Question 1

Describe one piece of evidence that shows learning in invertebrates.

Accepted Answer

There are two examples described in the

Question 2

Which brain imaging method is especially useful for studying the connections between brain regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
C)  computed tomography (CT) 
D)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
A)  diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
C)  computed tomography (CT) 
D)  positron emission tomography (PET)

Question 3

In vertebrates, the nervous system is divided into the:

Accepted Answer

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 4

If a researcher uses an EEG to measure the brain's response to a visual stimulus, neurons other than those that respond to visual stimuli will also be active. How do researchers determine which neurons are responding only to the visual stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A)  They present the visual stimulus at a very high intensity. 
B)  They measure the activity of just one neuron at a time. 
C)  They make sure to present only a visual stimulus and nothing else. 
D)  They take the average of several EEGs. 
A)  They present the visual stimulus at a very high intensity. 
B)  They measure the activity of just one neuron at a time. 
C)  They make sure to present only a visual stimulus and nothing else. 
D)  They take the average of several EEGs.

Question 5

What is the usual function of dendrites?

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving signals from other neurons 
B)  transmitting information to other neurons 
C)  transferring oxygen from the blood to neurons 
D)  wrapping neurons in myelin 
A)  receiving signals from other neurons 
B)  transmitting information to other neurons 
C)  transferring oxygen from the blood to neurons 
D)  wrapping neurons in myelin

Question 6

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 7

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 8

If a pot of water is hotter than expected, it could produce a withdrawal response of the hand. This response was studied by Charles Sherrington and is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral response. 
B)  autonomic response. 
C)  reflex arc. 
D)  neural response. 
A)  peripheral response. 
B)  autonomic response. 
C)  reflex arc. 
D)  neural response.

Question 9

Which brain structure receives sensory information from the peripheral nervous system and relays this information to other parts of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  the thalamus 
B)  the basal ganglia 
C)  the amygdala 
D)  the hippocampus 
A)  the thalamus 
B)  the basal ganglia 
C)  the amygdala 
D)  the hippocampus

Question 10

Give an example of a reflex that humans have.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous possible examples, in

Question 11

Describe the sensory and motor processes involved in crossing a busy street, including the areas of the brain that are involved.

Accepted Answer

Some of the key components are as follow

Question 12

What is synaptic plasticity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of synapses to change as a result of experience 
B)  the finding that neurons are not rigid but can bend to connect with nearby neurons 
C)  the ability of neurons to absorb a stain of silver chromate 
D)  the finding that drugs can impact the release of neurotransmitters by the presynaptic neuron 
A)  the ability of synapses to change as a result of experience 
B)  the finding that neurons are not rigid but can bend to connect with nearby neurons 
C)  the ability of neurons to absorb a stain of silver chromate 
D)  the finding that drugs can impact the release of neurotransmitters by the presynaptic neuron

Question 13

Which part of the brain is involved in the high-level planning of the movements involved in picking up and using a pencil?

Accepted Answer

A)  the frontal lobes 
B)  the basal ganglia 
C)  the cerebellum 
D)  the brainstem 
A)  the frontal lobes 
B)  the basal ganglia 
C)  the cerebellum 
D)  the brainstem

Question 14

If a friend pats one on the back, the neurons that carry the information from the touch receptors on one's back to one's brain are part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system. 
B)  peripheral nervous system. 
C)  left hemisphere. 
D)  right hemisphere. 
A)  central nervous system. 
B)  peripheral nervous system. 
C)  left hemisphere. 
D)  right hemisphere.

Question 15

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 16

The ability of worms and jellyfish to learn is notable because they each have:

Accepted Answer

A)  a CNS but not a PNS. 
B)  no recognizable brain. 
C)  no neurons. 
D)  very large brainstems. 
A)  a CNS but not a PNS. 
B)  no recognizable brain. 
C)  no neurons. 
D)  very large brainstems.

