainstem 
C)  the thalamus 
D)  the cerebellum 
A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the brainstem 
C)  the thalamus 
D)  the cerebellum

Question 10

What technique can be used to measure the firing pattern of a single neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
B)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
C)  electroencephalography (EEG) 
D)  single-cell recording 
A)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
B)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
C)  electroencephalography (EEG) 
D)  single-cell recording

Question 11

The primary sensory cortices:

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A)  process the outputs that control movements. 
B)  are responsible for processing the more complex characteristics of stimuli. 
C)  are specialized for processing particular sensory stimuli. 
D)  send most of their output to the peripheral nervous system. 
A)  process the outputs that control movements. 
B)  are responsible for processing the more complex characteristics of stimuli. 
C)  are specialized for processing particular sensory stimuli. 
D)  send most of their output to the peripheral nervous system.

Question 12

The part of cerebral cortex that is important for processing visual elements is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital lobe. 
B)  parietal lobe. 
C)  brainstem. 
D)  frontal lobe. 
A)  occipital lobe. 
B)  parietal lobe. 
C)  brainstem. 
D)  frontal lobe.

Question 13

Which statement is an example of a reflexive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pavlov's dog salivating in response to a sound that has predicted food 
B)  a dog that has learned to sit to obtain a treat 
C)  a newborn sucking when encountering a nipple 
D)  a rat pressing a bar to obtain a drink of water 
A)  Pavlov's dog salivating in response to a sound that has predicted food 
B)  a dog that has learned to sit to obtain a treat 
C)  a newborn sucking when encountering a nipple 
D)  a rat pressing a bar to obtain a drink of water

Question 14

Many basic reflexes:

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A)  do not require the brain's involvement. 
B)  use only the sensory neurons. 
C)  involve the pumping of spirits or fluids into the muscles. 
D)  end with input to the sensory neurons. 
A)  do not require the brain's involvement. 
B)  use only the sensory neurons. 
C)  involve the pumping of spirits or fluids into the muscles. 
D)  end with input to the sensory neurons.

Question 15

Label the parts of the neuron in the figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label the parts of the neuron in...

Question 16

Suppose one's roommate wants to take Ritalin (an attention-boosting drug) to help in remembering information for an upcoming exam. What should one tell the person?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Attention ca

Question 17

In comparison to the fMRI and the PET, the EEG technique:

Accepted Answer

A)  is less expensive. 
B)  gives less precise information about rapid changes in the brain. 
C)  has better spatial precision. 
D)  is better at measuring metabolic activity in the brain. 
A)  is less expensive. 
B)  gives less precise information about rapid changes in the brain. 
C)  has better spatial precision. 
D)  is better at measuring metabolic activity in the brain.

Question 18

Describe the process of single-cell recording. When would a researcher want to use this technique?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Single-cell recording

Question 19

Which statement has NOT been proposed as a mechanism of LTP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postsynaptic receptors become more responsive to inputs. 
B)  Presynaptic neurons are changed by a retrograde messenger. 
C)  New synapses are built. 
D)  Postsynaptic neurons release more neurotransmitters. 
A)  Postsynaptic receptors become more responsive to inputs. 
B)  Presynaptic neurons are changed by a retrograde messenger. 
C)  New synapses are built. 
D)  Postsynaptic neurons release more neurotransmitters.

Question 20

While sitting at the theater, Jonathan feels something crawling up his leg. He is able to realize it before he gets stung. Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for this realization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the parietal lobe 
C)  the brainstem 
D)  the frontal lobe 
A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the parietal lobe 
C)  the brainstem 
D)  the frontal lobe

Describe the two techniques that can be used to stimulate neural activity.

In vertebrates, the nervous system is divided into the:

What is the other name for the cell body?

The study of the relationship between the size and shape of different parts of people's skulls and their personalities and abilities is called:

The Bell-Magendie law:

Phrenology was a systematic study of the brain that was pursued by:

If one puts a hand on a hot stove, one will automatically pull it away before realizing what has been done. This is an example of a(n) _____ behavior.

Label the four lobes of the cerebral cortex in the figure.

Which brain structure is involved in helping one learn the coordinated movements necessary for learning to ride a bike?

What technique can be used to measure the firing pattern of a single neuron?

The primary sensory cortices:

The part of cerebral cortex that is important for processing visual elements is the:

Which statement is an example of a reflexive behavior?

Many basic reflexes:

Label the parts of the neuron in the figure.

Suppose one's roommate wants to take Ritalin (an attention-boosting drug) to help in remembering information for an upcoming exam. What should one tell the person?

In comparison to the fMRI and the PET, the EEG technique:

Describe the process of single-cell recording. When would a researcher want to use this technique?

Which statement has NOT been proposed as a mechanism of LTP?

While sitting at the theater, Jonathan feels something crawling up his leg. He is able to realize it before he gets stung. Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for this realization?

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Exam 2: The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Describe the two techniques that can be used to stimulate neural activity.

In vertebrates, the nervous system is divided into the:

What is the other name for the cell body?

The study of the relationship between the size and shape of different parts of people's skulls and their personalities and abilities is called:

The Bell-Magendie law:

Phrenology was a systematic study of the brain that was pursued by:

If one puts a hand on a hot stove, one will automatically pull it away before realizing what has been done. This is an example of a(n) _____ behavior.

Label the four lobes of the cerebral cortex in the figure.

Which brain structure is involved in helping one learn the coordinated movements necessary for learning to ride a bike?

What technique can be used to measure the firing pattern of a single neuron?

The primary sensory cortices:

The part of cerebral cortex that is important for processing visual elements is the:

Which statement is an example of a reflexive behavior?

Many basic reflexes:

Label the parts of the neuron in the figure.

Suppose one's roommate wants to take Ritalin (an attention-boosting drug) to help in remembering information for an upcoming exam. What should one tell the person?

In comparison to the fMRI and the PET, the EEG technique:

Describe the process of single-cell recording. When would a researcher want to use this technique?

Which statement has NOT been proposed as a mechanism of LTP?

While sitting at the theater, Jonathan feels something crawling up his leg. He is able to realize it before he gets stung. Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for this realization?

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization: Learning About Repeated Events

Classical Conditioning: Learning to Predict Significant Events

Operant Conditioning: Learning the Outcome of Behaviors

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

Episodic and Semantic Memory: Memory for Events and for Facts

Skill Memory: Learning by Doing

Working Memory and Cognitive Control Integrative Topics Module

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory: Observing, Interacting, and Reenacting

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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