Question 1

If the Wicked Witch of the East flew down and struck you with retrograde amnesia you would be ____________ to form new memories and ____________ to remember events before the witch.
A) unable; unable
B) able; unable
C) able; able
D) unable; able

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the Wicked Witch of the East...

Question 2

When you recall a memory of your best friend's face, you are activating the cortical circuits in the ____________ cortex involved in ____________ her face.
A) visual; storing
B) visual; perceiving
C) spatial; storing
D) spatial; perceiving

Accepted Answer

When recalling the memory of a person's face, the visual cortex is responsible for perceiving and processing the visual information of the face. The cortical circuits in the visual cortex are activated to recall the stored memory of the face. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 3

Changes in the strength of neural connections and construction of new synapses causes:
A) retrieval
B) encoding
C) consolidation
D) rehearsal

Accepted Answer

Changes in the strength of neural connections and construction of new synapses are associated with consolidation, which refers to the process of stabilizing and strengthening memories over time. Retrieval involves accessing previously stored memories, encoding involves forming new memories, and rehearsal involves repeating information to enhance memory retention.

Question 4

Students in a psychology study are asked to look at pictures of models in different dresses. Group A is asked to remember the colours of the dresses. Group B is asked to decide whether each dress looks good on that model. Group A should show ____________ frontal lobe activation and ____________ memory for the dresses than Group B.
A) more; better
B) more; poorer
C) less; better
D) less; poorer

Accepted Answer

The answer of Students in a psychology study are asked...

Question 5

Annie is thinking about where she will go for reading week She is also wondering where her roommate will decide to go. When Annie is thinking about her own reading week plans her medial prefrontal cortex ____________ activated. When she thinks about her roommate's reading week plans her medial prefrontal cortex ____________ activated.
A) is; is
B) is; is not
C) is not; is
D) is not; is not

Accepted Answer

The answer of Annie is thinking about where she will...

Question 6

Research has found that the size of the hippocampi of London taxi cab drivers is positively correlated with the number of years they have been driving a cab. This finding suggests that more experienced cab drivers would have:
A) a larger frontal cortex
B) more occipital cells
C) more place cells
D) a larger somatosensory strip

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is a brain region involved in spatial navigation and memory. The finding suggests that experienced cab drivers have more place cells in their hippocampi, which could lead to better spatial memory and navigation abilities.

Question 7

Dong Ni and Avishai were mountain climbing when a sudden avalanche caused them both to fall and hit their heads. After the accident, Dong Ni has trouble with memory encoding and Avishai has trouble with retrieval of memories. Dong Ni most likely sustained damage to his ____________ lobe and Avishai most likely sustained damage to his ____________ lobe.
A) parietal; frontal
B) frontal; parietal
C) parietal; parietal
D) frontal; frontal

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobe is involved in both memory encoding and retrieval processes. Dong Ni's difficulty with memory encoding suggests frontal lobe damage, and Avishai's retrieval issues also point to frontal lobe involvement.

Question 8

Kumar is dreaming that he is running across campus because he is late for his exam. He anxiously keeps track of how close he is getting by monitoring the landmarks that he is passing. What part of his brain is helping him in this task?
A) prefrontal cortex cells
B) posterior parietal lobe cells
C) amygdala recording cells
D) hippocampal place cells

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is responsible for spatial memory and creating a cognitive map of our environment. Place cells in the hippocampus are responsible for encoding specific locations in space, which is what Kumar is relying on to keep track of his progress as he runs across campus.

Question 9

When you are studying for an exam, the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the connections among neurons is:
A) the medial temporal lobe
B) the posterior parietal lobe
C) the left frontal lobe
D) the right temporal lobe

Accepted Answer

The medial temporal lobe, specifically the hippocampus, is responsible for the formation and consolidation of new memories. When studying for an exam, strengthening the connections among neurons is important for improving memory retention, thus the hippocampus plays a crucial role in this process.

Question 10

For days after Yuriko saw a horror film, she could not forget the scene that she had found most frightening. Yuriko's strong memory for the scary scene was produced in part by increased activity of receptors for norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is serving as a ____________ for Yuriko's memory.
A) memory consolidator
B) memory modulator
C) memory reconsolidator
D) memory support

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that acts as a modulator for memory, meaning it helps to regulate and modify the strength of memories. In Yuriko's case, increased receptor activity for norepinephrine would have helped to strengthen her memory for the scary scene in the horror film.

Question 11

What structure in the brain allows a squirrel to find nuts in the winter that he stored last summer?
A) the amygdale
B) the hippocampus
C) the somatosensory strip
D) the posterior parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is responsible for forming and storing memories, including spatial memory, which is crucial for the squirrel to remember where it stored its nuts in the summer and locate them during the winter. The other options - amygdala, somatosensory strip, and posterior parietal lobe - are not directly involved in memory formation and retrieval.

Question 12

Memory modulators are:
A) neurotransmitters that modify memory
B) hippocampal cells that strengthen memory
C) medial temporal lobe cells that consolidate memory
D) hormones that modify memory

Accepted Answer

The answer of Memory modulators are:
A) neurotransmitters that modify memory
B)...

