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Which of the following statements provides the most serious obstacle to the use the
introspection as a source of scientific evidence? - Answers -When facts are provided by
introspection, we have no way to asses the facts themselves, independent of the
reporters particular perspective on them.
Which of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of behaviorism? - Answers -One's
motivational state determines whether learning takes place.
One important difference between classical behaviorism and cognitive psychology is
that cognitive psychology: - Answers -argues that unobservable mental states can be
scientifically studied
Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the fall of behaviorism and rise
of Cognitivism? - Answers -Studies that show the importance of reinforcement for
learning
Among its other functions, the amygdala seems to serve as an: - Answers -"emotional
evaluator" or threat detector
Capgras syndrome provides an illustration of several important themes in chapter 2. All
of the following are true of Capgras, EXCEPT: - Answers -Damage to the amygdala will
result in an inability to recognize imposters.
Mike had damage to his hindbrain. He is likely to experience problems with which set of
behaviors? - Answers -rhythm of breathing, level of alertness, and posture
Lisa has recently suffered a brain injury. Her symptoms include deficits in coordination
and interpretation of pain. Which structure is most likely damaged? - Answers -Midbrain
Commissures, including the corpus callosum, are: - Answers -Thick bundles of fibers
that allow communication between the brain's hemisphere
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI):
- Answers -Create a three-dimensional representation of the brain's tissue
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a strong magnetic pulse to: - Answers -
Produce a temporary disruption to the brain area, and thus brain function, where it is
applied
, Researchers using fMRI find activity in the fusiform face area (FFA) when participants
are viewing faces. This means that the FFA: - Answers -activity is correlated with
recognizing faces.
Patrick was in a car accident and hit his head on the dashboard. The emergency room
doctors are concerned that he may have sustained a traumatic brain injury. Which of the
following methods are they MOST likely to use to confirm or disprove their diagnosis? -
Answers -MRI
Communication between neurons is _____, while communication within a neuron is
_____. - Answers -Chemical; electrical
The electroencephalograph (EEG) provides an estimate of brain activity by measuring: -
Answers -Electrical signals produced by neurons
The primary motor projection area forms a "map" of the body, and the projections
control movement to specific areas of the body. What is the variation in the amount of
cortical tissue dedicated to different parts of the body based on? - Answers -the
precision of movement for the body part
Olivia has sustained damage to the prefrontal area. As a result, she is most likely to
have: - Answers -a variety of problems, including problems planning and implementing
strategies
Ben and Quinn both have lesions in their frontal lobes. Ben has trouble producing
speech; Quinn has difficulties comprehending speech. Both Ben and Quinn are likely to
receive a diagnosis of: - Answers -Aphasia
Neuron A communicates with neuron B. The ______ of neuron A forms a synapse with
the _____ of neuron B. - Answers -Axon terminal; dendrite
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of glial cells? - Answers -Release
neurotransmitters
A neuron's initial, internal response to an incoming signal can vary in size. Thanks he
external response of the cell (or action potential), however, does not vary in size. If the
signal is sent, it is always of the same magnitude. This effect size is called: - Answers -
All-or-none law
Which of the following would NOT be considered part of the fovea? - Answers -The area
of the retina found far out in the periphery
A patient with visual agnosia will probably show an inability to: - Answers -identify
common objects in plain view
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