Question 1

In __________ models, brain slices are used to study neural activity through electrophysiological recordings.

Accepted Answer

A)  in silico 
B)  in vitro 
C)  ex vivo 
D)  in vivo 
A)  in silico 
B)  in vitro 
C)  ex vivo 
D)  in vivo

Question 2

Rasmussen and Milner (1977) found that 96% of __________-handers had a left language dominance. On the other hand, 70% of __________-handers had a __________ language dominance and 15% had a __________ language dominance. The language dominance of the remaining 15% was __________.

Accepted Answer

right; lef

Question 3

In literate people, the left inferior temporal lobe responds strongly to strings of letters. However, the same area in illiterate people responds to faces. The mechanism of change at the neural level is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  pure structural change 
B)  pure functional change 
C)  both functional and structural change 
D)  none of the above 
A)  pure structural change 
B)  pure functional change 
C)  both functional and structural change 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

Where was the long-term potentiation initially observed?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the thalamus 
B)  In the substantia nigra 
C)  In the hypothalamus 
D)  In the hippocampus 
A)  In the thalamus 
B)  In the substantia nigra 
C)  In the hypothalamus 
D)  In the hippocampus

Question 5

__________ refers to the study of patients with brain lesions in order to understand cognition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the study of patients...

Question 6

What is the firing rate of a neuron?

Accepted Answer

The number of action

Question 7

Which ions do the NMDA receptors flux when bound by glutamate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ only 
B)  Ca2+ only 
C)  Na+ and Ca2+ 
D)  K+ and Ca2+ 
A)  Na+ only 
B)  Ca2+ only 
C)  Na+ and Ca2+ 
D)  K+ and Ca2+

Question 8

The synaptic cleft, where a neuron passes information to another neuron, is located between the presynaptic axon and the postsynaptic dendrite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the mechanisms by which fMRI allows to detect brain activity.

Accepted Answer

fMRI measures the changes in blood flow

Question 10

The use of the right or left hand for writing doesn't predict the handedness of other skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most commonly used technique for brain stimulation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  PET 
B)  EEG 
C)  fMRI 
D)  TMS 
A)  PET 
B)  EEG 
C)  fMRI 
D)  TMS

Question 12

What are the 3Rs within the ethical framework which regulates animal experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Replacemen

Question 13

What is the structure that physically and functionally connects the two hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the structure that physically and...

Question 14

What are the main differences and similarities between EEG and fMRI?

Accepted Answer

EEG records neural electrical activity,

Question 15

The part of brain attached to the posterior of the hindbrain is the _________; it is important for such functions as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum; dexterity and smooth execution of movements 
B)  cerebellum; multisensory integration 
C)  superior colliculi; dexterity and smooth execution of movements 
D)  superior colliculi; multisensory integration 
A)  cerebellum; dexterity and smooth execution of movements 
B)  cerebellum; multisensory integration 
C)  superior colliculi; dexterity and smooth execution of movements 
D)  superior colliculi; multisensory integration

Question 16

Which disease below is CORRECTLY matched with a cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease - death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. 
B)  Depression - death of cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain. 
C)  Huntington's disease - death of serotonergic neurons in the raphe nuclei. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease - death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. 
A)  Parkinson's disease - death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. 
B)  Depression - death of cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain. 
C)  Huntington's disease - death of serotonergic neurons in the raphe nuclei. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease - death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.

Question 17

The brain of infants is highly plastic and plasticity reduces with aging. In fact, the elderly is less able to restore lost functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The __________ consists of the brain and the spinal cord. On the other hand, the __________ nervous system is divided in two subsystems: the __________ and the __________.

Accepted Answer

central; peripheral;

Question 19

Structural changes are exclusively found at the level of the synapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which group of areas does the hippocampus belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  The basal ganglia 
B)  The limbic system 
C)  The midbrain 
D)  The fronto-parietal system 
A)  The basal ganglia 
B)  The limbic system 
C)  The midbrain 
D)  The fronto-parietal system

In __________ models, brain slices are used to study neural activity through electrophysiological recordings.

Rasmussen and Milner (1977) found that 96% of -handers had a left language dominance. On the other hand, 70% of -handers had a language dominance and 15% had a language dominance. The language dominance of the remaining 15% was __.

In literate people, the left inferior temporal lobe responds strongly to strings of letters. However, the same area in illiterate people responds to faces. The mechanism of change at the neural level is an example of:

Where was the long-term potentiation initially observed?

__________ refers to the study of patients with brain lesions in order to understand cognition.

What is the firing rate of a neuron?

Which ions do the NMDA receptors flux when bound by glutamate?

The synaptic cleft, where a neuron passes information to another neuron, is located between the presynaptic axon and the postsynaptic dendrite.

Describe the mechanisms by which fMRI allows to detect brain activity.

The use of the right or left hand for writing doesn't predict the handedness of other skills.

The most commonly used technique for brain stimulation is:

What are the 3Rs within the ethical framework which regulates animal experimentation?

What is the structure that physically and functionally connects the two hemispheres?

What are the main differences and similarities between EEG and fMRI?

The part of brain attached to the posterior of the hindbrain is the _; it is important for such functions as __.

Which disease below is CORRECTLY matched with a cause?

The brain of infants is highly plastic and plasticity reduces with aging. In fact, the elderly is less able to restore lost functioning.

The consists of the brain and the spinal cord. On the other hand, the nervous system is divided in two subsystems: the and the .

Structural changes are exclusively found at the level of the synapse.

Which group of areas does the hippocampus belong to?

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In __________ models, brain slices are used to study neural activity through electrophysiological recordings.

Rasmussen and Milner (1977) found that 96% of __________-handers had a left language dominance. On the other hand, 70% of __________-handers had a __________ language dominance and 15% had a __________ language dominance. The language dominance of the remaining 15% was __________.

In literate people, the left inferior temporal lobe responds strongly to strings of letters. However, the same area in illiterate people responds to faces. The mechanism of change at the neural level is an example of:

Where was the long-term potentiation initially observed?

__________ refers to the study of patients with brain lesions in order to understand cognition.

What is the firing rate of a neuron?

Which ions do the NMDA receptors flux when bound by glutamate?

The synaptic cleft, where a neuron passes information to another neuron, is located between the presynaptic axon and the postsynaptic dendrite.

Describe the mechanisms by which fMRI allows to detect brain activity.

The use of the right or left hand for writing doesn't predict the handedness of other skills.

The most commonly used technique for brain stimulation is:

What are the 3Rs within the ethical framework which regulates animal experimentation?

What is the structure that physically and functionally connects the two hemispheres?

What are the main differences and similarities between EEG and fMRI?

The part of brain attached to the posterior of the hindbrain is the _________; it is important for such functions as __________.

Which disease below is CORRECTLY matched with a cause?

The brain of infants is highly plastic and plasticity reduces with aging. In fact, the elderly is less able to restore lost functioning.

The __________ consists of the brain and the spinal cord. On the other hand, the __________ nervous system is divided in two subsystems: the __________ and the __________.

Structural changes are exclusively found at the level of the synapse.

Which group of areas does the hippocampus belong to?

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

Filters

Rasmussen and Milner (1977) found that 96% of -handers had a left language dominance. On the other hand, 70% of -handers had a language dominance and 15% had a language dominance. The language dominance of the remaining 15% was __.

The part of brain attached to the posterior of the hindbrain is the _; it is important for such functions as __.

The consists of the brain and the spinal cord. On the other hand, the nervous system is divided in two subsystems: the and the .