Question 1

Derrick has a number of electrodes attached to his head.He is probably about to participate in a study involving use of

Accepted Answer

A) fMRI. 
B) ERPs. 
C) PET. 
D) CT scan. 
A) fMRI. 
B) ERPs. 
C) PET. 
D) CT scan.

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely involve the use of the septum?

Accepted Answer

A) Mike is scared by a man pointing a knife at him. 
B) Mike remembered a man that had pointed a knife at him. 
C) Mike sees a man who is pointing a knife at him. 
D) Mike sees a photo of a man pointing a knife at a woman. 
A) Mike is scared by a man pointing a knife at him. 
B) Mike remembered a man that had pointed a knife at him. 
C) Mike sees a man who is pointing a knife at him. 
D) Mike sees a photo of a man pointing a knife at a woman.

Question 3

These techniques take advantage of the brain's consumption of glucose or oxygen and specifically look for which part of the brain is most active "during more generalized processing." The active part of the brain would require more resources than inactive areas.

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose Metabolism Tomography (GMT) 
B) Metabolic Imaging 
C) Electrical Recording Technique (ERT) 
D) Static Imaging Techniques 
A) Glucose Metabolism Tomography (GMT) 
B) Metabolic Imaging 
C) Electrical Recording Technique (ERT) 
D) Static Imaging Techniques

Question 4

The basal ganglia of the forebrain are crucial to

Accepted Answer

A) motor function. 
B) hearing. 
C) sleeping and waking. 
D) regulating behavior necessary for species survival. 
A) motor function. 
B) hearing. 
C) sleeping and waking. 
D) regulating behavior necessary for species survival.

Question 5

Which abilities have been found to be localized on the right side of the brain for most split-brain patients?

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to follow conversations or stories 
B) language functions 
C) skilled movement 
D) finding patterns 
A) the ability to follow conversations or stories 
B) language functions 
C) skilled movement 
D) finding patterns

Question 6

Although the midbrain is not as important in mammals as in nonmammals,it is significant in that it houses the reticular activating system,which is essential in regulating

Accepted Answer

A) consciousness,heartbeat,and breathing. 
B) bodily coordination,balance,and muscle tone. 
C) breathing,swallowing,and digestion. 
D) the signals passing from one part of the brain to another. 
A) consciousness,heartbeat,and breathing. 
B) bodily coordination,balance,and muscle tone. 
C) breathing,swallowing,and digestion. 
D) the signals passing from one part of the brain to another.

Question 7

Cognitive function can be affected by brain tumors which can occur in either the gray or white matter of the brain.Another name for a brain tumor is

Accepted Answer

A) septum. 
B) neoplasm. 
C) pons. 
D) apraxia. 
A) septum. 
B) neoplasm. 
C) pons. 
D) apraxia.

Question 8

Identify the three types of chemical substance that are involved in neurotransmission:

Accepted Answer

A) monoamine neurotransmitters,amino-acid neurotransmitters,neurobinders. 
B) monoamine neurotransmitters,amino-acid neurotransmitters,neuropeptides. 
C) amino-acid neurotransmitters,neurobinders,cerebropeptides. 
D) monoamine neurotransmitters,neuropeptides,neurobinders. 
A) monoamine neurotransmitters,amino-acid neurotransmitters,neurobinders. 
B) monoamine neurotransmitters,amino-acid neurotransmitters,neuropeptides. 
C) amino-acid neurotransmitters,neurobinders,cerebropeptides. 
D) monoamine neurotransmitters,neuropeptides,neurobinders.

Question 9

The two halves of the brain,which rely on the corpus callosum for communication,are called

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral hemispheres. 
B) lobes. 
C) contralateral. 
D) split brain. 
A) cerebral hemispheres. 
B) lobes. 
C) contralateral. 
D) split brain.

Question 10

The convolutions of the cerebral cortex comprise __________,which are small grooves;__________,which are raised areas or bulges;and __________,which are large grooves.

Accepted Answer

A) sulci;fissures;gyri 
B) fissures;sulci;gyri 
C) gyri;fissures;sulci 
D) sulci;gyri;fissures 
A) sulci;fissures;gyri 
B) fissures;sulci;gyri 
C) gyri;fissures;sulci 
D) sulci;gyri;fissures

Question 11

The parietal lobe is primarily responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) planning and execution of movement. 
B) somatosensory processing. 
C) auditory processing. 
D) visual processing. 
A) planning and execution of movement. 
B) somatosensory processing. 
C) auditory processing. 
D) visual processing.

Question 12

What parts of the brain are used while playing football,and how are they used?

Accepted Answer

While playing football, several parts of

Question 13

This type of stroke is due to a fatty tissue that has built up over years and then breaks free and then becomes lodged in an artery in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) neoplasms 
B) hemorrhagic stroke 
C) aphasic stroke 
D) ischemic stroke 
A) neoplasms 
B) hemorrhagic stroke 
C) aphasic stroke 
D) ischemic stroke

Question 14

Suppose that a large,parasitic microorganism entered the human blood stream and traveled up to the brain,but was blocked from entering.Why did the microorganism not pass into the brain? What structure blocked its entry? Compare this structure with the structure that links both brain hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

The microorganism was likely blocked fro

Question 15

What percentage of the population has language functions predominantly localized in the left hemisphere of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 90 
C) 50 
D) 20 
A) 100 
B) 90 
C) 50 
D) 20

Question 16

Disruption in the hippocampus does not seem to result in deficits of what kind of memory?

Accepted Answer

A) declarative memory 
B) short-term memory 
C) procedural memory 
D) long-term memory 
A) declarative memory 
B) short-term memory 
C) procedural memory 
D) long-term memory

Question 17

This part of the brain,located in the frontal lobe,is important for controlling movement.It is responsible for planning and executing movement especially for movements including a delayed response.

