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Which of the following functions are associated with the frontal lobes?
Which of the following functions are associated with the frontal lobes?
What is the primary function of the motor cortex in the frontal lobe?
What is the primary function of the motor cortex in the frontal lobe?
Which body parts take up more space in the motor and somatosensory cortices?
Which body parts take up more space in the motor and somatosensory cortices?
What is the primary area of the frontal lobes?
What is the primary area of the frontal lobes?
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Which area of the brain is important for language comprehension?
Which area of the brain is important for language comprehension?
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Which area of the brain is specialised for movements necessary to produce speech?
Which area of the brain is specialised for movements necessary to produce speech?
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What is the characteristic of Broca's aphasia?
What is the characteristic of Broca's aphasia?
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What is the characteristic of Wernicke's aphasia?
What is the characteristic of Wernicke's aphasia?
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Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and rewire itself in response to
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and rewire itself in response to
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Neural plasticity explains how severely brain-damaged patients can
Neural plasticity explains how severely brain-damaged patients can
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Exposure to positive and negative experiences can cause neural structures to
Exposure to positive and negative experiences can cause neural structures to
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Brain-based education aims to apply theories of plasticity in classrooms by providing
Brain-based education aims to apply theories of plasticity in classrooms by providing
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Which area of the brain was damaged in Phineas Gage's accident?
Which area of the brain was damaged in Phineas Gage's accident?
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What term is used to describe the field of psychology that studies the perception, attention, learning, memory, and language processing of people with damaged brains?
What term is used to describe the field of psychology that studies the perception, attention, learning, memory, and language processing of people with damaged brains?
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What is the main focus of cognitive neuropsychology?
What is the main focus of cognitive neuropsychology?
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What is an example of a double dissociation in cognitive neuropsychology?
What is an example of a double dissociation in cognitive neuropsychology?
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Which hemisphere tends to be dominant for language, logic, complex motor behavior, and aspects of consciousness?
Which hemisphere tends to be dominant for language, logic, complex motor behavior, and aspects of consciousness?
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What is the purpose of splitting the corpus callosum in split-brain patients?
What is the purpose of splitting the corpus callosum in split-brain patients?
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What is a potential criticism of cognitive neuropsychology?
What is a potential criticism of cognitive neuropsychology?
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Which cortical functions are typically lateralized to one side of the brain?
Which cortical functions are typically lateralized to one side of the brain?
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Which hemisphere of the brain is dominant for speech?
Which hemisphere of the brain is dominant for speech?
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In a split-brain patient, where does visual information from the left visual field get processed?
In a split-brain patient, where does visual information from the left visual field get processed?
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What happens when the corpus callosum is severed?
What happens when the corpus callosum is severed?
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How does a split-brain patient respond when a word is flashed on the left side of the screen?
How does a split-brain patient respond when a word is flashed on the left side of the screen?
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Which hand can a split-brain patient use to select a key hidden behind the screen?
Which hand can a split-brain patient use to select a key hidden behind the screen?
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What does Figure 6.17b illustrate about visual information in split-brain patients?
What does Figure 6.17b illustrate about visual information in split-brain patients?
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From a positive psychology perspective, we can use this knowledge to empower people by providing stimuli that we know are linked to growth-related plasticity.
From a positive psychology perspective, we can use this knowledge to empower people by providing stimuli that we know are linked to growth-related plasticity.
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Older people can, and do, have the ability to become bilingual — an ability once thought largely restricted to young children whose brains are malleable and highly plastic.
Older people can, and do, have the ability to become bilingual — an ability once thought largely restricted to young children whose brains are malleable and highly plastic.
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Neuroplasticity is heavily influencing our thinking about ageing brains and helping generate a more positive view towards ageing and our older populations.
Neuroplasticity is heavily influencing our thinking about ageing brains and helping generate a more positive view towards ageing and our older populations.
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One revolutionary application of neurogenesis is implanting stem cells in animal brains. That has resulted in these immature cells effectively maturing into neural cells wherever needed.
One revolutionary application of neurogenesis is implanting stem cells in animal brains. That has resulted in these immature cells effectively maturing into neural cells wherever needed.
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