History of Neural Networks and Machine Learning
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What is the focus of the text?

  • The history of Canada's investment in technology
  • The impact of AI on the global economy
  • The development of Artificial Intelligence in Canada (correct)
  • The global leaders in neuroscience research

    • Who are two leading AI researchers mentioned in the text?

  • Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio (correct)
  • Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
  • Marie Curie and Albert Einstein
  • Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin

    • What is neuroscience?

  • The study of ancient civilizations
  • The study of space and astronomy
  • The study of environmental conservation
  • The study of the human brain and how it works (correct)

    • What sparked Geoffrey Hinton's interest in neuroscience?

    <p>His particular interest in the human brain and neuroscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the focuses of the person in the photograph?

    <p>Improving the health of ecosystems using AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can anyone take a free online course called Destination AI?

    <p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the third largest number of AI researchers and investments into new AI companies?

    <p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one find education programs in AI offered across a country?

    <p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institutions partner with researchers at different post-secondary institutions in Canada?

    <p>Amii, Mila, and the Vector Institute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Canada considered one of the best places in the world for AI research and jobs?

    <p>Access to leading researchers and a wide range of education options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of deep learning?

    <p>Developing networks with many layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Yoshua Bengio move to as a child?

    <p>Montreal, Quebec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped launch the Vector Institute in Toronto in 2017?

    <p>Geoffrey Hinton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Turing Award for?

    <p>Outstanding work in computer science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of technology is AI considered to be?

    <p>&quot;Enabling&quot; technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country became the first to have a national AI strategy?

    <p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy provide?

    <p>Direction and goals for AI in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Generative AI Code of Conduct help guide?

    <p>Safe and fair use of AI for the good of Canada and the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ways Canadian AI researchers are making an impact?

    <ul> <li>Using AI to detect and treat cancer, design proteins for new drugs, and help water filtration systems monitor themselves</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the person mentioned in the text who is using machine learning and computer models to design proteins and molecules for new drugs?

    <p>Designing proteins and molecules for new drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the focuses of a person who is using AI to combat climate change?

    <p>AI to combat climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is math anxiety?

    <p>A term to describe fear, stress, and worry experienced in math situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the fight or flight response in relation to math anxiety?

    <p>The brain sends signals to the body during math anxiety, indicating it's time to run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common symptoms of math anxiety?

    <p>Increased heart rate and sweaty palms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might a person experience math anxiety?

    <p>In situations involving math, such as school or solving equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the brain processes negative emotions like fear, stress, and anxiety?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for balancing emotions, logic, reasoning, and working memory?

    <p>Frontal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain sends fear signals to the rest of the brain?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the brain deals with and regulates the body's pain response?

    <p>Insular cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers and math ideas?

    <p>Dyscalculia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the frontal lobe when a person feels anxious about math?

    <p>It becomes less active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact can math anxiety have on adults?

    <p>Difficulties making financial decisions, managing debt, and investing effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended strategy to help overcome math anxiety?

    <p>Practicing math basics and building confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the brain assesses threats and triggers the body's 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area of the brain regulates the amygdala's fear responses?

    <p>Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended approach to practicing math skills?

    <p>Use math games, flashcards, or everyday situations like shopping to apply math skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of writing down your thoughts and feelings before a big test?

    <p>It reduces anxiety and frees up space in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the simple breathing exercise described in the text?

    <p>To calm the mind and reduce anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does having a growth mindset mean in the context of math?

    <p>Believing that math skills can grow over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested approach when feeling overwhelmed by a complicated math question?

    <p>Breaking the problem into simpler parts and tackling one step at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does being comfortable with math relate to its future use according to the text?

    <p>It prepares individuals better for using math in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the book titled 'Peyton & Charlie Challenge Math – Cognition & Emotion Lab' mentioned in the text?

    <p>To research human emotions related to math anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of Orly Rubinsten's TED talk mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Math Anxiety' and ways to address it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which publication would you expect to find more information about the cognitive consequences of math anxiety?

    <p>'Current Directions in Psychological Science'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which video explores how the growth mindset works in the brain and its effect on learning?

    <p>'LearnStorm Growth Mindset: The Truth About Your Brain'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote a book featuring Peyton and Charlie's adventures into the world of math anxiety?

    <p>Erin Maloney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication explores how appraisals of previous math experiences play an important role in math anxiety?

    <p>'Ann NY Acad Sci'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ashcraft's 2002 study focus on?

    <p>Cognitive consequences of math anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

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