PSYC 108 Cognitive Neuroscience Winter 2023 - Midterm 1 Study Guide
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Which brain structure is primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

  • Ventricles and CSF
  • Limbic system
  • Thalamus & hypothalamus
  • Basal ganglia (correct)

    • Which type of white matter tracts connects different regions within the same cerebral hemisphere?

  • Commissural fibers
  • Corpus callosum
  • Association fibers (correct)
  • Projection fibers

    • Which method provides information about the brain with high spatial resolution but low temporal resolution?

  • EEG (electroencephalography)
  • PET (positron emission tomography)
  • fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) (correct)
  • MEG (magnetoencephalography)

    • What does the concept of 'grandmother cell' refer to in neural representation?

    <p>A theoretical cell that responds specifically to images or concepts related to one's grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In neural imaging studies, what is the purpose of including control conditions?

    <p>To establish a baseline for comparison with the experimental condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main results/implications of the Quiroga, et al. study in neural representation?

    <p>Identification of unique patterns of neural firing for specific concepts or images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the thalamus?

    <p>Processing and relaying sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white matter tracts connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

    <p>Commissural fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method provides information about the brain with high temporal resolution and high invasiveness?

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

    What is the purpose of including control conditions in neural imaging studies?

    <p>To establish a baseline for comparison and account for confounding variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'grandmother cell' refer to in neural representation?

    <p>A neuron that responds selectively to complex visual stimuli, such as faces or objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main results/implications of the Quiroga, et al. study in neural representation?

    <p>Identification of specific neurons responsive to abstract concepts like justice and democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the limbic system in the brain?

    <p>Regulating emotions and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white matter tracts connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

    <p>Commissural fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in the brain?

    <p>Coordinating movement and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of neural imaging provides high spatial resolution but low temporal resolution?

    <p>CT scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'Grandmother cell' refer to in neural representation?

    <p>Neurons that respond to complex concepts or objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the ventricles of the brain?

    <p>Providing structural support and cushioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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