PSY 402 TOPIC 1 DQ 1 - TOPIC 8 DQ 2| VERRIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 100%

PSY-402 Topic 1 DQ2 Describe two methods of research for studying neural function (describe at least one that uses the behavioral or cognitive approach). How do these methods complement one another? What are the limitations of each method? Class, Both the MEG or magneto- encephalography and the e...

PSY-402 Topic 2 DQ1 What does the case of Phineas Gage reveal about localization of functions in the brain? How can modern neuroscientists and psychologists learn from his injury? Class, The case of Phineas Gage has revealed much to the sciences. Within the topic of neuroscience, many have resear...

PSY-402 Topic 2 DQ 2 Given your understanding of the functions of the different lobes of the brain, how might a person be affected by damage to the temporal lobe? Frontal lobe? Occipital lobe? Parietal lobe? Class, If a person’s temporal lobe is damaged the individual will have issues with audi...

PSY-402 Topic 3 DQ 1 Choose a perceptual difference that demonstrates an irregularity or dysfunction in one of the projection pathways. Explain how it could affect everyday life Class, Achromatopsia is a fancy way of saying color blind. A color blind person usually inherits this gene which has pr...

PSY-402 Topic 3 DQ 2 What are some of the differences in processing in the dorsal and ventral visual pathways? Imagine you have a friend who has an injured dorsal or ventral visual pathway, describe what that looks like, what deficits would be in their daily functioning, what remains intact. Class...

PSY-402 Topic 4 DQ 1 Compare and contrast early and late selection models of attention, and provide examples of each. Class, The models of attention refer to the theories surrounding how much of what is going on around an individual is perceived consciously when their attention is focused elsewhe...

PSY-402 Topic 4 DQ 2 Describe blind sight and unilateral neglect and explain the contribution of these phenomena to researchers’ understanding of consciousness and attention. Class, Unilateral spatial neglect occurs when the attention network of the brain is only affected on one side which can ...

Psy 402 Topic 5 DQ 1 Compare and contrast the four types of memory discussed in this week’s readings (from Chapter 9 of your textbook). Class, The four types of memory discussed in this chapter include sensory memory, short term memory or working memory, long term declarative memory, and long-t...

Psy 402 Topic 5 DQ 2 Discuss one type of memory deficit, including what part of the brain is affected and how memory processing is interrupted. Hi Professor and class, “Memory deficits and loss, known collectively as amnesia, can result from brain damage caused by surgery, disease, and physical...

Psy 402 Topic 6 DQ 1 Discuss the effects of metacognitive regulation on memory performance. Hi Professor and class, There was a study done that determines the increase in study time resulted in little or no gain in recalling information. Metcalfe and her associates found that learners allocated m...

Psy 402 Topic 6 DQ 2 How can college students use the information on metacognition to improve their academic work? What strategies will you employ in your future academic work? Hi Professor and class, Teaching students to think about how they are thinking and how they approach learning about a pa...

Psy 402 Topic 7 DQ 1 Compare and contrast two different forms of aphasia. What part of the brain is specifically affected by each form and how would this affect the mental lexicon? Aphasia is defined as the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. Aphasia affects a ...

Psy 402 Topic 7 DQ 2 Chomsky’s theory on the evolution of language suggests that language is generative, meaning that humans have the ability to create a number of unique sequences. Do you agree or disagree with his theory? Give concrete examples from your readings to support your answer. Class,...

Psy 402 Topic 8 DQ 1 How does working memory relate to learning and intelligence? Class, Working memory is necessary for learning and intelligence. It is the maintenance that holds information as it is linking to long term memory. Working memory is actively making connections between long term me...