D665 Learner Development and the Science of
Learning Section 1: Neuroscience Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
Neuroscience
the study of the brain and the nervous system
Cognition
the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Neurodevelopment
how the brain grows and changes; plays. crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing
cognitive skills, and adapting to challenges of formal education
Myelination
makes pathways stronger
Pruning
gets rid of pathways that aren't needed
Neurons
tiny cells in the brain that work together like an extensive communication network
Brain stem
part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; oversees important jobs like keeping the
heart beating regularly, controlling breathing, managing blood flow, and controlling
automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic system
, deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control center helping handle feelings, like
happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum
located at the back of the head, the "little brain" helps control voluntary muscle movements,
posture, and balance
Cerebrum
the front part of the brain responsible for controlling movement, body temperature, and
thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and decision-making. it also handles sensory
tasks like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
Prefrontal cortex
plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation
Encoding
the initial processing of information, converting sensory input into a form that the brain can
store and use
Storage
involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval
the process of accessing stored information when needed
Feedback
provides information about performance, guiding future actions to refine learning strategies
Metacognition
Learning Section 1: Neuroscience Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
Neuroscience
the study of the brain and the nervous system
Cognition
the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Neurodevelopment
how the brain grows and changes; plays. crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing
cognitive skills, and adapting to challenges of formal education
Myelination
makes pathways stronger
Pruning
gets rid of pathways that aren't needed
Neurons
tiny cells in the brain that work together like an extensive communication network
Brain stem
part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; oversees important jobs like keeping the
heart beating regularly, controlling breathing, managing blood flow, and controlling
automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic system
, deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control center helping handle feelings, like
happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum
located at the back of the head, the "little brain" helps control voluntary muscle movements,
posture, and balance
Cerebrum
the front part of the brain responsible for controlling movement, body temperature, and
thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and decision-making. it also handles sensory
tasks like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
Prefrontal cortex
plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation
Encoding
the initial processing of information, converting sensory input into a form that the brain can
store and use
Storage
involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval
the process of accessing stored information when needed
Feedback
provides information about performance, guiding future actions to refine learning strategies
Metacognition
