Question 1

Distinguish between declarative and nondeclarative memory.

Accepted Answer

Declarative memory can be stat

Question 2

The relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience is called

Accepted Answer

A)  learning. 
B)  instinct. 
C)  reflex. 
D)  fixed action pattern. 
A)  learning. 
B)  instinct. 
C)  reflex. 
D)  fixed action pattern.

Question 3

Which of the following memories are ones that are recalled explicitly

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning 
B)  sensitization 
C)  procedural memory 
D)  episodic memory 
A)  classical conditioning 
B)  sensitization 
C)  procedural memory 
D)  episodic memory

Question 4

- In the example in this illustration, the water jet serves as the ____________________, the shock serves as the ____________________, and the gill-withdrawal serves as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

conditioned stimulus

Question 5

The process of __________ is probably dependent on LTP.

Accepted Answer

A)  language learning 
B)  spatial learning 
C)  formation of flashbulb memories 
D)  habituation 
A)  language learning 
B)  spatial learning 
C)  formation of flashbulb memories 
D)  habituation

Question 6

Memory destabilization during retrieval

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same for all types of memories. 
B)  is more extreme for stronger, older memories. 
C)  is less extreme for stronger, older memories. 
D)  does not result in the inclusion of new information present at the time of retrieval. 
A)  is the same for all types of memories. 
B)  is more extreme for stronger, older memories. 
C)  is less extreme for stronger, older memories. 
D)  does not result in the inclusion of new information present at the time of retrieval.

Question 7

In Pavlov's classic experiments, salivation to a metronome is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned stimulus. 
B)  conditioned response. 
C)  unconditioned stimulus. 
D)  unconditioned response. 
A)  conditioned stimulus. 
B)  conditioned response. 
C)  unconditioned stimulus. 
D)  unconditioned response.

Question 8

Jamelis has figured out that his mother will be furious with him if he comes home after dinner time, so he has started making sure never to be that late. Jamelis is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexes. 
B)  instincts. 
C)  fixed action patterns. 
D)  learned behaviors. 
A)  reflexes. 
B)  instincts. 
C)  fixed action patterns. 
D)  learned behaviors.

Question 9

Which of the following areas of the brain serve as a "hub" for semantic processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The posterior temporal lobe 
B)  The anterior temporal lobe 
C)  The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex 
D)  The orbitofrontal cortex 
A)  The posterior temporal lobe 
B)  The anterior temporal lobe 
C)  The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex 
D)  The orbitofrontal cortex

Question 10

______ memory can hold a limited amount of information (five to nine items) for 15 to 20 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory 
B)  Short-term 
C)  Long-term 
D)  Episodic 
A)  Sensory 
B)  Short-term 
C)  Long-term 
D)  Episodic

Question 11

Lashley was incorrect in his assumption that

Accepted Answer

A)  parts of the cortex were equivalent in their contributions to learning and memory. 
B)  large lesions affect learned behavior more than small lesions. 
C)  memories are stored in one specific location in the cortex. 
D)  size and location of lesions have equal impacts on learned behavior. 
A)  parts of the cortex were equivalent in their contributions to learning and memory. 
B)  large lesions affect learned behavior more than small lesions. 
C)  memories are stored in one specific location in the cortex. 
D)  size and location of lesions have equal impacts on learned behavior.

Question 12

Decreases in EPSPs in cerebellar Purkinje cells is seen in

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term potentiation (LTP). 
B)  long-term depression (LT
D) . 
C)  cerebellar inhibition. 
D)  cerebellar excitation. 
A)  long-term potentiation (LTP). 
B)  long-term depression (LT
D) . 
C)  cerebellar inhibition. 
D)  cerebellar excitation.

Question 13

Depletion of available neurotransmitter in the presynaptic sensory neuron of Aplysia is the likely cause of

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term habituation. 
B)  short-term habituation. 
C)  long-term sensitization. 
D)  short-term sensitization. 
A)  long-term habituation. 
B)  short-term habituation. 
C)  long-term sensitization. 
D)  short-term sensitization.

Question 14

Jonah required surgery on both of his temporal lobes. Following the surgery, Jonah suffered from severe anterograde amnesia and had great difficulty in

Accepted Answer

A)  learning the name of the new occupational therapist assigned to his case. 
B)  learning to use his new cell phone. 
C)  remembering the details of his high school graduation. 
D)  remembering how to find the square root of a number. 
A)  learning the name of the new occupational therapist assigned to his case. 
B)  learning to use his new cell phone. 
C)  remembering the details of his high school graduation. 
D)  remembering how to find the square root of a number.

