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Introduction to Biopsychology: Neural Activity and Cognitive Phenomena

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What is the key difference between the brain development of humans and other mammals?

Humans have less neuron migration and differentiation

Humans have a shorter period of myelination

Humans have a smaller cerebral cortex and frontal lobes

Humans have more brain development outside the womb (correct)

What is the purpose of myelination in brain development?

To increase the number of synapses and neural connections

To promote the differentiation of neurons into their final form

To increase the size and complexity of the dendritic tree

To speed up and increase information processing (correct)

What is the peak time for the number of synapses in the prefrontal cortex?

6-18 weeks

Early adulthood

24 months (correct)

1 year

Which type of memory is associated with the amygdala?

Implicit memory Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'dimensional card sorting task' demonstrate about 3-year-olds' ability to follow new rules?

3-year-olds can tell you the new rule, but fail to sort by it. Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to the branch of neuroscience concerned with the biology of behavior?

Biopsychology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is used to study brain function in biopsychology?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the combination of biological techniques and psychological techniques in the study of behavior?

Biopsychology Signup and view all the answers

According to the information processing approach, what metaphor is used to describe a child's cognitive processing capacity?

Space/Energy/Time metaphor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts suggests that the mind is composed of specialized sub-units or tools used for specific cognitive functions?

Cognitive modules Signup and view all the answers