Accepted Answer

A) primary visual cortex 
B) the cerebral fissures 
C) primary auditory cortex 
D) primary motor cortex 
A) primary visual cortex 
B) the cerebral fissures 
C) primary auditory cortex 
D) primary motor cortex

Question 18

The junction between terminal buttons of one neuron with the dendrites of other neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) synapse 
B) terminal button 
C) nodes of ranvier 
D) synaptic terminal 
A) synapse 
B) terminal button 
C) nodes of ranvier 
D) synaptic terminal

Question 19

Kent has been living on the street and using heroin for at least 5 years.It is likely he has

Accepted Answer

A) acute toxicity 
B) chronic toxicity 
C) few neurotransmitters 
D) an overactive amygdala 
A) acute toxicity 
B) chronic toxicity 
C) few neurotransmitters 
D) an overactive amygdala

Question 20

Mary wakes up in the middle of the night to hear a loud thump coming from the stairway.She then hears creaking and a voice whispering.Her __________ lobe makes it possible for her to hear that there are burglars in her house.

Accepted Answer

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

Derrick has a number of electrodes attached to his head.He is probably about to participate in a study involving use of

Which of the following would most likely involve the use of the septum?

These techniques take advantage of the brain's consumption of glucose or oxygen and specifically look for which part of the brain is most active "during more generalized processing." The active part of the brain would require more resources than inactive areas.

The basal ganglia of the forebrain are crucial to

Which abilities have been found to be localized on the right side of the brain for most split-brain patients?

Although the midbrain is not as important in mammals as in nonmammals,it is significant in that it houses the reticular activating system,which is essential in regulating

Cognitive function can be affected by brain tumors which can occur in either the gray or white matter of the brain.Another name for a brain tumor is

Identify the three types of chemical substance that are involved in neurotransmission:

The two halves of the brain,which rely on the corpus callosum for communication,are called

The convolutions of the cerebral cortex comprise ,which are small grooves;,which are raised areas or bulges;and __,which are large grooves.

The parietal lobe is primarily responsible for

What parts of the brain are used while playing football,and how are they used?

This type of stroke is due to a fatty tissue that has built up over years and then breaks free and then becomes lodged in an artery in the brain.

Suppose that a large,parasitic microorganism entered the human blood stream and traveled up to the brain,but was blocked from entering.Why did the microorganism not pass into the brain? What structure blocked its entry? Compare this structure with the structure that links both brain hemispheres.

What percentage of the population has language functions predominantly localized in the left hemisphere of the brain?

Disruption in the hippocampus does not seem to result in deficits of what kind of memory?

This part of the brain,located in the frontal lobe,is important for controlling movement.It is responsible for planning and executing movement especially for movements including a delayed response.

The junction between terminal buttons of one neuron with the dendrites of other neurons.

Kent has been living on the street and using heroin for at least 5 years.It is likely he has

Mary wakes up in the middle of the night to hear a loud thump coming from the stairway.She then hears creaking and a voice whispering.Her __________ lobe makes it possible for her to hear that there are burglars in her house.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Perception

Attention and Consciousness

Memory: Models and Research Methods

Memory Processes

The Landscape of Memory: Mental Images, maps, and Propositions

The Organization of Knowledge in the Mind

Language

Language in Context

Problem Solving and Creativity

Decision Making and Reasoning

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Exam 2: Cognitive Neuroscience

Derrick has a number of electrodes attached to his head.He is probably about to participate in a study involving use of

Which of the following would most likely involve the use of the septum?

These techniques take advantage of the brain's consumption of glucose or oxygen and specifically look for which part of the brain is most active "during more generalized processing." The active part of the brain would require more resources than inactive areas.

The basal ganglia of the forebrain are crucial to

Which abilities have been found to be localized on the right side of the brain for most split-brain patients?

Although the midbrain is not as important in mammals as in nonmammals,it is significant in that it houses the reticular activating system,which is essential in regulating

Cognitive function can be affected by brain tumors which can occur in either the gray or white matter of the brain.Another name for a brain tumor is

Identify the three types of chemical substance that are involved in neurotransmission:

The two halves of the brain,which rely on the corpus callosum for communication,are called

The convolutions of the cerebral cortex comprise __________,which are small grooves;__________,which are raised areas or bulges;and __________,which are large grooves.

The parietal lobe is primarily responsible for

What parts of the brain are used while playing football,and how are they used?

This type of stroke is due to a fatty tissue that has built up over years and then breaks free and then becomes lodged in an artery in the brain.

Suppose that a large,parasitic microorganism entered the human blood stream and traveled up to the brain,but was blocked from entering.Why did the microorganism not pass into the brain? What structure blocked its entry? Compare this structure with the structure that links both brain hemispheres.

What percentage of the population has language functions predominantly localized in the left hemisphere of the brain?

Disruption in the hippocampus does not seem to result in deficits of what kind of memory?

This part of the brain,located in the frontal lobe,is important for controlling movement.It is responsible for planning and executing movement especially for movements including a delayed response.

The junction between terminal buttons of one neuron with the dendrites of other neurons.

Kent has been living on the street and using heroin for at least 5 years.It is likely he has

Mary wakes up in the middle of the night to hear a loud thump coming from the stairway.She then hears creaking and a voice whispering.Her __________ lobe makes it possible for her to hear that there are burglars in her house.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Perception

Attention and Consciousness

Memory: Models and Research Methods

Memory Processes

The Landscape of Memory: Mental Images, maps, and Propositions

The Organization of Knowledge in the Mind

Language

Language in Context

Problem Solving and Creativity

Decision Making and Reasoning

Filters

The convolutions of the cerebral cortex comprise ,which are small grooves;,which are raised areas or bulges;and __,which are large grooves.