Question 1

The JND for a 100-g weight is 2 g. According to Weber's law, the JND for a 1,000-g weight would be _____ g.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.002 
B)  2 
C)  20 
D)  200 
A)  0.002 
B)  2 
C)  20 
D)  200

Question 2

The central sulcus separates the parietal lobe from the _____ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  occipital 
D)  inferior 
A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  occipital 
D)  inferior

Question 3

Body senses do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  skin temperature. 
B)  gustation. 
C)  balance. 
D)  body movement. 
A)  skin temperature. 
B)  gustation. 
C)  balance. 
D)  body movement.

Question 4

If the volume on an audio device is increased from one to two, how should the physical intensity of the sound be changed so that the perceived intensity is doubled? Explain with the help of Fechner's law.

Accepted Answer

According to the text, when the physical

Question 5

A membrane potential results from the concentration of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positively and negatively charged ions inside and outside the cell. 
B)  only sodium and potassium ions within the cell membrane. 
C)  neurotransmitters on either side of the cell membrane. 
D)  only sodium and chloride ions on either side of the cell membrane. 
A)  positively and negatively charged ions inside and outside the cell. 
B)  only sodium and potassium ions within the cell membrane. 
C)  neurotransmitters on either side of the cell membrane. 
D)  only sodium and chloride ions on either side of the cell membrane.

Question 6

When an action potential begins, depolarization of the axon membrane is the result of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  closing of voltage-gated channels. 
B)  release of Cl− ions. 
C)  influx of Na+ ions. 
D)  influx of K+ ions. 
A)  closing of voltage-gated channels. 
B)  release of Cl− ions. 
C)  influx of Na+ ions. 
D)  influx of K+ ions.

Question 7

Arvi is standing outside his house. He turns his head as he hears an approaching motorcycle. In this scenario, the distal stimulus would be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sound waves reaching his ears. 
B)  light waves reaching his eyes. 
C)  vibrations produced by the motorcycle. 
D)  motorcycle itself. 
A)  sound waves reaching his ears. 
B)  light waves reaching his eyes. 
C)  vibrations produced by the motorcycle. 
D)  motorcycle itself.

Question 8

When a cell is at rest, it has a membrane potential of _____ mV.

Accepted Answer

A)  -30 
B)  +30 
C)  +70 
D)  -70 
A)  -30 
B)  +30 
C)  +70 
D)  -70

Question 9

Explain the concept of modularity in cognitive neuropsychology with the help of an example.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive neuropsychology depends on the

Question 10

A psychophysical researcher wants to measure the absolute threshold of a particular fragrance. He wants quick results and can compromise on its accuracy. In this scenario, he would use the:

Accepted Answer

A)  method of adjustment. 
B)  method of constant stimuli. 
C)  method of limits. 
D)  Lamaze method. 
A)  method of adjustment. 
B)  method of constant stimuli. 
C)  method of limits. 
D)  Lamaze method.

Question 11

_____ are projections that emanate from the cell body of a neuron receive signals from other neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereocilia 
B)  Voltage-gated channels 
C)  Dendrites 
D)  Axon terminals 
A)  Stereocilia 
B)  Voltage-gated channels 
C)  Dendrites 
D)  Axon terminals

Question 12

The _____ is NOT found in the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  pinna 
D)  corpus callosum 
A)  frontal lobe 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  pinna 
D)  corpus callosum

Question 13

Marco is cooking dinner. He detects the smell of the garlic that he is chopping. In this scenario, the proximal stimulus is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  garlic clove. 
B)  signal being sent to the brain about the smell from the receptors. 
C)  odor molecule entering the nose from the garlic. 
D)  interpretation of neural signals in the brain. 
A)  garlic clove. 
B)  signal being sent to the brain about the smell from the receptors. 
C)  odor molecule entering the nose from the garlic. 
D)  interpretation of neural signals in the brain.

Question 14

_____ law states the relationship between the intensity of a standard stimulus and the size of the just noticeable difference.

Accepted Answer

A)  Weber's 
B)  Sherrington's 
C)  Fechner's 
D)  Stevens's 
A)  Weber's 
B)  Sherrington's 
C)  Fechner's 
D)  Stevens's

Question 15

How are neural signals transmitted across a synapse? How do the presynaptic membrane, the postsynaptic membrane, the synaptic vesicles, and neurotransmitters react to an action potential?

Accepted Answer

A synapse is a tiny gap between the axon

Question 16

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the method of adjustment, the method of constant stimuli, and the staircase method in determining absolute threshold.

Accepted Answer

The method of adjustment is the simplest

Question 17

The synaptic vesicles:

Accepted Answer

A)  contain molecules of neurotransmitters. 
B)  are released from the dendrites and travel to the axon terminal. 
C)  travel from the postsynaptic membrane to the presynaptic membrane. 
D)  do not enter the synapse. 
A)  contain molecules of neurotransmitters. 
B)  are released from the dendrites and travel to the axon terminal. 
C)  travel from the postsynaptic membrane to the presynaptic membrane. 
D)  do not enter the synapse.

