Question 1

Object permanence in monkeys

Accepted Answer

A)  does not occur. 
B)  occurs at a much earlier developmental stage than in human infants. 
C)  remains normal in cases of parietal lesion, but is eliminated in cases of prefrontal lesions. 
D)  is eliminated in cases of both parietal and prefrontal lesions. 
A)  does not occur. 
B)  occurs at a much earlier developmental stage than in human infants. 
C)  remains normal in cases of parietal lesion, but is eliminated in cases of prefrontal lesions. 
D)  is eliminated in cases of both parietal and prefrontal lesions.

Question 2

When an animal learns that a particular stimulus occurs just prior to another event, what process has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitization 
B)  habituation 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  extinction 
A)  sensitization 
B)  habituation 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  extinction

Question 3

Samantha's grandfather has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Samantha knows that Parkinson's disease affects the basal ganglia, so she is able to tell her grandfather that he is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  little if any memory impairment. 
B)  problems with procedural memories but not declarative memories. 
C)  problems with declarative memories but not procedural memories. 
D)  problems with both declarative and procedural memories. 
A)  little if any memory impairment. 
B)  problems with procedural memories but not declarative memories. 
C)  problems with declarative memories but not procedural memories. 
D)  problems with both declarative and procedural memories.

Question 4

The rapid series of shocks that is applied to demonstrate LTP is at a rate that is ______ that found in normal neuronal communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than 
B)  less than 
C)  about the same as 
D)  more irregular than 
A)  greater than 
B)  less than 
C)  about the same as 
D)  more irregular than

Question 5

What type of channels is involved in the sensitization process of the siphon sensory neurons in Aplysia?

Accepted Answer

A)  an ionotropic process, which results in the closing of calcium channels 
B)  a metabotropic process, which results in the closing of calcium channels 
C)  an ionotropic process, which results in the closing of potassium channels 
D)  a metabotropic process, which results in the closing of potassium channels 
A)  an ionotropic process, which results in the closing of calcium channels 
B)  a metabotropic process, which results in the closing of calcium channels 
C)  an ionotropic process, which results in the closing of potassium channels 
D)  a metabotropic process, which results in the closing of potassium channels

Question 6

Typical mice with unimpaired LTP

Accepted Answer

A)  are unable to form spatial maps. 
B)  form spatial maps that are inaccurate. 
C)  form spatial maps accurately but experience immediate loss of those maps. 
D)  form new maps and can retain them for long periods of time. 
A)  are unable to form spatial maps. 
B)  form spatial maps that are inaccurate. 
C)  form spatial maps accurately but experience immediate loss of those maps. 
D)  form new maps and can retain them for long periods of time.

Question 7

Hyperthymesia might be associated with differences in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior cingulate cortex (AC
C) . 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  thalamus. 
D)  amygdala. 
A)  anterior cingulate cortex (AC
C) . 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  thalamus. 
D)  amygdala.

Question 8

Classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits is prevented by lesions of the

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  deep cerebellar nuclei. 
C)  interpositus nucleus of the cerebellum. 
D)  inferior olive. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  deep cerebellar nuclei. 
C)  interpositus nucleus of the cerebellum. 
D)  inferior olive.

Question 9

In sensitization in Aplysia, what processes account for the stronger than normal responses of gill motor neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  extended action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of greater than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons. 
B)  extended action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of less than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons. 
C)  shortened action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of greater than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons 
D)  shortened action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of less than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons. 
A)  extended action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of greater than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons. 
B)  extended action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of less than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons. 
C)  shortened action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of greater than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons 
D)  shortened action potentials in siphon sensory neurons, which result in the release of less than normal amounts of neurotransmitter at synapses with gill motor neurons.

Question 10

The structure identified as #5 in this illustration represents a

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel fiber. 
B)  climbing fiber. 
C)  mossy fiber. 
D)  perforant pathway fiber. 
A)  parallel fiber. 
B)  climbing fiber. 
C)  mossy fiber. 
D)  perforant pathway fiber.

Question 11

In the given diagram, there is a region of interest that is circled, which shows a synapse between a sensory neuron and an interneuron. Explain the importance of events occurring in this region.

Accepted Answer

This is showing the mechanism for classi

Question 12

A good example of a semantic memory is which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  the name of the first president of the United States 
B)  what happened at your best childhood birthday party ever 
C)  how to ride a bike 
D)  where you were when you heard about the Twin Towers being attacked 
A)  the name of the first president of the United States 
B)  what happened at your best childhood birthday party ever 
C)  how to ride a bike 
D)  where you were when you heard about the Twin Towers being attacked

Question 13

You are on the phone with tech support after your software crashed. The technician is helping you go through the steps to reinstall the software, pausing from time to time to visualize the situation before telling you the next step. This technician is likely accessing ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural 
B)  episodic 
C)  autobiographical 
D)  explicit 
A)  procedural 
B)  episodic 
C)  autobiographical 
D)  explicit

Question 14

LTP

Accepted Answer

A)  always involves the neurotransmitter glutamate and only occurs in the hippocampus. 
B)  always involves the neurotransmitter glutamate and occurs in many areas of the central nervous system. 
C)  involves a variety of neurotransmitters but only occurs in the hippocampus. 
D)  involves a variety of neurotransmitters and occurs in many areas of the central nervous system. 
A)  always involves the neurotransmitter glutamate and only occurs in the hippocampus. 
B)  always involves the neurotransmitter glutamate and occurs in many areas of the central nervous system. 
C)  involves a variety of neurotransmitters but only occurs in the hippocampus. 
D)  involves a variety of neurotransmitters and occurs in many areas of the central nervous system.

