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What is the main focus of cognitive neuroscience?
What is the main focus of cognitive neuroscience?
- Studying the digestive system
- Understanding the muscular system
- Linking the brain to behavior (correct)
- Exploring the respiratory system
Which part of the brain is often referred to as the 'central processing unit'?
Which part of the brain is often referred to as the 'central processing unit'?
- Midbrain
- Hindbrain
- Forebrain (correct)
- Brainstem
What is the role of the nervous system in our daily interactions with the environment?
What is the role of the nervous system in our daily interactions with the environment?
- Generate electricity for the body
- Maintain body temperature
- Regulate hormone levels
- Receive, process, and respond to information (correct)
How is cognition related to the nervous system?
How is cognition related to the nervous system?
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Which organ in the body directly controls thoughts, emotions, and motivations?
Which organ in the body directly controls thoughts, emotions, and motivations?
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What allows us to perceive, adapt to, and interact with the world around us?
What allows us to perceive, adapt to, and interact with the world around us?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?
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In cognitive neuroscience, what does 'cognition' refer to?
In cognitive neuroscience, what does 'cognition' refer to?
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Which brain region is involved in higher-order functions like decision making and problem-solving?
Which brain region is involved in higher-order functions like decision making and problem-solving?
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What is the ultimate goal of cognitive neuroscience?
What is the ultimate goal of cognitive neuroscience?
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