Question 1

Building up a mental model or Theory of Mind for other people's mental states could help in all situations except:

Accepted Answer

A) understanding non-verbal communication 
B) retrieving a book from a shelf 
C) trying to outsmart a rival 
D) living in complex social groups 
A) understanding non-verbal communication 
B) retrieving a book from a shelf 
C) trying to outsmart a rival 
D) living in complex social groups

Question 2

The two hemispheres of the brain are:

Accepted Answer

A) mirror images of each other" 
B) identical" 
C) similar in some ways, but different in others" 
D) unconnected" 
A) mirror images of each other" 
B) identical" 
C) similar in some ways, but different in others" 
D) unconnected"

Question 3

Which technique requires direct access to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
B) microelectrode recording 
C) magnetoencephalography (MEG) 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
A) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
B) microelectrode recording 
C) magnetoencephalography (MEG) 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation

Question 4

A 70-year-old woman is asked what she did on her 16th birthday. She answers that she had a party and received her first car as a gift. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) declarative memory" 
B) non-declarative memory" 
C) long-term memory" 
D) short-term memory" 
A) declarative memory" 
B) non-declarative memory" 
C) long-term memory" 
D) short-term memory"

Question 5

Lateralization refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) using only one side of your body after suffering a stroke" 
B) having a nervous system that is dominant on one side" 
C) the division of function between the brain hemispheres" 
D) using both sides of your body" 
A) using only one side of your body after suffering a stroke" 
B) having a nervous system that is dominant on one side" 
C) the division of function between the brain hemispheres" 
D) using both sides of your body"

Question 6

The brain solves complex tasks such as language processing by recruiting:

Accepted Answer

A) a large network of connected regions 
B) unused regions usually devoted to simpler tasks 
C) a large contiguous region 
D) a few isolated regions 
A) a large network of connected regions 
B) unused regions usually devoted to simpler tasks 
C) a large contiguous region 
D) a few isolated regions

Question 7

Why don't all creatures have large, complex brains for survival?

Accepted Answer

The evolution of large, complex brains i

Question 8

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and:

Accepted Answer

A) neurotransmitters" 
B) spinal cord" 
C) nerves" 
D) blood vessels" 
A) neurotransmitters" 
B) spinal cord" 
C) nerves" 
D) blood vessels"

Question 9

Brain _____ techniques such as rTMS or tDCS could be used to promote long-term thinking over short-term thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brain _____ techniques such as rTMS or...

Question 10

Even a weak blow to the head may result in damage and loss of brain function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The following can damage areas of the brain:

Accepted Answer

A) traumatic injuries" 
B) infections from viruses" 
C) degenerative diseases" 
D) all of the above" 
A) traumatic injuries" 
B) infections from viruses" 
C) degenerative diseases" 
D) all of the above"

Question 12

A patient is initially diagnosed with influenza, but later tests indicate that the patient may be suffering from strep throat. The patient continues to believe she has influenza. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) availability heuristic" 
B) anchoring bias" 
C) affect heuristic" 
D) belief bias" 
A) availability heuristic" 
B) anchoring bias" 
C) affect heuristic" 
D) belief bias"

Question 13

High-speed, low-cost computing power and unprecedented amounts of detailed biological data have contributed to recent growth in the field of neuroscience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The primary difference between TMS and tDCS is that TMS sends a(n) _____pulse through the scalp while tDCS uses a(n) _____ pulse.

Accepted Answer

A) magnetic; electric 
B) weak; strong 
C) electric; magnetic 
D) slow; fast 
A) magnetic; electric 
B) weak; strong 
C) electric; magnetic 
D) slow; fast

Question 15

A soldier has shrapnel imbedded in his leg, but needs to have an image taken of his brain. Due to safety concerns, a doctor would likely AVOID using:

Accepted Answer

A) positron emission tomography (PET)" 
B) magnetoencephalography (MEG)" 
C) MRI" 
D) microdialysis probes" 
A) positron emission tomography (PET)" 
B) magnetoencephalography (MEG)" 
C) MRI" 
D) microdialysis probes"

Question 16

Neuroscience has been helpful is understanding problems such as the misinformation effect and co-witness contamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Neurological and psychiatric disorders affect many people around the world. Describe how neuroscience research can assist in treating these disorders.

