5 Questions
Which field of study focuses more on the role of biological brain mechanisms in cognition and behavior?
Cognitive Neuroscience
What is the primary goal of Cognitive Neuroscience?
To link physiological and computational complexity to behavior and the mind
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving information from other neurons?
Dendrites
What are action potentials?
Electrical signals traveling down the neuron
What is the study of how the mind encodes, stores, and uses information called?
Cognitive Psychology
Test your knowledge of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience with this study guide for the PSY 25300 midterm. Explore the differences between these two fields, learn about the structure of neurons and how they communicate, and discover the major functions of the different lobes of the brain. Get ready to ace your exam!
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