Question 18

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is based on measurement of the changes in _____ associated with brain activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood oxygenation 
B)  metabolism 
C)  gustation 
D)  body temperature 
A)  blood oxygenation 
B)  metabolism 
C)  gustation 
D)  body temperature

Question 19

An example of an absolute threshold judgment would be an individual:

Accepted Answer

A)  detecting that the room is brighter when two extra candles are lit. 
B)  perceiving the light touch of an ant crawling across his or her foot. 
C)  perceiving that his/her backpack is heavier when another book is added. 
D)  turning up the radio so that he or she can hear the music over other noises. 
A)  detecting that the room is brighter when two extra candles are lit. 
B)  perceiving the light touch of an ant crawling across his or her foot. 
C)  perceiving that his/her backpack is heavier when another book is added. 
D)  turning up the radio so that he or she can hear the music over other noises.

Question 20

In the context of lidar systems, an approach that involves sorting objects into categories does NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  vehicles. 
B)  animals. 
C)  pedestrians. 
D)  bicyclists. 
A)  vehicles. 
B)  animals. 
C)  pedestrians. 
D)  bicyclists.

The JND for a 100-g weight is 2 g. According to Weber's law, the JND for a 1,000-g weight would be _____ g.

The central sulcus separates the parietal lobe from the _____ lobe.

Body senses do NOT include:

If the volume on an audio device is increased from one to two, how should the physical intensity of the sound be changed so that the perceived intensity is doubled? Explain with the help of Fechner's law.

A membrane potential results from the concentration of:

When an action potential begins, depolarization of the axon membrane is the result of the:

Arvi is standing outside his house. He turns his head as he hears an approaching motorcycle. In this scenario, the distal stimulus would be the:

When a cell is at rest, it has a membrane potential of _____ mV.

Explain the concept of modularity in cognitive neuropsychology with the help of an example.

A psychophysical researcher wants to measure the absolute threshold of a particular fragrance. He wants quick results and can compromise on its accuracy. In this scenario, he would use the:

_____ are projections that emanate from the cell body of a neuron receive signals from other neurons.

The _____ is NOT found in the cerebral cortex.

Marco is cooking dinner. He detects the smell of the garlic that he is chopping. In this scenario, the proximal stimulus is the:

_____ law states the relationship between the intensity of a standard stimulus and the size of the just noticeable difference.

How are neural signals transmitted across a synapse? How do the presynaptic membrane, the postsynaptic membrane, the synaptic vesicles, and neurotransmitters react to an action potential?

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the method of adjustment, the method of constant stimuli, and the staircase method in determining absolute threshold.

The synaptic vesicles:

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is based on measurement of the changes in _____ associated with brain activity.

An example of an absolute threshold judgment would be an individual:

In the context of lidar systems, an approach that involves sorting objects into categories does NOT include:

Light and the Eyes

The Visual Brain

Recognizing Visual Objects

Perceiving Color

Perceiving Depth

Perceiving Motion

Perception for Action

Attention and Awareness

Sound and the Ears

The Auditory Brain and Perceiving Auditory Scenes

Perceiving Speech and Music

The Body Senses

Olfaction: Perceiving Odors

Gustation: Perceiving Tastes and Flavors

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Exam 1: Foundations

The JND for a 100-g weight is 2 g. According to Weber's law, the JND for a 1,000-g weight would be _____ g.

The central sulcus separates the parietal lobe from the _____ lobe.

Body senses do NOT include:

If the volume on an audio device is increased from one to two, how should the physical intensity of the sound be changed so that the perceived intensity is doubled? Explain with the help of Fechner's law.

A membrane potential results from the concentration of:

When an action potential begins, depolarization of the axon membrane is the result of the:

Arvi is standing outside his house. He turns his head as he hears an approaching motorcycle. In this scenario, the distal stimulus would be the:

When a cell is at rest, it has a membrane potential of _____ mV.

Explain the concept of modularity in cognitive neuropsychology with the help of an example.

A psychophysical researcher wants to measure the absolute threshold of a particular fragrance. He wants quick results and can compromise on its accuracy. In this scenario, he would use the:

_____ are projections that emanate from the cell body of a neuron receive signals from other neurons.

The _____ is NOT found in the cerebral cortex.

Marco is cooking dinner. He detects the smell of the garlic that he is chopping. In this scenario, the proximal stimulus is the:

_____ law states the relationship between the intensity of a standard stimulus and the size of the just noticeable difference.

How are neural signals transmitted across a synapse? How do the presynaptic membrane, the postsynaptic membrane, the synaptic vesicles, and neurotransmitters react to an action potential?

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the method of adjustment, the method of constant stimuli, and the staircase method in determining absolute threshold.

The synaptic vesicles:

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is based on measurement of the changes in _____ associated with brain activity.

An example of an absolute threshold judgment would be an individual:

In the context of lidar systems, an approach that involves sorting objects into categories does NOT include:

Light and the Eyes

The Visual Brain

Recognizing Visual Objects

Perceiving Color

Perceiving Depth

Perceiving Motion

Perception for Action

Attention and Awareness

Sound and the Ears

The Auditory Brain and Perceiving Auditory Scenes

Perceiving Speech and Music

The Body Senses

Olfaction: Perceiving Odors

Gustation: Perceiving Tastes and Flavors

Filters