Question 15

The output cells of the cerebellum receive _________ input from _________ cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitatory; granule 
B)  inhibitory; granule 
C)  excitatory; Purkinje 
D)  inhibitory; Purkinje 
A)  excitatory; granule 
B)  inhibitory; granule 
C)  excitatory; Purkinje 
D)  inhibitory; Purkinje

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a procedural memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  where you were when you heard about the Twin Towers being attacked 
B)  the name of your psychology professor 
C)  how to play your guitar 
D)  what you had for breakfast this morning 
A)  where you were when you heard about the Twin Towers being attacked 
B)  the name of your psychology professor 
C)  how to play your guitar 
D)  what you had for breakfast this morning

Question 17

A transcription factor that is especially important in long-term learning is

Accepted Answer

A)  CREB. 
B)  PKM?. 
C)  BDNF. 
D)  AMPA. 
A)  CREB. 
B)  PKM?. 
C)  BDNF. 
D)  AMPA.

Question 18

"Fixed action patterns" are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexes. 
B)  instincts. 
C)  associative learning stimuli. 
D)  non-associative learning stimuli. 
A)  reflexes. 
B)  instincts. 
C)  associative learning stimuli. 
D)  non-associative learning stimuli.

Question 19

Parallel fibers synapsing in the cerebellum originate in

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons in the inferior olive of the medulla. 
B)  neurons in the pons. 
C)  Purkinje cells. 
D)  granule cells. 
A)  neurons in the inferior olive of the medulla. 
B)  neurons in the pons. 
C)  Purkinje cells. 
D)  granule cells.

Question 20

Kayla is presenting a business plan to her bank, hoping to get a loan. As her stress levels increase, it is likely that her performance will

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to increase. 
B)  become steadily worse. 
C)  decrease at first, but after her stress reaches a certain point, she will overcome it enough to improve. 
D)  increase at first, but after her stress reaches a certain point, she will begin to perform more poorly. 
A)  continue to increase. 
B)  become steadily worse. 
C)  decrease at first, but after her stress reaches a certain point, she will overcome it enough to improve. 
D)  increase at first, but after her stress reaches a certain point, she will begin to perform more poorly.

Distinguish between declarative and nondeclarative memory.

The relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience is called

Which of the following memories are ones that are recalled explicitly

- In the example in this illustration, the water jet serves as the , the shock serves as the , and the gill-withdrawal serves as the .

The process of __________ is probably dependent on LTP.

Memory destabilization during retrieval

In Pavlov's classic experiments, salivation to a metronome is an example of a(n)

Jamelis has figured out that his mother will be furious with him if he comes home after dinner time, so he has started making sure never to be that late. Jamelis is demonstrating

Which of the following areas of the brain serve as a "hub" for semantic processing?

______ memory can hold a limited amount of information (five to nine items) for 15 to 20 seconds.

Lashley was incorrect in his assumption that

Decreases in EPSPs in cerebellar Purkinje cells is seen in

Depletion of available neurotransmitter in the presynaptic sensory neuron of Aplysia is the likely cause of

Jonah required surgery on both of his temporal lobes. Following the surgery, Jonah suffered from severe anterograde amnesia and had great difficulty in

The output cells of the cerebellum receive _ input from _ cells.

Which of the following is an example of a procedural memory?

A transcription factor that is especially important in long-term learning is

"Fixed action patterns" are also known as

Parallel fibers synapsing in the cerebellum originate in

Kayla is presenting a business plan to her bank, hoping to get a loan. As her stress levels increase, it is likely that her performance will

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Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Exam 12: Learning and Memory

Distinguish between declarative and nondeclarative memory.

The relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience is called

Which of the following memories are ones that are recalled explicitly

- In the example in this illustration, the water jet serves as the ____________________, the shock serves as the ____________________, and the gill-withdrawal serves as the ____________________.

The process of __________ is probably dependent on LTP.

Memory destabilization during retrieval

In Pavlov's classic experiments, salivation to a metronome is an example of a(n)

Jamelis has figured out that his mother will be furious with him if he comes home after dinner time, so he has started making sure never to be that late. Jamelis is demonstrating

Which of the following areas of the brain serve as a "hub" for semantic processing?

______ memory can hold a limited amount of information (five to nine items) for 15 to 20 seconds.

Lashley was incorrect in his assumption that

Decreases in EPSPs in cerebellar Purkinje cells is seen in

Depletion of available neurotransmitter in the presynaptic sensory neuron of Aplysia is the likely cause of

Jonah required surgery on both of his temporal lobes. Following the surgery, Jonah suffered from severe anterograde amnesia and had great difficulty in

The output cells of the cerebellum receive _________ input from _________ cells.

Which of the following is an example of a procedural memory?

A transcription factor that is especially important in long-term learning is

"Fixed action patterns" are also known as

Parallel fibers synapsing in the cerebellum originate in

Kayla is presenting a business plan to her bank, hoping to get a loan. As her stress levels increase, it is likely that her performance will

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

- In the example in this illustration, the water jet serves as the , the shock serves as the , and the gill-withdrawal serves as the .

The output cells of the cerebellum receive _ input from _ cells.