Psychology 4342 - Learning and Memory » Fall 2020 » Chapter 2 Quiz

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Question #1
In Memento, Leonard suffered a head injury when he intervened in his wife’s murder, which is the last thing that he remembers. Unable to learn anything new, he tattoos messages on his body to help in his search for the killer. Which brain structure was damaged?
A.   Thalamus
B.   Hypothalamus
C.   Hippocampus
D.   Basal ganglia
Question #2
Following a viral infection, Penny always appeared drunk, in that she was extremely clumsy and uncoordinated in her movements. Which brain structure was damaged?
A.   Pituitary gland
B.   Amygdala
C.   Cerebellum
D.   Brain stem
Question #3
Following a freak nail gun accident, Sheldon was no longer able to feel any sensations in his left leg, although he was still able to move that leg without any problem. Which brain structure was damaged?
A.   Primary auditory cortex
B.   Primary motor cortex
C.   Primary somatosensory cortex
D.   Primary visual cortex
Question #4
Howard sees no evil (or anything else), due to damage in the ________ lobe. In contrast, Rajesh hears no evil (or anything else), due to damage in the ________ lobe.
A.   occipital / frontal
B.   parietal / frontal
C.   occipital / temporal
D.   parietal / temporal
Question #5
When the brain is damaged, which glia cells will "clean up" by removing pathogens and neural debris?
A.   Oligodendrocytes
B.   Schwann cells
C.   Astrocytes
D.   Microglia
Question #6
Which part of a neuron transmits information from its cell body to other neurons?
A.   Soma
B.   Receptors
C.   Dendrites
D.   Axon
Question #7
What happens with long-term potentiation?
A.   A recent weak stimulus causes a neuron to underrespond to a subsequent stimulus
B.   Presynaptic neurons produce fewer neurotransmitters
C.   Postsynaptic neurons release more neurotransmitters
D.   A recent strong stimulus causes a neuron to overrespond to a subsequent stimulus
Question #8
Dr. Pokey conducted a study, in which participants reported their sensations as different areas in the cortex were stimulated via an electromagnetic coil. Which technique was used in this study?
A.   PET
B.   EEG
C.   TMS
D.   ERP
Question #9
Dr. Scary conducted a study that entailed recording the specific areas of brain activity while participants watched a horror movie. Which technique was used in this study?
A.   fMRI
B.   MRI
C.   CT
D.   DTI
Question #10
Which technique can be used to determine whether a single neuron responds better to a red light or to a green light?
A.   Ablation
B.   Single-cell recording
C.   Single-cell stimulation
D.   Electroencephalogram

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