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What kind of titles does W.W. Norton & Company publish each year?

  • A mix of trade, college, and professional titles (correct)
  • Only professional titles
  • Only trade books
  • Primarily digital books

    • Who were the founders of W.W. Norton & Company?

  • William Warder Norton and Mary D. Herter Norton (correct)
  • Michael S. Gazzaniga and Richard B. Ivry
  • William Warder Norton and Rebecca A. Gazzaniga
  • Mary D. Herter Norton and George R. Mangun

    • What significant change happened to W.W. Norton & Company in the 1950s?

  • Expanded its publishing program internationally
  • Merged with another publishing house
  • Transferred control to its employees (correct)
  • Transferred control to a board of directors

    • What was the original focus of W.W. Norton & Company when it was founded?

    <p>Publishing lectures for adult education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of now, which statement accurately describes W.W. Norton & Company?

    <p>It is the largest and oldest employee-owned publishing house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university is associated with Kim Russo?

    <p>University of California, Davis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is a contributor from Harvard University?

    <p>Daniel Schachter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is part of the editorial and production team?

    <p>Allison Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university is associated with Mikko E. Sams?

    <p>Aalto University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who thanked the editorial and production team?

    <p>Leah Roesch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cognitive neuroscience focus on?

    <p>Mind-brain relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method used in cognitive neuroscience?

    <p>Sociological surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which society did he help found with Gazzaniga?

    <p>Cognitive Neuroscience Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual contributed to the chapter on emotion?

    <p>Stephanie Cacioppo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major goal of cognitive neuroscience education as stated?

    <p>To teach students to think and ask questions like cognitive neuroscientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the University of California, Santa Barbara?

    <p>Scott Grafton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter did Tamara Y. Swaab contribute to?

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

    Which of the following is not a topic covered in 'Core Processes'?

    <p>Cognitive Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major commitment involved in writing a textbook?

    <p>Time, intellect, and affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial status of cognitive neuroscience when it emerged in the late 1970s?

    <p>It was uncertain if it would thrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range of techniques in cognitive neuroscience allow researchers to develop?

    <p>Interdisciplinary research programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university is David Somers affiliated with?

    <p>Boston University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way are the methods in cognitive neuroscience presented?

    <p>With emphasis on strengths and weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which person was involved in reviewing words and critiquing thoughts for past editions?

    <p>Michael B. Miller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who contributed to the chapter on hemispheric lateralization?

    <p>Michael B. Miller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university is not mentioned in relation to contributing experts?

    <p>Harvard University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is discussed regarding its contribution to skilled motor movement?

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

    What new concept regarding procedural memory has been included in the discussion?

    <p>Corticobasal ganglia loops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is associated with the regulation of emotions according to the recent updates?

    <p>Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of language has been recently added regarding aphasic patients?

    <p>Connectome-based lesion-symptom mapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cognitive control issue related to neuropsychiatric disorders included in the update?

    <p>Autism spectrum disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been discussed in relation to social cognition and its developments?

    <p>Impact of social isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new discussion has been added regarding consciousness and sentience?

    <p>The layered architecture of complex systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which finding related to memory storage have recent updates highlighted?

    <p>Unexpected cellular mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in cognitive control according to the content?

    <p>Inhibition of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory explains how we understand the mental states of others?

    <p>Theory of mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mirror neurons in social cognition?

    <p>Enabling empathy and understanding others' actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are moral decisions informed by social knowledge?

    <p>They rely on understanding social norms and contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference noted in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regarding mental states?

    <p>Reduced ability to recognize social cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is associated with monitoring goal-oriented behaviors?

    <p>Medial frontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept describes the extent of processing that happens outside of conscious awareness?

    <p>Nonconscious processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of organizational architecture addresses social interactions in cognitive structures?

    <p>Social layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the superior temporal sulcus?

    <p>Integrating nonverbal cues and mental states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does dopamine activity relate to decision-making processes?

    <p>It is linked to reward processing and motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preface

    • Cognitive neuroscience has blossomed since its emergence in the late 1970s.
    • The field is well-represented in research universities.
    • Research programs are interdisciplinary.
    • Multiple journals exist, covering various methodologies and themes.
    • The book aims to teach students to think and ask questions like cognitive neuroscientists.
    • It highlights various techniques (e.g., brain imaging, neurophysiological recording, EEG/MEG, brain stimulation).
    • It demonstrates how techniques need to be used complementary.

    Chapter Changes

    • Chapter 9 (Memory): Added sections on dementias, corticobasal ganglia loops in procedural memory, priming, amnesia, frontal cortex activity in memory formation, and learning while sleeping.
    • Chapter 10 (Emotion): Added sections on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, theoretical disagreements on human/animal emotion, and the periaqueductal gray in emotion. Also updates on emotion and decision making.
    • Chapter 11 (Language): Added discussions on connectome-based lesion-symptom mapping in aphasic patients, speech production feedback control, language evolution, and semantic information representations.
    • Chapter 12 (Cognitive Control): Added a section on cognitive control and neuropsychiatric disorders, decision making reward signals, and brain training to enhance cognitive control.
    • Chapter 13 (Social Cognition): Added sections on social cognition development, social isolation, autism spectrum disorder, the default network in social cognition, embodiment, and visual body illusions.
    • Chapter 14 (Consciousness): Added sections on levels of arousal, layered architecture of complex systems, sentience vs. conscious experience, and the principle of complementarity in physics.

    Acknowledgements

    • The book acknowledges contributions from various scientists, reviewers, and the editorial and production team.
    • Specific contributors are noted for each chapter, and their expertise acknowledged in the preface.

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