Radiolab: Numbers Episode Quiz

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What is the title of the episode Lulu Miller mentions in the text?

  • Mathematics in Music
  • The Importance of Counting
  • The Warmth of Numbers
  • Numbers (correct)

Which producer is described as 'genius, deranged and slightly commitment-phobic'?

  • Lulu Miller
  • Matt Kielty (correct)
  • Robert Krulwich
  • Jad Abumrad

What does Lulu Miller refer to as 'these things which, you know, can sometimes seem kinda cold'?

  • Johnny Cash's Songs
  • Numbers (correct)
  • Radiolab's Episodes
  • Mathematics

What does Robert Krulwich think Johnny Cash is singing about in the presented clip?

<p>The deep importance of mathematics in life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lulu Miller suggest listeners do if they enjoy the episode?

<p>Toss a few quarters into the proverbial bin at Radiolab.org/donate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who asks 'Is that Johnny Cash' in response to the presented clip?

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

What does Robert argue about the importance of numbers in life?

<p>Numbers are essential for creating order in life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jad respond when Robert asks him how old he is?

<p>He says he's middle-aged to avoid using numbers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of buying M&M's with a $5 bill, what does Jad suggest?

<p>He suggests relying on trust without needing to count the change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jad usually handle being late for an appointment?

<p>He waits for the call before leaving, rather than worrying about specific minutes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jad determine whether there is enough gas in his car?

<p>He waits for the warning light to come on before refueling. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jad remember Robert's phone number?

<p>He uses speed dial instead of needing to remember the number. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Robert imply about the disciplined use of numbers at the end?

<p>The disciplined use of numbers enables a great ending. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Robert's opinion about Jad's idea of living without numbers?

<p>Robert finds it completely ridiculous and impractical. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Numbers create order in your life" - who mentions this?

<p>Jad mentions this in response to Robert's question. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'I usually just wait for the call before I leave' - what is being referred to here?

<p>'I don't worry about time when going out.' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the neuroscientist mentioned in the text?

<p>Stanislas Dehaene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote a book called 'The Number Sense'?

<p>Stanislas Dehaene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Robert imply about the numeric sense of the person they are discussing?

<p>The person lacks any numeric sense (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of Stanislas Dehaene?

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

What was Lulu Miller's mission mentioned in the text?

<p>To investigate where number sense comes from (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jad say about the presence of numbers in the context of the discussion?

<p>He believes there are no numbers present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what did many thinkers believe about babies and learning?

<p>Babies are born with a blank slate and can only learn numbers if taught. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of experiments did Stanislas Dehaene conduct to study babies' cognitive abilities?

<p>Experiments involving brain activity using electrodes and computer screens. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in the pictures on the computer screen caused a spike in brain activity in the babies?

<p>Changing from ducks to trucks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where in the brain did the change from eight ducks to sixteen ducks cause increased brain activity, according to the passage?

<p>Parietal lobe. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important implication does Stanislas Dehaene draw from the experiments with babies?

<p>Babies have an intuitive sense of quantity from a very early age. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using electrodes and computer screens in the experiments with babies?

<p>To observe babies' brain activity in response to visual stimuli. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about babies' ability to notice changes in visual patterns?

<p>Babies are highly sensitive to even subtle changes in visual patterns. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Eight ducks, eight ducks, 16 ducks' is an example of which type of change noticed by the babies?

<p>'A change from small to large quantity.' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'At first, the baby's brain is a little excited about getting to see ducks.' What is suggested by this statement?

<p>'The babies exhibit a positive response to seeing images of ducks.' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'But now we know it's just completely wrong.' What does this statement refer to?

<p>'The idea that babies can only learn numbers if they are taught.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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