Question 17

A doctor is concerned that Martha has a dysfunction involving the axons of her brain. Which neuroimaging technique would BEST be able to detect this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  phrenology 
B)  diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) 
C)  computed tomography (CT) scan 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A)  phrenology 
B)  diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) 
C)  computed tomography (CT) scan 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 18

Explain what Karl Lashley meant by the engram. How did he attempt to find it? Was he successful? What did his findings teach us about learning in the brain?

Accepted Answer

The engram is the supposed physical chan

Question 19

The technique in which researchers activate parts of the brain by placing a magnet on the skull is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  single-cell recording. 
B)  transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). 
C)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). 
D)  electroencephalography (EEG). 
A)  single-cell recording. 
B)  transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). 
C)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). 
D)  electroencephalography (EEG).

Question 20

The idea that memories are stored across the brain as a whole is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  engram theory. 
B)  theory of equipotentiality. 
C)  localization theory. 
D)  phrenology theory. 
A)  engram theory. 
B)  theory of equipotentiality. 
C)  localization theory. 
D)  phrenology theory.

Describe one piece of evidence that shows learning in invertebrates.

Which brain imaging method is especially useful for studying the connections between brain regions?

In vertebrates, the nervous system is divided into the:

If a researcher uses an EEG to measure the brain's response to a visual stimulus, neurons other than those that respond to visual stimuli will also be active. How do researchers determine which neurons are responding only to the visual stimulus?

What is the usual function of dendrites?

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

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

If a pot of water is hotter than expected, it could produce a withdrawal response of the hand. This response was studied by Charles Sherrington and is known as a(n):

Which brain structure receives sensory information from the peripheral nervous system and relays this information to other parts of the brain?

Give an example of a reflex that humans have.

Describe the sensory and motor processes involved in crossing a busy street, including the areas of the brain that are involved.

What is synaptic plasticity?

Which part of the brain is involved in the high-level planning of the movements involved in picking up and using a pencil?

If a friend pats one on the back, the neurons that carry the information from the touch receptors on one's back to one's brain are part of the:

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.

The ability of worms and jellyfish to learn is notable because they each have:

A doctor is concerned that Martha has a dysfunction involving the axons of her brain. Which neuroimaging technique would BEST be able to detect this problem?

Explain what Karl Lashley meant by the engram. How did he attempt to find it? Was he successful? What did his findings teach us about learning in the brain?

The technique in which researchers activate parts of the brain by placing a magnet on the skull is called:

The idea that memories are stored across the brain as a whole is called the:

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 2: The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Describe one piece of evidence that shows learning in invertebrates.

Which brain imaging method is especially useful for studying the connections between brain regions?

In vertebrates, the nervous system is divided into the:

If a researcher uses an EEG to measure the brain's response to a visual stimulus, neurons other than those that respond to visual stimuli will also be active. How do researchers determine which neurons are responding only to the visual stimulus?

What is the usual function of dendrites?

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

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

If a pot of water is hotter than expected, it could produce a withdrawal response of the hand. This response was studied by Charles Sherrington and is known as a(n):

Which brain structure receives sensory information from the peripheral nervous system and relays this information to other parts of the brain?

Give an example of a reflex that humans have.

Describe the sensory and motor processes involved in crossing a busy street, including the areas of the brain that are involved.

What is synaptic plasticity?

Which part of the brain is involved in the high-level planning of the movements involved in picking up and using a pencil?

If a friend pats one on the back, the neurons that carry the information from the touch receptors on one's back to one's brain are part of the:

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.

The ability of worms and jellyfish to learn is notable because they each have:

A doctor is concerned that Martha has a dysfunction involving the axons of her brain. Which neuroimaging technique would BEST be able to detect this problem?

Explain what Karl Lashley meant by the engram. How did he attempt to find it? Was he successful? What did his findings teach us about learning in the brain?

The technique in which researchers activate parts of the brain by placing a magnet on the skull is called:

The idea that memories are stored across the brain as a whole is called the:

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

Filters