Psyc 310
WK 3 Quiz Cognitive Neuroscience
IncorrectQuestion 1
pts
While taking in visual information on the road when driving, you may also be
taking in auditory information by listening to music. How does the brain
process both stimuli?
Simultaneous processing
Parallel processing
Neural processing
Complex processing
Question 2
pts
The cerebral cortex contains up to six distinct layers. These are referred to
as…
Neurons
White matter
Gray matter
Laminae
Question 3
pts
How many lobes does the cerebral cortex have?
4
2
,3
6
Question 4
pts
Besides being divided into areas based on structured (i.e., the lobes., the
cerebral cortex can also be divided based on function. What are the three
areas of the cerebral cortex based on function?
Neural areas, glial areas, and interneuron areas
Sensory areas, motor areas, and associated areas
Axon, dendrites, and terminals
Dorsal, rostral, and caudal
Question 5
pts
As you move upwards on the levels of biological complexity it is based on a
______ approach, whereas when you move downwards it is based on a _____
model.
Simple; Multifaceted
Reductionist; Gestalt
Multifaceted; Simple
Gestalt; Reductionist
Question 6
pts
, The cerebral cortex is the second smallest structure in the CNS.
True
False
Question 7
pts
If the brain fails to interpret reality accurately, then we do not hold the owner
of that brain responsible in the same way as someone whose brain does
interpret reality accurately.
True
False
Question 8
pts
What is the posterior portion (in front of central fissure. of the frontal lobe
called and what does it do?
Primary auditory cortex; Collects and responds to auditory stimuli
Primary motor cortex; Responds to sensory impulses to control how we move
Primary visual cortex; Collects and responds to visual stimuli
Primary somatosensory cortex; Collects and processes sensory stimuli
Question 9
pts
Neurons are like the _____ of a building, while the glial cells are like the _____.
Roof; Interior
Nails; Wood
WK 3 Quiz Cognitive Neuroscience
IncorrectQuestion 1
pts
While taking in visual information on the road when driving, you may also be
taking in auditory information by listening to music. How does the brain
process both stimuli?
Simultaneous processing
Parallel processing
Neural processing
Complex processing
Question 2
pts
The cerebral cortex contains up to six distinct layers. These are referred to
as…
Neurons
White matter
Gray matter
Laminae
Question 3
pts
How many lobes does the cerebral cortex have?
4
2
,3
6
Question 4
pts
Besides being divided into areas based on structured (i.e., the lobes., the
cerebral cortex can also be divided based on function. What are the three
areas of the cerebral cortex based on function?
Neural areas, glial areas, and interneuron areas
Sensory areas, motor areas, and associated areas
Axon, dendrites, and terminals
Dorsal, rostral, and caudal
Question 5
pts
As you move upwards on the levels of biological complexity it is based on a
______ approach, whereas when you move downwards it is based on a _____
model.
Simple; Multifaceted
Reductionist; Gestalt
Multifaceted; Simple
Gestalt; Reductionist
Question 6
pts
, The cerebral cortex is the second smallest structure in the CNS.
True
False
Question 7
pts
If the brain fails to interpret reality accurately, then we do not hold the owner
of that brain responsible in the same way as someone whose brain does
interpret reality accurately.
True
False
Question 8
pts
What is the posterior portion (in front of central fissure. of the frontal lobe
called and what does it do?
Primary auditory cortex; Collects and responds to auditory stimuli
Primary motor cortex; Responds to sensory impulses to control how we move
Primary visual cortex; Collects and responds to visual stimuli
Primary somatosensory cortex; Collects and processes sensory stimuli
Question 9
pts
Neurons are like the _____ of a building, while the glial cells are like the _____.
Roof; Interior
Nails; Wood
