Question 1

We currently have the capability of using fMRI to detect when individuals are given true vs. false memories (as well as lies).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Studies on memory show that without NMDA-R, animals seem to be unable to:

Accepted Answer

A) Recognize dangerous situations" 
B) Find their way through a maze" 
C) Remember specifics of a task" 
D) All of the above" 
A) Recognize dangerous situations" 
B) Find their way through a maze" 
C) Remember specifics of a task" 
D) All of the above"

Question 3

Failure to inhibit irrelevant, misinforming events may lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) Suggestibility" 
B) Bias" 
C) Confabulation" 
D) False memories" 
A) Suggestibility" 
B) Bias" 
C) Confabulation" 
D) False memories"

Question 4

The brain is unprepared for learning at birth, but eventually adapts to whatever stimuli the world provides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is suggested that the reason our memories can be "fuzzy" is because the brain:

Accepted Answer

A) Often misfires during recall" 
B) Releases too many magnesium ions at once" 
C) Dose not have enough space to remember all that we perceive each day" 
D) Has the flexibility to reconstruct, rather than literally recall, information" 
A) Often misfires during recall" 
B) Releases too many magnesium ions at once" 
C) Dose not have enough space to remember all that we perceive each day" 
D) Has the flexibility to reconstruct, rather than literally recall, information"

Question 6

Implicit memory refers to memories that are:

Accepted Answer

A) Autobiographical events" 
B) Episodic" 
C) Unconscious motor or emotional memories" 
D) Semantic" 
A) Autobiographical events" 
B) Episodic" 
C) Unconscious motor or emotional memories" 
D) Semantic"

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a behavior learned through operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A) A rabbit freezes at the sight of a predator 
B) A rat freezes when hearing a tone that was previously followed by an electric shock 
C) A rat learns that pushing the left lever produces a food pellet 
D) A dog salivates when presented with food 
A) A rabbit freezes at the sight of a predator 
B) A rat freezes when hearing a tone that was previously followed by an electric shock 
C) A rat learns that pushing the left lever produces a food pellet 
D) A dog salivates when presented with food

Question 8

Associative memories for "beach" may be:

Accepted Answer

A) Collecting sea shells" 
B) The feel of gritty sand under your feet" 
C) The taste of salt water in your mouth" 
D) All of the above" 
A) Collecting sea shells" 
B) The feel of gritty sand under your feet" 
C) The taste of salt water in your mouth" 
D) All of the above"

Question 9

Mammals are born with a set number of neurons, which diminish with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Once a memory has been formed and consolidated, it needs no further maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Life episodes and facts are categorized as which type of memory?

Accepted Answer

A) Working" 
B) Nondeclarative" 
C) Explicit" 
D) Implicit" 
A) Working" 
B) Nondeclarative" 
C) Explicit" 
D) Implicit"

Question 12

An example of an implicit memory is:

Accepted Answer

A) Knowing the multiplication table" 
B) Knowing the recipe for chocolate cake" 
C) Knowing how to brush your hair" 
D) Knowing what your father's face looks like" 
A) Knowing the multiplication table" 
B) Knowing the recipe for chocolate cake" 
C) Knowing how to brush your hair" 
D) Knowing what your father's face looks like"

Question 13

Sally witnesses a mugging and is asked to appear in court. While on the witness stand, she avidly swears that she saw Mr. Jones committing the crime. Sally actually saw Mr. Jones at the grocery store only 10 minutes before the mugging took place. Mr. Jones did not commit the mugging. Sally is suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A) Suggestibility" 
B) Bias" 
C) Misattribution" 
D) None of the above" 
A) Suggestibility" 
B) Bias" 
C) Misattribution" 
D) None of the above"

Question 14

As seen in both animals with food-caching behavior and in humans who must acquire a detailed cognitive map of an area, the ______ is able to increase in volume over time.

Accepted Answer

A) Frontal lobe" 
B) Hippocampus" 
C) Visuospatial cortex" 
D) Amygdala" 
A) Frontal lobe" 
B) Hippocampus" 
C) Visuospatial cortex" 
D) Amygdala"

Question 15

Describe an experiment to test if excellent spatial memory is the cause vs. the effect of a large hippocampus.

