Question 1

The left hemisphere processes vision from the __________ side of __________ and controls movements of the __________ side of the __________.

Accepted Answer

right; spa

Question 2

With reference to simple cells, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  These cells sum together activity from several cells. 
B)  These cells are quite low in the processing hierarchy, that's why they are called 'simple'. 
C)  In the primary visual cortex, these cells respond to bars of light with a particular orientation. 
D)  These neurons are higher up in the hierarchy. 
A)  These cells sum together activity from several cells. 
B)  These cells are quite low in the processing hierarchy, that's why they are called 'simple'. 
C)  In the primary visual cortex, these cells respond to bars of light with a particular orientation. 
D)  These neurons are higher up in the hierarchy.

Question 3

Structural brain changes can be observed using:

Accepted Answer

A)  EEG 
B)  fMRI 
C)  MRI 
D)  TMS 
A)  EEG 
B)  fMRI 
C)  MRI 
D)  TMS

Question 4

The __________ receptors involved in long-term potentiation are __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

glutamate;

Question 5

Which part of your body dictates your personality, actions, thoughts, memories and emotions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which part of your body dictates your...

Question 6

Non-invasiveness is the main reason why new methods had to be invented to study humans' brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is the case of Phineas Gage considered fundamental to the beginnings of modern brain research?

Accepted Answer

The fact that PG was still able to perfo

Question 8

According to Rasmussen and Milner (1977), what is the likelihood of a left-handed person to have their Broca's area in the right hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 15% 
B)  Approximately 50% 
C)  Approximately 70% 
D)  Approximately 96% 
A)  Approximately 15% 
B)  Approximately 50% 
C)  Approximately 70% 
D)  Approximately 96%

Question 9

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  In patient-based neuropsychology the brain is manipulated and the behaviour is measured. 
B)  In patient-based neuropsychology the behaviour is manipulated and the brain activity is measured. 
C)  In brain imaging of healthy participants the brain is manipulated and the behaviour is measured. 
D)  In brain imaging of healthy participants there is no manipulation. 
A)  In patient-based neuropsychology the brain is manipulated and the behaviour is measured. 
B)  In patient-based neuropsychology the behaviour is manipulated and the brain activity is measured. 
C)  In brain imaging of healthy participants the brain is manipulated and the behaviour is measured. 
D)  In brain imaging of healthy participants there is no manipulation.

Question 10

In the midbrain, there are two grey-matter nuclei. The __________ is responsible for multisensory integration, while the __________ is specialized in auditory processing.

Accepted Answer

superior c

Question 11

What is a 'stereotactic surgery'?

Accepted Answer

It's a type of surgery used in animal ex

Question 12

Brain stimulation studies in humans:

Accepted Answer

A)  are dangerous 
B)  permanently deactivate a brain area 
C)  temporarily disrupt behaviour 
D)  cannot be used with neurological patients 
A)  are dangerous 
B)  permanently deactivate a brain area 
C)  temporarily disrupt behaviour 
D)  cannot be used with neurological patients

Question 13

fMRI enables researchers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  damage specific regions of the brain 
B)  see what parts of the brain are active during certain tasks 
C)  measure hormone levels 
D)  determine which parts of the brain are shaped by genetics and which parts are shaped by environmental experience 
A)  damage specific regions of the brain 
B)  see what parts of the brain are active during certain tasks 
C)  measure hormone levels 
D)  determine which parts of the brain are shaped by genetics and which parts are shaped by environmental experience

Question 14

The first noninvasive method developed to study humans' brain was the functional magnetic resonance imaging, available since the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The average of EEG signal across different trials of particular events is called __________.

Accepted Answer

event-rela

Question 16

Describe the major type of cells in the nervous system, and explain how communication in the nervous system works.

Accepted Answer

The nervous system is made of neurons. N

Question 17

Dr Aquinas wants to investigate which areas of the brain are activated when people must make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Which neuroimaging technique should she use in her study?