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience research plays a crucial ro

Question 18

Before you can "hear" the lyrics of your favorite song, the pattern of vibrations in the air must be converted into:

Accepted Answer

A) receptors" 
B) action potentials" 
C) memories" 
D) pressure" 
A) receptors" 
B) action potentials" 
C) memories" 
D) pressure"

Question 19

A scientist wants to use a noninvasive technique to compare neural tracts between two groups of people. The scientist will likely use:

Accepted Answer

A) CT scans" 
B) microelectrodes" 
C) microdialysis probes" 
D) diffusion tensor imaging" 
A) CT scans" 
B) microelectrodes" 
C) microdialysis probes" 
D) diffusion tensor imaging"

Question 20

A popular hypothesis for the function of sleep is:

Accepted Answer

A) sleep plays a critical role in learning and consolidating memories, and in forgetting inconsequential details" 
B) sleep allows the brain to run simulations of key actions before testing them out in the real world" 
C) sleep is restorative, saving and replenishing the body's energy stores" 
D) all of the above" 
A) sleep plays a critical role in learning and consolidating memories, and in forgetting inconsequential details" 
B) sleep allows the brain to run simulations of key actions before testing them out in the real world" 
C) sleep is restorative, saving and replenishing the body's energy stores" 
D) all of the above"

Building up a mental model or Theory of Mind for other people's mental states could help in all situations except:

The two hemispheres of the brain are:

Which technique requires direct access to the brain?

A 70-year-old woman is asked what she did on her 16th birthday. She answers that she had a party and received her first car as a gift. This is an example of:

Lateralization refers to:

The brain solves complex tasks such as language processing by recruiting:

Why don't all creatures have large, complex brains for survival?

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and:

Brain _____ techniques such as rTMS or tDCS could be used to promote long-term thinking over short-term thinking.

Even a weak blow to the head may result in damage and loss of brain function.

The following can damage areas of the brain:

A patient is initially diagnosed with influenza, but later tests indicate that the patient may be suffering from strep throat. The patient continues to believe she has influenza. This is an example of:

High-speed, low-cost computing power and unprecedented amounts of detailed biological data have contributed to recent growth in the field of neuroscience.

The primary difference between TMS and tDCS is that TMS sends a(n) _pulse through the scalp while tDCS uses a(n) _ pulse.

A soldier has shrapnel imbedded in his leg, but needs to have an image taken of his brain. Due to safety concerns, a doctor would likely AVOID using:

Neuroscience has been helpful is understanding problems such as the misinformation effect and co-witness contamination.

Neurological and psychiatric disorders affect many people around the world. Describe how neuroscience research can assist in treating these disorders.

Before you can "hear" the lyrics of your favorite song, the pattern of vibrations in the air must be converted into:

A scientist wants to use a noninvasive technique to compare neural tracts between two groups of people. The scientist will likely use:

A popular hypothesis for the function of sleep is:

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Neuroplasticity

Vision

Other Senses

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Attention and Consciousness

Memory

Sleep

Language and Lateralization

Decision Making

Emotions

Motivation and Reward

Social Cognition

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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Exam 1: Online Practice Questions

Building up a mental model or Theory of Mind for other people's mental states could help in all situations except:

The two hemispheres of the brain are:

Which technique requires direct access to the brain?

A 70-year-old woman is asked what she did on her 16th birthday. She answers that she had a party and received her first car as a gift. This is an example of:

Lateralization refers to:

The brain solves complex tasks such as language processing by recruiting:

Why don't all creatures have large, complex brains for survival?

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and:

Brain _____ techniques such as rTMS or tDCS could be used to promote long-term thinking over short-term thinking.

Even a weak blow to the head may result in damage and loss of brain function.

The following can damage areas of the brain:

A patient is initially diagnosed with influenza, but later tests indicate that the patient may be suffering from strep throat. The patient continues to believe she has influenza. This is an example of:

High-speed, low-cost computing power and unprecedented amounts of detailed biological data have contributed to recent growth in the field of neuroscience.

The primary difference between TMS and tDCS is that TMS sends a(n) _____pulse through the scalp while tDCS uses a(n) _____ pulse.

A soldier has shrapnel imbedded in his leg, but needs to have an image taken of his brain. Due to safety concerns, a doctor would likely AVOID using:

Neuroscience has been helpful is understanding problems such as the misinformation effect and co-witness contamination.

Neurological and psychiatric disorders affect many people around the world. Describe how neuroscience research can assist in treating these disorders.

Before you can "hear" the lyrics of your favorite song, the pattern of vibrations in the air must be converted into:

A scientist wants to use a noninvasive technique to compare neural tracts between two groups of people. The scientist will likely use:

A popular hypothesis for the function of sleep is:

The Brain and Nervous System

Neurons and Synapses

Neuroplasticity

Vision

Other Senses

The Motor System

Attention and Consciousness

Memory

Sleep

Language and Lateralization

Decision Making

Emotions

Motivation and Reward

Social Cognition

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Filters

The primary difference between TMS and tDCS is that TMS sends a(n) _pulse through the scalp while tDCS uses a(n) _ pulse.