Accepted Answer

To test if excellent spatial memory is t

Question 16

What are four types of evidence scientists look for when determining functional localization in the brain? What are some of the problems with each type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

When determining functional localization

Question 17

Nondeclarative, or implicit, memory is subdivided into which categories?

Accepted Answer

A) Classical conditioning" 
B) Skills" 
C) Perceptual priming" 
D) All of the above" 
A) Classical conditioning" 
B) Skills" 
C) Perceptual priming" 
D) All of the above"

Question 18

In Pavlov's experiment with salivating dogs, salivating after the ringing of the bell alone is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Unconditioned response" 
B) Conditioned response" 
C) Conditioned stimulus" 
D) Unconditioned stimulus" 
A) Unconditioned response" 
B) Conditioned response" 
C) Conditioned stimulus" 
D) Unconditioned stimulus"

Question 19

Information is more readily learned when the information is:

Accepted Answer

A) New and original" 
B) Relevant to the survival of the organism" 
C) Presented right before administering an electric shock" 
D) Simplistic" 
A) New and original" 
B) Relevant to the survival of the organism" 
C) Presented right before administering an electric shock" 
D) Simplistic"

Question 20

An individual suffering from semantic dementia would most likely be unable to recall:

Accepted Answer

A) Their 50th birthday 
B) Where they live 
C) What sound a dog makes 
D) How to ride a bicycle 
A) Their 50th birthday 
B) Where they live 
C) What sound a dog makes 
D) How to ride a bicycle

We currently have the capability of using fMRI to detect when individuals are given true vs. false memories (as well as lies).

Studies on memory show that without NMDA-R, animals seem to be unable to:

Failure to inhibit irrelevant, misinforming events may lead to:

The brain is unprepared for learning at birth, but eventually adapts to whatever stimuli the world provides.

It is suggested that the reason our memories can be "fuzzy" is because the brain:

Implicit memory refers to memories that are:

Which of the following is an example of a behavior learned through operant conditioning?

Associative memories for "beach" may be:

Mammals are born with a set number of neurons, which diminish with age.

Once a memory has been formed and consolidated, it needs no further maintenance.

Life episodes and facts are categorized as which type of memory?

An example of an implicit memory is:

As seen in both animals with food-caching behavior and in humans who must acquire a detailed cognitive map of an area, the ______ is able to increase in volume over time.

Describe an experiment to test if excellent spatial memory is the cause vs. the effect of a large hippocampus.

What are four types of evidence scientists look for when determining functional localization in the brain? What are some of the problems with each type of evidence?

Nondeclarative, or implicit, memory is subdivided into which categories?

In Pavlov's experiment with salivating dogs, salivating after the ringing of the bell alone is the:

Information is more readily learned when the information is:

An individual suffering from semantic dementia would most likely be unable to recall:

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Exam 9: Memory

We currently have the capability of using fMRI to detect when individuals are given true vs. false memories (as well as lies).

Studies on memory show that without NMDA-R, animals seem to be unable to:

Failure to inhibit irrelevant, misinforming events may lead to:

The brain is unprepared for learning at birth, but eventually adapts to whatever stimuli the world provides.

It is suggested that the reason our memories can be "fuzzy" is because the brain:

Implicit memory refers to memories that are:

Which of the following is an example of a behavior learned through operant conditioning?

Associative memories for "beach" may be:

Mammals are born with a set number of neurons, which diminish with age.

Once a memory has been formed and consolidated, it needs no further maintenance.

Life episodes and facts are categorized as which type of memory?

An example of an implicit memory is:

As seen in both animals with food-caching behavior and in humans who must acquire a detailed cognitive map of an area, the ______ is able to increase in volume over time.

Describe an experiment to test if excellent spatial memory is the cause vs. the effect of a large hippocampus.

What are four types of evidence scientists look for when determining functional localization in the brain? What are some of the problems with each type of evidence?

Nondeclarative, or implicit, memory is subdivided into which categories?

In Pavlov's experiment with salivating dogs, salivating after the ringing of the bell alone is the:

Information is more readily learned when the information is:

An individual suffering from semantic dementia would most likely be unable to recall:

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The Brain and Nervous System

Neurons and Synapses

Neuroplasticity

Vision

Other Senses

The Motor System

Attention and Consciousness

Sleep

Language and Lateralization

Decision Making

Emotions

Motivation and Reward

Social Cognition

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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