Challenges in Cognitive Neuroscience

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Which historical figure believed that the mind and body are separate substances, interacting in the pineal gland?

Rene Descartes (correct)

Paul Broca

William James

Franz Joseph Gall

What was the main principle of dualism according to Rene Descartes?

The mind and body are interconnected entities

The mind and body are separate substances (correct)

The body is immortal while the mind is physical

The mind is a byproduct of brain activity

Which theory suggests that the mind and body are two aspects of the same substance?

Solipsism

Reductionism

Dual-aspect theory (correct)

Dualism

Who is known for pioneering the field of neuropsychology by linking brain damage to specific cognitive deficits?

Carl Wernicke Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive process is NOT typically considered within the realm of cognitive neuroscience?

Emotion regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism faced by cognitive neuroscience known as 'Neuroskepticism'?

'Neurocentrism' in explaining mental processes Signup and view all the answers

What does William Uttal argue about cognitive neuroscience?

The attempt to localize cognitive processes in the brain presumes we are right about what cognitive processes even exist. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about neuropsychology?

It relied heavily on functional neuroimaging techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between neuroskepticism and neuromania?

Neuroskepticism is cautious about the claims of neuroscience, while neuromania is overly enthusiastic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of functional neuroimaging in cognitive neuroscience?

It cannot tell us how cognition occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the cognitive revolution and earlier approaches to psychology?

The cognitive revolution focused on mental processes, while earlier approaches focused on behaviorism. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge posed to cognitive neuroscience?

With great power comes great responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criticism of cognitive neuroscience?

Cognitive neuroscience is just a new form of phrenology. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major milestone in the history of cognitive neuroscience?

The birth of modern cognitive neuroscience in the late 20th century. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of neuropsychology in cognitive neuroscience?

Neuropsychology is a subfield of cognitive neuroscience that focuses on the study of the brain and behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about functional neuroimaging in cognitive neuroscience?

Functional neuroimaging is criticized for being a 'new phrenology' by some researchers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'cognitive revolution' in the context of cognitive neuroscience?

The cognitive revolution refers to the shift in focus from behaviorism to cognitive neuroscience in the late 20th century. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge posed to cognitive neuroscience?

Brain scans tell us WHERE cognition occurs, not HOW. Signup and view all the answers