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What term was coined by Michael Gazzaniga and George Miller to describe the subfield of neuroscience that studies the biological processes underlying human cognition?
What term was coined by Michael Gazzaniga and George Miller to describe the subfield of neuroscience that studies the biological processes underlying human cognition?
- Biopsychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience (correct)
- Neurocognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology
What is the purpose of cognitive neuroscience as described in the text?
What is the purpose of cognitive neuroscience as described in the text?
- To determine how the brain functions in relation to cognitive processes (correct)
- To understand the relationship between psychology and biology
- To study human cognition without considering brain activity
- To focus on social interactions and their impact on cognitive functions
Which technological advancement has significantly contributed to cognitive neuroscience research by allowing researchers to observe brain activity in real-time?
Which technological advancement has significantly contributed to cognitive neuroscience research by allowing researchers to observe brain activity in real-time?
- Hubel & Wiesel's research findings
- EEG / ERP (correct)
- Neural networks
- Corpus Callosum
In the context of cognitive neuroscience, what do fMRI and PET scans primarily measure?
In the context of cognitive neuroscience, what do fMRI and PET scans primarily measure?
Who is referred to as the 'godfather' of cognitive neuroscience?
Who is referred to as the 'godfather' of cognitive neuroscience?
Which pair of researchers were involved in split brain research, contributing significantly to our understanding of brain functions related to cognitive processes?
Which pair of researchers were involved in split brain research, contributing significantly to our understanding of brain functions related to cognitive processes?
What type of technology has significantly contributed to cognitive neuroscience research by allowing researchers to observe brain activity in real-time?
What type of technology has significantly contributed to cognitive neuroscience research by allowing researchers to observe brain activity in real-time?
Which structure is crucial for connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, as highlighted in the text?
Which structure is crucial for connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, as highlighted in the text?
What kind of research made significant advancements by focusing on split-brain patients like Vicky?
What kind of research made significant advancements by focusing on split-brain patients like Vicky?
In the context of cognitive neuroscience, what do EEG and ERP primarily measure?
In the context of cognitive neuroscience, what do EEG and ERP primarily measure?
Which researcher is credited with the discovery of a directionally selective cell in the striate cortex?
Which researcher is credited with the discovery of a directionally selective cell in the striate cortex?
Which technology provides detailed images of brain structures and their functions by measuring blood flow changes?
Which technology provides detailed images of brain structures and their functions by measuring blood flow changes?
