Question 1

Long-term potentiation (LTP) depends on the activity of GABA receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The neurons that respond consistently to the sight or concept of one thing, irrespective of incidental changes, are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  grandfather cells 
B)  grandmother cells 
C)  granddaughter cells 
D)  mother cells 
A)  grandfather cells 
B)  grandmother cells 
C)  granddaughter cells 
D)  mother cells B

Question 3

An action potential is a sudden ______ change in the electrical charge of a neuron's _________.

Accepted Answer

positive; axon

Question 4

A(n) __________ measures brain wave activity from the surface of the scalp.

Accepted Answer

A)  electroencephalogram 
B)  functional magnetic resonance 
C)  electrophysiology experiment 
D)  tomography 
A)  electroencephalogram 
B)  functional magnetic resonance 
C)  electrophysiology experiment 
D)  tomography

Question 5

Historically the limbic system has been described as the __________, for its role in detecting and expressing emotional responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Historically the limbic system has been described...

Question 6

Psychopharmacology is interested in the effect of __________ on __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychopharmacology is interested in the effect of...

Question 7

In person A, neurons of the brain area X have changed their tuning properties and now respond to a new class of stimuli. In person B, neurons of the brain area X have increased and strengthened their connections. Person A experienced a __________ change. Person B experienced a __________ change.

Accepted Answer

A)  structural; structural 
B)  functional; functional 
C)  structural; functional 
D)  functional; structural 
A)  structural; structural 
B)  functional; functional 
C)  structural; functional 
D)  functional; structural

Question 8

What are the three possible way of making brain lesions in animal experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Physically

Question 9

Most people have the language areas in their __________ hemisphere, regardless of their __________. However, this tendency is weaker in __________. This evidence emerged from studies using the __________ test.

Accepted Answer

left; hand

Question 10

__________ refers to early attempts to map different functions to different parts of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ablation 
B)  Behaviourism 
C)  Phrenology 
D)  Functionalism 
A)  Ablation 
B)  Behaviourism 
C)  Phrenology 
D)  Functionalism

Question 11

What does 'cerebellum' literally mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Little brain 
B)  Smart brain 
C)  Posterior brain 
D)  Beautiful brain 
A)  Little brain 
B)  Smart brain 
C)  Posterior brain 
D)  Beautiful brain

Question 12

Which of the following areas is not associated with increased density of grey matter resulting from a juggle training over a 3-month period?

Accepted Answer

A)  V5 
B)  Fusiform area 
C)  MT 
D)  Parietal lobe 
A)  V5 
B)  Fusiform area 
C)  MT 
D)  Parietal lobe

Question 13

How are the four lobes of the neocortex called?

Accepted Answer

frontal, p

Question 14

What are the two methods described in your textbook that neuroscientists use to study lateralization?

Accepted Answer

One method consists of studying split-br

Question 15

Selective damage to Phineas Gage's __________ had affected his personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Selective damage to Phineas Gage's __________ had...

Question 16

What is the Wada test used for?

Accepted Answer

To study how handedn

Question 17

How thick is the cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cm 
B)  3 cm 
C)  1 mm 
D)  3 mm 
A)  1 cm 
B)  3 cm 
C)  1 mm 
D)  3 mm

Question 18

What does fMRI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Functional

Question 19

TMS has transient and subtle effects on behaviour, induced using noninvasive electrical currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for bringing the body back to a resting state after a threat is not present anymore?

Accepted Answer

the parasy

Long-term potentiation (LTP) depends on the activity of GABA receptors.

The neurons that respond consistently to the sight or concept of one thing, irrespective of incidental changes, are known as:

An action potential is a sudden change in the electrical charge of a neuron's ___.

A(n) __________ measures brain wave activity from the surface of the scalp.

Historically the limbic system has been described as the __________, for its role in detecting and expressing emotional responses.

Psychopharmacology is interested in the effect of on .

In person A, neurons of the brain area X have changed their tuning properties and now respond to a new class of stimuli. In person B, neurons of the brain area X have increased and strengthened their connections. Person A experienced a change. Person B experienced a change.

What are the three possible way of making brain lesions in animal experimentation?

Most people have the language areas in their hemisphere, regardless of their . However, this tendency is weaker in . This evidence emerged from studies using the test.

__________ refers to early attempts to map different functions to different parts of the brain.

What does 'cerebellum' literally mean?

Which of the following areas is not associated with increased density of grey matter resulting from a juggle training over a 3-month period?

How are the four lobes of the neocortex called?

What are the two methods described in your textbook that neuroscientists use to study lateralization?

Selective damage to Phineas Gage's __________ had affected his personality.

What is the Wada test used for?

How thick is the cortex?

What does fMRI stand for?

TMS has transient and subtle effects on behaviour, induced using noninvasive electrical currents.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for bringing the body back to a resting state after a threat is not present anymore?

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) depends on the activity of GABA receptors.

The neurons that respond consistently to the sight or concept of one thing, irrespective of incidental changes, are known as:

An action potential is a sudden ______ change in the electrical charge of a neuron's _________.

A(n) __________ measures brain wave activity from the surface of the scalp.

Historically the limbic system has been described as the __________, for its role in detecting and expressing emotional responses.

Psychopharmacology is interested in the effect of __________ on __________.

In person A, neurons of the brain area X have changed their tuning properties and now respond to a new class of stimuli. In person B, neurons of the brain area X have increased and strengthened their connections. Person A experienced a __________ change. Person B experienced a __________ change.

What are the three possible way of making brain lesions in animal experimentation?

Most people have the language areas in their __________ hemisphere, regardless of their __________. However, this tendency is weaker in __________. This evidence emerged from studies using the __________ test.

__________ refers to early attempts to map different functions to different parts of the brain.

What does 'cerebellum' literally mean?

Which of the following areas is not associated with increased density of grey matter resulting from a juggle training over a 3-month period?

How are the four lobes of the neocortex called?

What are the two methods described in your textbook that neuroscientists use to study lateralization?

Selective damage to Phineas Gage's __________ had affected his personality.

What is the Wada test used for?

How thick is the cortex?

What does fMRI stand for?

TMS has transient and subtle effects on behaviour, induced using noninvasive electrical currents.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for bringing the body back to a resting state after a threat is not present anymore?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

Mental Health and Psychopathology

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

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An action potential is a sudden change in the electrical charge of a neuron's ___.

Psychopharmacology is interested in the effect of on .

In person A, neurons of the brain area X have changed their tuning properties and now respond to a new class of stimuli. In person B, neurons of the brain area X have increased and strengthened their connections. Person A experienced a change. Person B experienced a change.

Most people have the language areas in their hemisphere, regardless of their . However, this tendency is weaker in . This evidence emerged from studies using the test.