Question 13

Michael incorrectly judged his distance while ski jumping and crashed head first into a tree. Since the accident, he has difficulty in developing goals and following plans. Michael has most probably damaged his ____________ lobes.
A) parietal
B) frontal
C) temporal
D) occipital

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobes are responsible for functions such as decision-making, planning, and goal-setting. Damage to this area of the brain can lead to difficulties in these areas, which is consistent with Michael's symptoms.

Question 14

You have just been to a wonderful concert. What brain areas work together to consolidate your memory for the concert?
A) the prefrontal cortex and the posterior temporal lobes
B) the medial parietal lobe and the occipital cortex
C) the anterior frontal cortex and the medial temporal lobes
D) the frontal cortex and the medial temporal lobes

Accepted Answer

The frontal cortex and the medial temporal lobes work together to consolidate memories, including memories of events such as a concert. The frontal cortex is involved in attention and encoding of new information, while the medial temporal lobes (including the hippocampus) are involved in forming and storing new memories. Together, they help to create a stronger memory of the concert experience.

Question 15

Even though you have only been to your friend's apartment once before, you are able to find it again easily by using landmarks. What kind of memory made it possible for you to do this?
A) spatial memory
B) visual memory
C) episodic memory
D) declarative memory

Accepted Answer

Spatial memory allows individuals to remember the spatial layout of their environment, including the location of objects and landmarks. In this scenario, the individual was able to locate their friend's apartment again by remembering the landmarks in the area, which falls under spatial memory.

Question 16

Digitally editing a photograph on a computer is analogous to which memory process?
A) spreading activation
B) elaborative rehearsal
C) reconsolidation
D) retrieval

Accepted Answer

The answer of Digitally editing a photograph on a computer...

Question 17

Tatyana remembers every detail of her senior prom. This is in part because of the release of ____________, which is a ____________.
A) norepinephrine; hormone
B) androgen; hormone
C) serotonin; neurotransmitter
D) melatonin; neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine is a hormone that is released during emotional and stressful situations, which can enhance memory consolidation. Tatyana likely experienced a surge of norepinephrine during her emotionally charged senior prom, leading to better memory of the experience.

Question 18

Shayla is daydreaming about how good she will look in the dress that she bought for her brother's wedding. What brain site is activated during her daydream?
A) medial prefrontal cortex
B) posterior frontal cortex
C) medial temporal lobe
D) posterior parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

The medial prefrontal cortex is associated with self-referential processing, including daydreaming and visualization of oneself in the future. As Shayla is imagining how good she will look in the dress, it is likely that her medial prefrontal cortex is active. The other options are not as closely associated with this type of activity.

Question 19

Shristi is in her second week of university. She is just beginning to feel as though she knows her way around campus. Her feeling is due, in part, to having had locations become linked to:
A) prefrontal cortex cells
B) posterior parietal lobe cells
C) amygdala recording cells
D) hippocampal place cells

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is responsible for creating spatial maps and forming memories of locations, so the feeling of knowing her way around campus is likely due to the formation of place cells in Shristi's hippocampus.

Question 20

LaToya eats strawberries while studying for her art history exam. The strawberries provide ____________ which will act as a ____________.
A) epinephrine; memory enhancer
B) sugar; memory inhibitor
C) sugar; memory enhancer

Accepted Answer

The sugar in strawberries provides glucose to the brain, which fuels brain activity and enhances memory.

Quiz 7: Attention and Memory

If the Wicked Witch of the East flew down and struck you with retrograde amnesia you would be to form new memories and to remember events before the witch.

When you recall a memory of your best friend's face, you are activating the cortical circuits in the cortex involved in her face.

Changes in the strength of neural connections and construction of new synapses causes:

Research has found that the size of the hippocampi of London taxi cab drivers is positively correlated with the number of years they have been driving a cab. This finding suggests that more experienced cab drivers would have:

Kumar is dreaming that he is running across campus because he is late for his exam. He anxiously keeps track of how close he is getting by monitoring the landmarks that he is passing. What part of his brain is helping him in this task?

When you are studying for an exam, the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the connections among neurons is:

For days after Yuriko saw a horror film, she could not forget the scene that she had found most frightening. Yuriko's strong memory for the scary scene was produced in part by increased activity of receptors for norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is serving as a ____________ for Yuriko's memory.

What structure in the brain allows a squirrel to find nuts in the winter that he stored last summer?

Memory modulators are:

Michael incorrectly judged his distance while ski jumping and crashed head first into a tree. Since the accident, he has difficulty in developing goals and following plans. Michael has most probably damaged his ____________ lobes.

You have just been to a wonderful concert. What brain areas work together to consolidate your memory for the concert?

Even though you have only been to your friend's apartment once before, you are able to find it again easily by using landmarks. What kind of memory made it possible for you to do this?

Digitally editing a photograph on a computer is analogous to which memory process?

Tatyana remembers every detail of her senior prom. This is in part because of the release of , which is a .

Shayla is daydreaming about how good she will look in the dress that she bought for her brother's wedding. What brain site is activated during her daydream?

Shristi is in her second week of university. She is just beginning to feel as though she knows her way around campus. Her feeling is due, in part, to having had locations become linked to:

LaToya eats strawberries while studying for her art history exam. The strawberries provide which will act as a .