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What is the term for the 'thread' that carries electric signals to the next neuron?
What is the term for the 'thread' that carries electric signals to the next neuron?
What follows an action potential during which a new action potential cannot be initiated?
What follows an action potential during which a new action potential cannot be initiated?
For a neuron to respond to a neurotransmitter, it must have a(n)...
For a neuron to respond to a neurotransmitter, it must have a(n)...
Dilated pupils and dry mouth are typically associated with which nervous system?
Dilated pupils and dry mouth are typically associated with which nervous system?
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What neurotransmitter is found in low levels in individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
What neurotransmitter is found in low levels in individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in aggressive behavior, mood regulation, and alertness?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in aggressive behavior, mood regulation, and alertness?
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After calming down from stress, decreased heart rate and respiration are due to the activity of the...
After calming down from stress, decreased heart rate and respiration are due to the activity of the...
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What term describes the brain's ability to adapt and reassign functions after damage?
What term describes the brain's ability to adapt and reassign functions after damage?
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Which type of instructions have led to the highest level of recall in research participants?
Which type of instructions have led to the highest level of recall in research participants?
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What type of memory does the iconic memory task test?
What type of memory does the iconic memory task test?
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Which of the following is not associated with long-term memory?
Which of the following is not associated with long-term memory?
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What does the reminiscence bump refer to?
What does the reminiscence bump refer to?
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Which term describes the inability to form new long-term memories?
Which term describes the inability to form new long-term memories?
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Which factor plays a significant role in memory consolidation?
Which factor plays a significant role in memory consolidation?
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What is the process called when previously stored memories are distorted after being recalled and stored again?
What is the process called when previously stored memories are distorted after being recalled and stored again?
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What does the 'Face in the crowd' effect primarily describe?
What does the 'Face in the crowd' effect primarily describe?
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What term describes the ability to ignore a stimulus after repeated exposure?
What term describes the ability to ignore a stimulus after repeated exposure?
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Which pathway primarily involves the fast processing of emotions?
Which pathway primarily involves the fast processing of emotions?
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What aspect differentiates the fast (X-pathway) from the slow (C-system) in emotional processing?
What aspect differentiates the fast (X-pathway) from the slow (C-system) in emotional processing?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between physiological arousal and emotional feeling?
Which statement best describes the relationship between physiological arousal and emotional feeling?
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What does misattribution of emotions refer to?
What does misattribution of emotions refer to?
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Which area of the brain has a greater involvement in the slow emotional processing (C-system)?
Which area of the brain has a greater involvement in the slow emotional processing (C-system)?
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Which physiological response is least likely linked to different emotional states?
Which physiological response is least likely linked to different emotional states?
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What is a notable drawback of the emotional processing pathways?
What is a notable drawback of the emotional processing pathways?
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What phenomenon is demonstrated by the 'Invisible Gorilla'?
What phenomenon is demonstrated by the 'Invisible Gorilla'?
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What is the method called whereby participants repeat an auditory message while another message is presented to the other ear?
What is the method called whereby participants repeat an auditory message while another message is presented to the other ear?
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Which model of visual attention allows for directing attention at a specific spot while perception decreases with distance?
Which model of visual attention allows for directing attention at a specific spot while perception decreases with distance?
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Which characteristics are associated with the exogenous attention network?
Which characteristics are associated with the exogenous attention network?
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What core insight does the Threaded Cognition Model of attention suggest?
What core insight does the Threaded Cognition Model of attention suggest?
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Which model of attention suggests that the attentional spotlight can shift locations without eye movements?
Which model of attention suggests that the attentional spotlight can shift locations without eye movements?
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Which of the following sensations is not found in humans?
Which of the following sensations is not found in humans?
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Which aspect is NOT a characteristic of focused visual attention?
Which aspect is NOT a characteristic of focused visual attention?
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What allows you to recognize your roommate regardless of her position relative to you?
What allows you to recognize your roommate regardless of her position relative to you?
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Which of the following is not a feature of monocular depth perception?
Which of the following is not a feature of monocular depth perception?
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Where is the sense organ responsible for balance located?
Where is the sense organ responsible for balance located?
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In stereophonic hearing, the direction of the sound source can be determined from which two factors?
In stereophonic hearing, the direction of the sound source can be determined from which two factors?
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Which body parts are especially sensitive to touch?
Which body parts are especially sensitive to touch?
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Which type of fibers react to sharp, immediate pain?
Which type of fibers react to sharp, immediate pain?
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Which of these is NOT among the five main types of taste receptors?
Which of these is NOT among the five main types of taste receptors?
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Which pairing of encoding type and cerebral lobe is correct?
Which pairing of encoding type and cerebral lobe is correct?
