PSYC 310 WK 3 QUIZ COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE 2025 ACTUAL EXAM UPDATE.
Question 1
0 / 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?
A. Answer: -Simultaneous proces...
PSYC 310 WK 3 QUIZ COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
2025 ACTUAL EXAM UPDATE.
Question 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?
A. Answer: -Simultaneous processing
B. Parallel processing
C. Neural processing
D. Complex processing
Question 2
pts
The cerebral cortex contains up to six distinct layers. These are referred to as…
A. Neurons
B. White matter
C. Gray matter
D. Answer: -Laminae
Question 3
pts
How many lobes does the cerebral cortex have?
A. Answer: -4
B. 2
, C. 3
D. 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?
A. Neural areas, glial areas, and interneuron areas
B. Answer: -Sensory areas, motor areas, and associated areas
C. Answer: -Axon, dendrites, and terminals
D. 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.
A. Simple; Multifaceted
B. Reductionist; Gestalt
C. Multifaceted; Simple
D. Answer: -Gestalt; Reductionist
Question 6
pts
, The cerebral cortex is the second smallest structure in the CNS.
A. True
B. Answer: -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.
A. Answer: -True
B. False
Question 8
pts
What is the posterior portion (in front of central fissure. of the frontal lobe called and what does it do?
A. Primary auditory cortex; Collects and responds to auditory stimuli
B. Answer: -Primary motor cortex; Responds to sensory impulses to control how we move
C. Primary visual cortex; Collects and responds to visual stimuli
D. 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 .
A. Roof; Interior
B. Nails; Wood
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