PSYC 108 Cognitive Neuroscience Winter 2023

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Which brain structure is primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

Basal ganglia

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

Association fibers

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

fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging)

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

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

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

To establish a baseline for comparison with the experimental condition Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary function of the thalamus?

Processing and relaying sensory information Signup and view all the answers

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

Commissural fibers Signup and view all the answers

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

EEG Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish a baseline for comparison and account for confounding variables Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Regulating emotions and memory Signup and view all the answers

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

Commissural fibers Signup and view all the answers

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

Coordinating movement and balance Signup and view all the answers

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

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

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

Neurons that respond to complex concepts or objects Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing structural support and cushioning Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary function of the thalamus?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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