Question 15

Input from the rhinal cortex travels along

Accepted Answer

A)  the perforant pathway to the dentate gyrus. 
B)  the fornix to the hypothalamus. 
C)  mossy fibers to CA3. 
D)  Schaffer collateral pathway to CA1. 
A)  the perforant pathway to the dentate gyrus. 
B)  the fornix to the hypothalamus. 
C)  mossy fibers to CA3. 
D)  Schaffer collateral pathway to CA1.

Question 16

What is the process by which classical conditioning occurs in Aplysia?

Accepted Answer

The siphon withdrawal reflex shows class

Question 17

Many mating and parenting behaviors, including the tail feather display of the male peacock, are examples of instinctive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Memories of an individual's personal experience are stored in _________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural 
B)  episodic 
C)  working 
D)  semantic 
A)  procedural 
B)  episodic 
C)  working 
D)  semantic

Question 19

Short-term habituation of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex, lasting from minutes to several hours, probably results from

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in the synapses between sensory and motor neurons. 
B)  decreased sensitivity of the sensory neurons. 
C)  fatigue in the muscles serving the gill. 
D)  stronger excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) in the interneurons. 
A)  changes in the synapses between sensory and motor neurons. 
B)  decreased sensitivity of the sensory neurons. 
C)  fatigue in the muscles serving the gill. 
D)  stronger excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) in the interneurons.

Question 20

After class, Mohammed regaled you with clever stories of his family cat when he was growing up. To tell you these stories, Mohammed was using his _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory 
B)  working 
C)  episodic 
D)  semantic 
A)  sensory 
B)  working 
C)  episodic 
D)  semantic

Object permanence in monkeys

When an animal learns that a particular stimulus occurs just prior to another event, what process has occurred?

Samantha's grandfather has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Samantha knows that Parkinson's disease affects the basal ganglia, so she is able to tell her grandfather that he is likely to experience

The rapid series of shocks that is applied to demonstrate LTP is at a rate that is ______ that found in normal neuronal communication.

What type of channels is involved in the sensitization process of the siphon sensory neurons in Aplysia?

Typical mice with unimpaired LTP

Hyperthymesia might be associated with differences in the

Classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits is prevented by lesions of the

In sensitization in Aplysia, what processes account for the stronger than normal responses of gill motor neurons?

The structure identified as #5 in this illustration represents a

In the given diagram, there is a region of interest that is circled, which shows a synapse between a sensory neuron and an interneuron. Explain the importance of events occurring in this region.

A good example of a semantic memory is which of these?

You are on the phone with tech support after your software crashed. The technician is helping you go through the steps to reinstall the software, pausing from time to time to visualize the situation before telling you the next step. This technician is likely accessing ________ memory.

LTP

Input from the rhinal cortex travels along

What is the process by which classical conditioning occurs in Aplysia?

Many mating and parenting behaviors, including the tail feather display of the male peacock, are examples of instinctive behaviors.

Memories of an individual's personal experience are stored in _________ memory.

Short-term habituation of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex, lasting from minutes to several hours, probably results from

After class, Mohammed regaled you with clever stories of his family cat when he was growing up. To tell you these stories, Mohammed was using his _____ memory.

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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

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Exam 12: Learning and Memory

Object permanence in monkeys

When an animal learns that a particular stimulus occurs just prior to another event, what process has occurred?

Samantha's grandfather has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Samantha knows that Parkinson's disease affects the basal ganglia, so she is able to tell her grandfather that he is likely to experience

The rapid series of shocks that is applied to demonstrate LTP is at a rate that is ______ that found in normal neuronal communication.

What type of channels is involved in the sensitization process of the siphon sensory neurons in Aplysia?

Typical mice with unimpaired LTP

Hyperthymesia might be associated with differences in the

Classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits is prevented by lesions of the

In sensitization in Aplysia, what processes account for the stronger than normal responses of gill motor neurons?

The structure identified as #5 in this illustration represents a

In the given diagram, there is a region of interest that is circled, which shows a synapse between a sensory neuron and an interneuron. Explain the importance of events occurring in this region.

A good example of a semantic memory is which of these?

You are on the phone with tech support after your software crashed. The technician is helping you go through the steps to reinstall the software, pausing from time to time to visualize the situation before telling you the next step. This technician is likely accessing ________ memory.

LTP

Input from the rhinal cortex travels along

What is the process by which classical conditioning occurs in Aplysia?

Many mating and parenting behaviors, including the tail feather display of the male peacock, are examples of instinctive behaviors.

Memories of an individual's personal experience are stored in _________ memory.

Short-term habituation of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex, lasting from minutes to several hours, probably results from

After class, Mohammed regaled you with clever stories of his family cat when he was growing up. To tell you these stories, Mohammed was using his _____ memory.

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