Question 1

Which statement is TRUE regarding synaptogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It begins immediately before birth. 
B)  It continues throughout the lifespan. 
C)  It occurs at constant rates across different brain regions. 
D)  All of the statements are true. 
A)  It begins immediately before birth. 
B)  It continues throughout the lifespan. 
C)  It occurs at constant rates across different brain regions. 
D)  All of the statements are true.

Question 2

A fetus is sufficiently developed to start perceiving and learning about sounds by about _____ week(s) gestational age.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  25 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  25

Question 3

"Genie," the little girl who was tragically isolated until age 13:

Accepted Answer

A)  learned to speak, but only at the level of a 3- to 4-year old. 
B)  could not learn to speak at all. 
C)  learned language slowly, but eventually could speak normally. 
D)  could only make very basic speech sounds. 
A)  learned to speak, but only at the level of a 3- to 4-year old. 
B)  could not learn to speak at all. 
C)  learned language slowly, but eventually could speak normally. 
D)  could only make very basic speech sounds.

Question 4

Describe the neural changes seen in the brains of adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Discuss synaptogenesis, prunin

Question 5

Studies of the effects of sex hormones in adults have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone improves rats' ability to find the platform in a water maze. 
B)  women tested at points in their menstrual cycle when estrogen is high outperform women tested when their estrogen is low. 
C)  recall of words is worse in women than in male-to-female transsexuals undergoing estrogen therapy. 
D)  testosterone may promote learning on tasks requiring recall of specific verbal information. 
A)  testosterone improves rats' ability to find the platform in a water maze. 
B)  women tested at points in their menstrual cycle when estrogen is high outperform women tested when their estrogen is low. 
C)  recall of words is worse in women than in male-to-female transsexuals undergoing estrogen therapy. 
D)  testosterone may promote learning on tasks requiring recall of specific verbal information.

Question 6

People with two _____ alleles have a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, while people with two _____ alleles have a lower risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  E2; E3 
B)  E4; E2 
C)  E3; E4 
D)  E2; E4 
A)  E2; E3 
B)  E4; E2 
C)  E3; E4 
D)  E2; E4

Question 7

Why might communicating with gestures facilitate the development of verbal language in babies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestures illustrate the child's interest. 
B)  Parents are more likely to introduce the child to something in which they show interest. 
C)  Neither answer is correct. 
D)  Both answers are correct. 
A)  Gestures illustrate the child's interest. 
B)  Parents are more likely to introduce the child to something in which they show interest. 
C)  Neither answer is correct. 
D)  Both answers are correct.

Question 8

It has been suggested that older adults might be _____ susceptible to _____ interference.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; proactive 
B)  less; proactive 
C)  more; retroactive 
D)  less; retroactive 
A)  more; proactive 
B)  less; proactive 
C)  more; retroactive 
D)  less; retroactive

Question 9

The process of physical change during which the body transitions to sexual maturity is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  aging. 
B)  adulthood. 
C)  puberty. 
D)  adolescence. 
A)  aging. 
B)  adulthood. 
C)  puberty. 
D)  adolescence.

Question 10

Amyloid plaques:

Accepted Answer

A)  are collapsed proteins that normally hold neurons in place and transport nutrients. 
B)  first accumulate in the hippocampus of patients with Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  are present in patients with Alzheimer's disease but not in adults with Down syndrome. 
D)  may be evidence of the brain's attempt to isolate and protect against damaging types of beta-amyloid. 
A)  are collapsed proteins that normally hold neurons in place and transport nutrients. 
B)  first accumulate in the hippocampus of patients with Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  are present in patients with Alzheimer's disease but not in adults with Down syndrome. 
D)  may be evidence of the brain's attempt to isolate and protect against damaging types of beta-amyloid.

Question 11

What evidence suggests a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Discuss that both involve the APP gene,

Question 12

An animal that is raised with a patch over one eye will probably be completely blind in that eye as an adult. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  synaptogenesis. 
B)  a sensitive period. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  neurogenesis. 
A)  synaptogenesis. 
B)  a sensitive period. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  neurogenesis.

Question 13

Puberty _____, while adolescence _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a physical process; has a defined endpoint 
B)  is a physical process; involves psychological and social change 
C)  does not have precisely defined boundaries; involves psychological and social change 
D)  involves psychological and social change; is a physical process 
A)  is a physical process; has a defined endpoint 
B)  is a physical process; involves psychological and social change 
C)  does not have precisely defined boundaries; involves psychological and social change 
D)  involves psychological and social change; is a physical process

Question 14

A physical development that produces gradual improvements in muscle strength and perceptual motor coordination is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioning. 
B)  complex motor skills. 
C)  mental age. 
D)  gestational age. 
A)  conditioning. 
B)  complex motor skills. 
C)  mental age. 
D)  gestational age.

