Exam 6: Neural and Brain Development

Roger is participating in a research study and is presented with two pictures of beautiful women. Which neuroimaging technique should be used if the researcher wants to examine the connectivity of the different brain structures?

Which part of the brain is involved in infants making associations between objects and consequences (for example, kicking on an object and music playing in response to the kicking)?

When does brain development begin?

Give at least 3 examples of why a scientist would use an MRI over an EEG.

In recent research conducted by Diamond and colleagues, it has been hypothesized that Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ because

Which of the following characteristics has been found in brains of children with autism through the MRI technique?

Which of the following has been found in recent research using DTI?

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the pathway used for neurotransmitters to transmit signals across a synapse?

Which of the following neuroimaging techniques can provide information about the brain's anatomical structure?

At what age is there a peak in the number of synapses in the hippocampus?

Which of the following stages plays a very important role in behavioural and cognitive development?

Choose the correct sequence in neuronal and brain development.

Neuroimaging techniques allow the measurement of which of the following?

Which of the following processes auditory information?

Damage to the ______ hemisphere is most likely to result in _________.

Charlotte is participating in a study and the results of her neuroimaging tests show that she is lateralized for face processing. She is most likely how old?

At what age does synaptic production reach a peak?

At what age does binocular disparity emerge?

Which neuroimaging technique has been used in cognitive or psychological processes? Give an example of the research.