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Which of the following is not an early warning sign of autism spectrum disorder in toddlers?
Which of the following is not an early warning sign of autism spectrum disorder in toddlers?
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Which statement is not true regarding the acquisition of the mother tongue?
Which statement is not true regarding the acquisition of the mother tongue?
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What theory of categorization involves making category judgments by comparing a new instance with stored memories of an ideal concept?
What theory of categorization involves making category judgments by comparing a new instance with stored memories of an ideal concept?
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What concept is illustrated by people preferring ground beef marked 90% lean over 10% fat?
What concept is illustrated by people preferring ground beef marked 90% lean over 10% fat?
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Deciding whether some animal is a dog by comparing it to other objects stored in long-term memory is an example of...
Deciding whether some animal is a dog by comparing it to other objects stored in long-term memory is an example of...
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Exemplar-based learning involves ___ activation, while prototype formation relies primarily on the activation of ___.
Exemplar-based learning involves ___ activation, while prototype formation relies primarily on the activation of ___.
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What can be inferred from Adam's case, who could not recognize food and animals but could recognize inanimate objects?
What can be inferred from Adam's case, who could not recognize food and animals but could recognize inanimate objects?
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What is the learning process that relies primarily on trial and error?
What is the learning process that relies primarily on trial and error?
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Study Notes
CH-340 Essentials of Cognitive Psychology - Fall 2024 Study Exam
- This is a study exam; some questions are identical to the final exam, some modified, and some completely new
- Study exam questions are presented chronologically, following the syllabus, to aid studying but will not appear in the same format in the final exam
- Students should provide feedback regarding difficult, unclear, or ambiguous questions by email or in class before the end of the semester
- The study/final exam does not contain any questions related to methodology, the student's lab project, or cognitive development
Exam Format
- First section: multiple choice questions, some with multiple correct answers; one point per correct answer
- Indicate final selection by circling or crossing out incorrect choices with correct letter(s)
- Final portion: essay questions; allocate one point per accurate, substantial statement/complete list in answer
Important Concepts (from pages 2-7)
- Psychology Definition: The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
- Wundt's Psychology: Focused on consciousness
- Watson's Psychology: Focused on observable behavior
- Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory: Emphasizes early sexual experiences as a major influence on feelings, thoughts, and behavior.
- Skinner's Behaviorism: Focuses on the effects of positive and negative reinforcement on learning.
- Cognitive Psychology: The study of mental processes such as perception, thought, memory, problem-solving, and reasoning.
- Top-Down Processing: The whole is anticipated before it is perceived.
- TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): A non-invasive method for studying brain function by stimulating specific brain areas.
- fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging): A neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.
- Uniformity (in Cognitive Neuropsychology): Assumption that no specific type of brain damage can "add" function.
- Cognitive Modules: Different parts of the brain specialized for specific cognitive functions.
- Dissociation (in Cognitive Neuropsychology): Phenomenon where patients with brain damage show impairments in one cognitive function while demonstrating preserved abilities in other functions.
Neurotransmission and the Nervous System (from pages 4-5)
- Synapse: Junction between nerve cells
- Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons
- Action Potential: Electrical signal along a neuron
- Refractory Period: Time after an action potential during which a neuron cannot fire another action potential.
- Agonist Drugs: Cause an increase in neurotransmitter levels.
- Antagonist Drugs: Decrease the amount of neurotransmitter available
- Neuron structure: Soma, Dendrites, Axon, Vesicles, Synapse.
Sensory and Perception (from pages 8-9)
- Transduction: Process of converting physical signals from the environment into neural signals processed by the brain
- Sensory Receptors: Specialized cells that detect physical stimulus in the environment
- Ventral/Dorsal Stream: Ventral is what - pathway for recognizing objects: dorsal pathway is where - pathway for locating objects in space.
- Visual pathway- light entering eye and visual information processed..
Cognition (from various pages - summarized)
- Attention: process of focusing mental resources on specific aspects of the environment or thoughts. Models of attention include spotlight of attention, and gradient model of attention.
- Memory: process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information. Various types of memory include iconic, short-term, long-term (Semantic, episodic, and implicit), and sensory memory.
- Emotional appraisal: processes of appraising events for their emotional implications, such as James-Lange theory.
- Intelligence: Ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and adapt to the environment. Standardized tests for measuring intelligence exist like WAIS-IV.
- Cognition and brain: Regions of the brain like frontal and occipital lobes have specific cognitive functions
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Prepare for the CH-340 Essentials of Cognitive Psychology study exam with a collection of multiple choice and essay questions reflecting the syllabus. This exam is designed to enhance your understanding and retention of key concepts, while also allowing you to provide feedback on any challenging questions before the semester ends.