Question 15

If children are to learn to differentiate particular sounds used in their language, they must be exposed to these sounds before they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 8 months old. 
B)  2 years old. 
C)  4 years old. 
D)  10 years old. 
A)  6 to 8 months old. 
B)  2 years old. 
C)  4 years old. 
D)  10 years old.

Question 16

Which type of memory seems to be MOST vulnerable to decline as adults age?

Accepted Answer

A)  working 
B)  episodic 
C)  semantic 
D)  skill 
A)  working 
B)  episodic 
C)  semantic 
D)  skill

Question 17

In old age:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons in the hippocampus are lost. 
B)  neurogenesis no longer occurs. 
C)  LTP may become unstable. 
D)  neurons in the cerebellum are not lost. 
A)  neurons in the hippocampus are lost. 
B)  neurogenesis no longer occurs. 
C)  LTP may become unstable. 
D)  neurons in the cerebellum are not lost.

Question 18

Which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenesis is relatively uniform throughout the brain. 
B)  Synaptogenesis continues throughout the lifespan. 
C)  Synaptogenesis is a very slow process. 
D)  Nearly all of the neurons die during apoptosis in childhood. 
A)  Neurogenesis is relatively uniform throughout the brain. 
B)  Synaptogenesis continues throughout the lifespan. 
C)  Synaptogenesis is a very slow process. 
D)  Nearly all of the neurons die during apoptosis in childhood.

Question 19

Discuss the various ways in which genes have been shown to influence the ability to learn.

Accepted Answer

Discuss the BDNF gene and LTP,

Question 20

Which statement is TRUE regarding the genetic basis of learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers have discovered most of the genes that appear to be involved in learning. 
B)  Genes must be activated before they affect learning. 
C)  Most genes act independently of each other. 
D)  Genes appear to play only a small role in learning. 
A)  Researchers have discovered most of the genes that appear to be involved in learning. 
B)  Genes must be activated before they affect learning. 
C)  Most genes act independently of each other. 
D)  Genes appear to play only a small role in learning.

Which statement is TRUE regarding synaptogenesis?

A fetus is sufficiently developed to start perceiving and learning about sounds by about _____ week(s) gestational age.

"Genie," the little girl who was tragically isolated until age 13:

Describe the neural changes seen in the brains of adolescents.

Studies of the effects of sex hormones in adults have shown that:

People with two _ alleles have a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, while people with two _ alleles have a lower risk.

Why might communicating with gestures facilitate the development of verbal language in babies?

It has been suggested that older adults might be _ susceptible to _ interference.

The process of physical change during which the body transitions to sexual maturity is known as:

Amyloid plaques:

What evidence suggests a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome?

An animal that is raised with a patch over one eye will probably be completely blind in that eye as an adult. This is an example of:

Puberty _, while adolescence _.

A physical development that produces gradual improvements in muscle strength and perceptual motor coordination is known as:

If children are to learn to differentiate particular sounds used in their language, they must be exposed to these sounds before they are:

Which type of memory seems to be MOST vulnerable to decline as adults age?

In old age:

Which statement is TRUE?

Discuss the various ways in which genes have been shown to influence the ability to learn.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the genetic basis of learning?

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience 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:

Filters

Exam 12: Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

Which statement is TRUE regarding synaptogenesis?

A fetus is sufficiently developed to start perceiving and learning about sounds by about _____ week(s) gestational age.

"Genie," the little girl who was tragically isolated until age 13:

Describe the neural changes seen in the brains of adolescents.

Studies of the effects of sex hormones in adults have shown that:

People with two _____ alleles have a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, while people with two _____ alleles have a lower risk.

Why might communicating with gestures facilitate the development of verbal language in babies?

It has been suggested that older adults might be _____ susceptible to _____ interference.

The process of physical change during which the body transitions to sexual maturity is known as:

Amyloid plaques:

What evidence suggests a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome?

An animal that is raised with a patch over one eye will probably be completely blind in that eye as an adult. This is an example of:

Puberty _____, while adolescence _____.

A physical development that produces gradual improvements in muscle strength and perceptual motor coordination is known as:

If children are to learn to differentiate particular sounds used in their language, they must be exposed to these sounds before they are:

Which type of memory seems to be MOST vulnerable to decline as adults age?

In old age:

Which statement is TRUE?

Discuss the various ways in which genes have been shown to influence the ability to learn.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the genetic basis of learning?

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience 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:

Filters

People with two _ alleles have a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, while people with two _ alleles have a lower risk.

It has been suggested that older adults might be _ susceptible to _ interference.

Puberty _, while adolescence _.