Cognitive Science Exam 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which 19th-century scientist suggested that the frontal lobe contributes to language and speech
production? - CORRECT ANSWER - Broca
The neuroanatomist who described 52 distinct cortical areas based on cell structure and
arrangement, and whose classification scheme is often used today, was - CORRECT
ANSWER - Brodmann
The Gestalt psychologists argued that - CORRECT ANSWER - percepts are best
understood in relation to a stimulus's emergent properties
The two main classes of cell in the nervous system are - CORRECT ANSWER - neurons
and glial cells
Two main types of projections extend from the cell body of a neuron. ________ receive inputs
from other neurons, while ________ send information to other neurons. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dendrites / axons
Which of the following imaging techniques would be best for visualizing a skull fracture? -
CORRECT ANSWER - CT (computed tomography)
This neuroimaging technique combines X-ray pictures taken from many different angles into a
compressed two-dimensional representation of the brain. - CORRECT ANSWER - CT
(computed tomography)
Which of the following neuroimaging techniques involves manipulating the orientation of
hydrogen atoms? - CORRECT ANSWER - MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
, Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) - CORRECT ANSWER - is performed with an MRI
scanner but measures the density and motion of water contained in axons
The technique known as ________ can be used to induce virtual lesions in humans. - CORRECT
ANSWER - TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
Which of the following is an advantage of MEG (magnetoencephalography) over EEG
(electroencephalography)? - CORRECT ANSWER - With MEG, the magnetic fields are
not distorted by the skull.
Which neuroimaging technique involves injecting an isotope of oxygen into the bloodstream and
using it to measure regional cerebral blood flow? - CORRECT ANSWER - PET
The human brain is_____ - CORRECT ANSWER - Intelligent, Adaptive Conscious,
Information Processor.
Neurons are____ - CORRECT ANSWER - the basic unit of the nervous system; very
distinct from one another.
Neural Communication makes up: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Neurophysiology
-Neurochemistry
Neurophysiology: - CORRECT ANSWER - electrical within neuron.
Neurochemistry: - CORRECT ANSWER - chemical across neurons.
Neurons can_____ - CORRECT ANSWER - be complex interplay of signals and ultra-
complex telegraph system.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which 19th-century scientist suggested that the frontal lobe contributes to language and speech
production? - CORRECT ANSWER - Broca
The neuroanatomist who described 52 distinct cortical areas based on cell structure and
arrangement, and whose classification scheme is often used today, was - CORRECT
ANSWER - Brodmann
The Gestalt psychologists argued that - CORRECT ANSWER - percepts are best
understood in relation to a stimulus's emergent properties
The two main classes of cell in the nervous system are - CORRECT ANSWER - neurons
and glial cells
Two main types of projections extend from the cell body of a neuron. ________ receive inputs
from other neurons, while ________ send information to other neurons. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dendrites / axons
Which of the following imaging techniques would be best for visualizing a skull fracture? -
CORRECT ANSWER - CT (computed tomography)
This neuroimaging technique combines X-ray pictures taken from many different angles into a
compressed two-dimensional representation of the brain. - CORRECT ANSWER - CT
(computed tomography)
Which of the following neuroimaging techniques involves manipulating the orientation of
hydrogen atoms? - CORRECT ANSWER - MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
, Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) - CORRECT ANSWER - is performed with an MRI
scanner but measures the density and motion of water contained in axons
The technique known as ________ can be used to induce virtual lesions in humans. - CORRECT
ANSWER - TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
Which of the following is an advantage of MEG (magnetoencephalography) over EEG
(electroencephalography)? - CORRECT ANSWER - With MEG, the magnetic fields are
not distorted by the skull.
Which neuroimaging technique involves injecting an isotope of oxygen into the bloodstream and
using it to measure regional cerebral blood flow? - CORRECT ANSWER - PET
The human brain is_____ - CORRECT ANSWER - Intelligent, Adaptive Conscious,
Information Processor.
Neurons are____ - CORRECT ANSWER - the basic unit of the nervous system; very
distinct from one another.
Neural Communication makes up: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Neurophysiology
-Neurochemistry
Neurophysiology: - CORRECT ANSWER - electrical within neuron.
Neurochemistry: - CORRECT ANSWER - chemical across neurons.
Neurons can_____ - CORRECT ANSWER - be complex interplay of signals and ultra-
complex telegraph system.
