Question 1

The textbook describes five general research methods that scientists use to determine how the brain functions. In three short paragraphs, describe three of them.

Accepted Answer

The first research method described in t

Question 2

Which one of the following best describes mirror neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are pairs of neurons that have identical functions on opposite sides of the cortex. 
B)  They are the primary reason why infants can recognize their own reflections as early as 3 months of age. 
C)  They fire when a person either makes a particular response or observes someone else make that response. 
D)  They are the only kinds of neurons that are consistently found in all primate species. 
A)  They are pairs of neurons that have identical functions on opposite sides of the cortex. 
B)  They are the primary reason why infants can recognize their own reflections as early as 3 months of age. 
C)  They fire when a person either makes a particular response or observes someone else make that response. 
D)  They are the only kinds of neurons that are consistently found in all primate species.

Question 3

Three of the following statements are consistent with research findings about factors that influence brain development. Which statement has not been supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic factors predispose some people to learning difficulties or mental illness. 
B)  High levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to mental retardation. 
C)  High levels of toxic substances 
D)  Opportunities to learn certain skills may lead to detectable differences in brain structures or patterns of brain activation. 
E) g., lead, pesticides) have their greatest negative impact after puberty. 
A)  Genetic factors predispose some people to learning difficulties or mental illness. 
B)  High levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to mental retardation. 
C)  High levels of toxic substances 
D)  Opportunities to learn certain skills may lead to detectable differences in brain structures or patterns of brain activation. 
E) g., lead, pesticides) have their greatest negative impact after puberty.

Question 4

Several teachers tell you that they are "teaching to students' right brains" by spending a lot of time on painting, map interpretation, geometry, and other highly visual and/or spatial activities. Critique their claim using what you have learned about how the human brain functions.

Accepted Answer

The idea of "teaching to students' right

Question 5

Which one of the following is the best example of the central nervous system rather than peripheral nervous system) at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parts of the hindbrain are involved in regulating heart rate. 
B)  Cells in the retina at the back of the eye transmit information about light. 
C)  Some cells in the nose respond to certain kinds of chemicals. 
D)  Some cells in the skin are sensitive to heat or cold. 
A)  Parts of the hindbrain are involved in regulating heart rate. 
B)  Cells in the retina at the back of the eye transmit information about light. 
C)  Some cells in the nose respond to certain kinds of chemicals. 
D)  Some cells in the skin are sensitive to heat or cold.

The textbook describes five general research methods that scientists use to determine how the brain functions. In three short paragraphs, describe three of them.

Which one of the following best describes mirror neurons?

Three of the following statements are consistent with research findings about factors that influence brain development. Which statement has not been supported by research?

Several teachers tell you that they are "teaching to students' right brains" by spending a lot of time on painting, map interpretation, geometry, and other highly visual and/or spatial activities. Critique their claim using what you have learned about how the human brain functions.

Which one of the following is the best example of the central nervous system rather than peripheral nervous system) at work?

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Behaviorist Principles and Theories

Applications of Behaviorist Principles

Social Cognitive Theory

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Long-Term Memory Storage and Retrieval Processes

The Nature of Knowledge

Cognitive Developmental Perspectives

Sociocultural Theory and Other Contextual Perspectives

Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning, and Study Strategies

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Exam 2: Learning and the Brain

The textbook describes five general research methods that scientists use to determine how the brain functions. In three short paragraphs, describe three of them.

Which one of the following best describes mirror neurons?

Three of the following statements are consistent with research findings about factors that influence brain development. Which statement has not been supported by research?

Several teachers tell you that they are "teaching to students' right brains" by spending a lot of time on painting, map interpretation, geometry, and other highly visual and/or spatial activities. Critique their claim using what you have learned about how the human brain functions.

Which one of the following is the best example of the central nervous system rather than peripheral nervous system) at work?

Perspectives on Learning

Behaviorist Principles and Theories

Applications of Behaviorist Principles

Social Cognitive Theory

Introduction to Cognitivism

Basic Components of Memory

Long-Term Memory Storage and Retrieval Processes

The Nature of Knowledge

Cognitive Developmental Perspectives

Sociocultural Theory and Other Contextual Perspectives

Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning, and Study Strategies

Transfer, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking Chapter 13 Transfer, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking Multiple Choice Questions

Motivation and Affect

Cognitive Factors in Motivation

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