Brain and behavior exam 4
Which of the following deficits is an example of anterograde amnesia? correct answers
being unable to recall events occurring after brain injury
Consolidation is the process of correct answers making memories long lasting or
permanent
The hippocampus plays a role in correct answers both consolidation and retrieval
Researchers believe that in most cases memories are stored correct answers none of
the above
Which of the following is a type of declarative memory correct answers episodic
memory
spatial memory
autobiographical memory
Which of the following statements regarding working memory is FALSE? correct
answers it has an unlimited capacity
The brain area that seems to be MOST important for working memory is the correct
answers prefrontal cortex
Classical conditioning most likely involves correct answers associative LTP
Suppression of ___ rhythms in the ___ inhibits some forms of learning. correct answers
theta; hippocampus
Presynaptic neurons may increase their release of neurotransmitter when the
postsynaptic neuron releases correct answers nitric oxide
Which of the following is TRUE about neurogenesis? correct answers it has been most
studied in the hippocampus
A study of the brains of London taxicab drivers revealed that correct answers The
posterior portion of the hippocampus was larger than in other people
Supporting the reserve hypothesis is the finding that correct answers remaining
mentally active is associated with better cognitive functioning
, Loss of cells in the ___ that release acetylcholine is associated with cognitive decline.
correct answers basal forebrain bundle
Which of the following is the most common treatment for Alzheimer's disease? correct
answers cholinesterase
A disorder characterized by progressive brain deterioration and impairment of memory
and other mental abilities; the most common cause of dementia. correct answers
Alzheimer's disease
An impairment in forming new memories. correct answers anterograde amnesia
Strengthening of a weak synapse when it and a strong synapse on the same
postsynaptic neuron are active simultaneously. correct answers associative long-term
potentiation
Fabrication of stories and facts, which are then accepted by the individual, to make up
for those missing from memory. correct answers Confabulation
Process in which the brain forms a permanent representation of a memory. correct
answers Consolidation
The memory process that records memories of facts, people, and events that the
person can verbalize, or declare. correct answers declarative memory
Substantial loss of memory and other cognitive abilities usually, but not necessarily, in
the elderly. correct answers Dementia
Outgrowths from the dendrites that partially bridge the synaptic cleft and make the
synapse more sensitive. correct answers dendritic spines
Principle stating that if an axon of a presynaptic neuron is active while the postsynaptic
neuron is firing, the synapse between them will be strengthened. correct answers Hebb
rule
A form of dementia in which brain deterioration is almost always caused by chronic
alcoholism. correct answers Korsakoff's syndrome
Weakening of a synapse when stimulation of presynaptic neurons is insufficient to
activate the postsynaptic neurons. correct answers long-term depression (LTD)
An increase in synaptic strength that occurs when presynaptic neurons and
postsynaptic neurons are active simultaneously. correct answers long-term potentiation
(LTP)
Which of the following deficits is an example of anterograde amnesia? correct answers
being unable to recall events occurring after brain injury
Consolidation is the process of correct answers making memories long lasting or
permanent
The hippocampus plays a role in correct answers both consolidation and retrieval
Researchers believe that in most cases memories are stored correct answers none of
the above
Which of the following is a type of declarative memory correct answers episodic
memory
spatial memory
autobiographical memory
Which of the following statements regarding working memory is FALSE? correct
answers it has an unlimited capacity
The brain area that seems to be MOST important for working memory is the correct
answers prefrontal cortex
Classical conditioning most likely involves correct answers associative LTP
Suppression of ___ rhythms in the ___ inhibits some forms of learning. correct answers
theta; hippocampus
Presynaptic neurons may increase their release of neurotransmitter when the
postsynaptic neuron releases correct answers nitric oxide
Which of the following is TRUE about neurogenesis? correct answers it has been most
studied in the hippocampus
A study of the brains of London taxicab drivers revealed that correct answers The
posterior portion of the hippocampus was larger than in other people
Supporting the reserve hypothesis is the finding that correct answers remaining
mentally active is associated with better cognitive functioning
, Loss of cells in the ___ that release acetylcholine is associated with cognitive decline.
correct answers basal forebrain bundle
Which of the following is the most common treatment for Alzheimer's disease? correct
answers cholinesterase
A disorder characterized by progressive brain deterioration and impairment of memory
and other mental abilities; the most common cause of dementia. correct answers
Alzheimer's disease
An impairment in forming new memories. correct answers anterograde amnesia
Strengthening of a weak synapse when it and a strong synapse on the same
postsynaptic neuron are active simultaneously. correct answers associative long-term
potentiation
Fabrication of stories and facts, which are then accepted by the individual, to make up
for those missing from memory. correct answers Confabulation
Process in which the brain forms a permanent representation of a memory. correct
answers Consolidation
The memory process that records memories of facts, people, and events that the
person can verbalize, or declare. correct answers declarative memory
Substantial loss of memory and other cognitive abilities usually, but not necessarily, in
the elderly. correct answers Dementia
Outgrowths from the dendrites that partially bridge the synaptic cleft and make the
synapse more sensitive. correct answers dendritic spines
Principle stating that if an axon of a presynaptic neuron is active while the postsynaptic
neuron is firing, the synapse between them will be strengthened. correct answers Hebb
rule
A form of dementia in which brain deterioration is almost always caused by chronic
alcoholism. correct answers Korsakoff's syndrome
Weakening of a synapse when stimulation of presynaptic neurons is insufficient to
activate the postsynaptic neurons. correct answers long-term depression (LTD)
An increase in synaptic strength that occurs when presynaptic neurons and
postsynaptic neurons are active simultaneously. correct answers long-term potentiation
(LTP)
