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What does the system prioritize in the pattern separation process?

  • Semantic memory integration
  • Recalling old patterns
  • Episodic memory retrieval
  • Encoding new patterns in CA3 (correct)

Which system reactivates old memories instead of encoding new pattern-separated ones?

  • Complementary learning system
  • Pattern completion system (correct)
  • Hippocampus tuning system
  • Pattern separation system

What is essential for achieving an accurate estimate across discrete events with a probability of 0.66?

  • Rapid learning rate
  • Alpha brain activity
  • Strategic influences from other brain areas
  • Slow learning rate (correct)

What EEG pattern is associated with alertness?

<p>Beta activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is monitored using electrodes on the scalp during sleep?

<p>Brain wave activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In sleep studies, what do dark blue shading represent in the figure?

<p>REM sleep stages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is fine-tuned in the solution to allow for pattern separation?

<p>Hippocampus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Corpus Callosum?

<p>Transferring information between the two brain hemispheres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning is facilitated by the hippocampus during Slow-Wave Sleep (SWS)?

<p>Episodic learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of sleep does the cortex incorporate new memories into existing knowledge?

<p>Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of language as described in the overview?

<p>Orthography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory consolidation process occurs during REM sleep?

<p>Semantic memory consolidation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which learning system is associated with teaching the cortex during Slow-Wave Sleep?

<p><em>Complementary Learning System</em> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of replay in teaching the cortex during Slow-Wave Sleep?

<p><em>Consolidating long-term memories</em> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of sleep is essential for incorporating new memories into existing knowledge?

<p><em>Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep</em> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hemisphere is language typically located in for most right-handed individuals?

<p>Left hemisphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of severing the Corpus Callosum in 'Split-brain' patients?

<p>To prevent the spread of epileptic seizures between brain hemispheres (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain area did Broca find damage in his language-impaired patient?

<p>Left inferior frontal region (Broca's area) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom seen in Broca's patients besides language impairment?

<p>Left hemiparesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Dichotic Listening, which hemisphere shows an advantage for words piped into the right ear?

<p>Left hemisphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Hemispheric specialization?

<p>Developing language dominance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was reported by Egyptians 3000 years ago related to head injuries?

<p>'Speech loss' after a blow to the head (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Broca's aphasia' is characterized by impaired:

<p>'Production but comprehension relatively intact' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia is primarily expressive with speech that retains meaningfulness but is slow, disjointed, and poorly articulated?

<p>Broca’s aphasia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Wernicke's aphasia with regards to speech production?

<p>Superficial structure and rhythm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is damaged in individuals with Broca's aphasia?

<p>Left side of the frontal lobe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Wernicke identify a second cortical language area?

<p>10 years later after his initial findings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Wernicke's aphasia in terms of language comprehension?

<p>Difficulty understanding language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia results in halting speech and tremendous difficulty in choosing words?

<p>Broca’s aphasia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which lobe is the second cortical language area identified by Wernicke located?

<p>Left temporal lobe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is characteristic of Broca's Aphasia?

<p>Halting speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of aphasia is characterized by well-preserved auditory comprehension but a marked inability to repeat words or sentences?

<p>Conduction Aphasia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is associated with mild aphemia and deficits in articulation and grammar comprehension?

<p>Broca's Area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of aphasia do patients have impaired comprehension and production of meaningful speech?

<p>Transcortical Sensory Aphasia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with selective word-comprehension deficits?

<p>Word Deafness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia involves impaired repetition but preserved comprehension and spontaneous speech?

<p>Conduction Aphasia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area of the brain is associated with pure naming deficits?

<p>Wernicke's Area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia involves severe comprehension deficits but preserved repetition?

<p>Transcortical Motor Aphasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of aphasia do patients have impaired comprehension and production, along with residual overlearned speech?

<p>(Global) Aphasia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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