Accepted Answer

A)  fMRi 
B)  electrocardiography 
C)  EEG 
D)  electroconvulsive therapy 
A)  fMRi 
B)  electrocardiography 
C)  EEG 
D)  electroconvulsive therapy

Question 18

What percentage of people around the world are right-hand dominant?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  60% 
D)  90% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  60% 
D)  90%

Question 19

Which of the two hemispheres shows an advantage for depth perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  left 
B)  right 
C)  both 
D)  neither 
A)  left 
B)  right 
C)  both 
D)  neither

Question 20

Which of the following brain changes is not functional?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change in the brain architecture 
B)  Change in the use of the brain architecture 
C)  Change in the response of a neuron to a stimulus 
D)  Change in the selectivity of a population of neurons 
A)  Change in the brain architecture 
B)  Change in the use of the brain architecture 
C)  Change in the response of a neuron to a stimulus 
D)  Change in the selectivity of a population of neurons

The left hemisphere processes vision from the side of and controls movements of the side of the .

With reference to simple cells, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Structural brain changes can be observed using:

The receptors involved in long-term potentiation are and __.

Which part of your body dictates your personality, actions, thoughts, memories and emotions?

Non-invasiveness is the main reason why new methods had to be invented to study humans' brain.

Why is the case of Phineas Gage considered fundamental to the beginnings of modern brain research?

According to Rasmussen and Milner (1977), what is the likelihood of a left-handed person to have their Broca's area in the right hemisphere?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

In the midbrain, there are two grey-matter nuclei. The is responsible for multisensory integration, while the is specialized in auditory processing.

What is a 'stereotactic surgery'?

Brain stimulation studies in humans:

fMRI enables researchers to ______.

The first noninvasive method developed to study humans' brain was the functional magnetic resonance imaging, available since the 1980s.

The average of EEG signal across different trials of particular events is called __________.

Describe the major type of cells in the nervous system, and explain how communication in the nervous system works.

Dr Aquinas wants to investigate which areas of the brain are activated when people must make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Which neuroimaging technique should she use in her study?

What percentage of people around the world are right-hand dominant?

Which of the two hemispheres shows an advantage for depth perception?

Which of the following brain changes is not functional?

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Exam 4: Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

The left hemisphere processes vision from the __________ side of __________ and controls movements of the __________ side of the __________.

With reference to simple cells, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Structural brain changes can be observed using:

The __________ receptors involved in long-term potentiation are __________ and __________.

Which part of your body dictates your personality, actions, thoughts, memories and emotions?

Non-invasiveness is the main reason why new methods had to be invented to study humans' brain.

Why is the case of Phineas Gage considered fundamental to the beginnings of modern brain research?

According to Rasmussen and Milner (1977), what is the likelihood of a left-handed person to have their Broca's area in the right hemisphere?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

In the midbrain, there are two grey-matter nuclei. The __________ is responsible for multisensory integration, while the __________ is specialized in auditory processing.

What is a 'stereotactic surgery'?

Brain stimulation studies in humans:

fMRI enables researchers to ______.

The first noninvasive method developed to study humans' brain was the functional magnetic resonance imaging, available since the 1980s.

The average of EEG signal across different trials of particular events is called __________.

Describe the major type of cells in the nervous system, and explain how communication in the nervous system works.

Dr Aquinas wants to investigate which areas of the brain are activated when people must make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Which neuroimaging technique should she use in her study?

What percentage of people around the world are right-hand dominant?

Which of the two hemispheres shows an advantage for depth perception?

Which of the following brain changes is not functional?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

Mental Health and Psychopathology

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

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The left hemisphere processes vision from the side of and controls movements of the side of the .

The receptors involved in long-term potentiation are and __.

In the midbrain, there are two grey-matter nuclei. The is responsible for multisensory integration, while the is specialized in auditory processing.