Exam 2: Learning and the Brain

Which one of the following research findings is most consistent with the concept of core knowledge as described in the textbook?

In which one of the following situations should we be most concerned about missing a critical period in a person's development?

Given how the left and right hemispheres of the brain typically specialize, which one of the following activities would be most heavily dependent on the right hemisphere?

After a severe head injury, Mary has exceptional difficulty setting goals and in other ways planning her actions. Without knowing anything else about Mary's injury, you might reasonably conclude that it affected her:

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes a neuron's threshold of excitation?

According to the textbook, which one of the following conclusions is most true regarding factors that influence brain development?

Which one of the following best describes the growth of neurons during the prenatal period?

During the elementary and secondary school years, much of the brain's development occurs in regions of the brain that are largely responsible for

Three of the following describe methods what researchers commonly use to determine how the human brain probably functions. Which one is not a commonly used method to study the brain?

Given what psychologists believe to be true about how information is typically stored in the brain, how is the concept dog probably represented in your brain?

Which one of the following is the best example of a reflex as psychologists define the term?

Which one of the following best describes how neurons transmit messages to one another?

Given the roles that the right hemisphere typically plays in language comprehension, which one of the following tasks would rely most heavily on the right hemisphere?

Which one of the following best exemplifies experience-dependent plasticity?

Which one of the following best exemplifies experience-expectant plasticity?

Someone tries to convince you that parents should put their children in enriching preschool environments by their second birthday at the latest. How would you respond to this individual? In your response: a. State whether you agree or disagree with the person. b. Defend your position given recent findings about brain development. Include the following concepts in your discussion: i. synaptogenesis ii. synaptic pruning iii. experience-expectant and experience-dependent plasticity

Which one of the following best describes psychologists' current beliefs about the brain and learning?

In the human brain, a great deal of synaptic pruning occurs in early childhood. This pruning appears to be:

Naomi wakes up several hours after a severe blow to her head has rendered her unconscious. She can remember nothing about events leading up to the incident, reflecting the importance of _____________ in learning and memory.

As children grow older, many of their neurons begin to transmit messages more rapidly than they did in the early years of life, thanks to: