Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind (5th
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,Table of Contents
PART I Background and Methods ................................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: A Brief History Of Cognitive Neuroscience ................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2: Structure And Function Of The Nervous System...................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3: Methods Of Cognitive Neuroscience ........................................................................................................ 36
PART II Core Processes ................................................................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 4: Hemispheric Specialization ....................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 5: Sensation And Perception ......................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 6: Object Recognition .................................................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 7: Attention.................................................................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 8: Action ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
Chapter 9: Memory ................................................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 10: Emotion ................................................................................................................................................. 129
Chapter 11: Language ............................................................................................................................................... 141
PART III Control Processes ......................................................................................................................................... 154
Chapter 12: Cognitive Control .................................................................................................................................. 154
Chapter 13: Social Cognition .................................................................................................................................... 167
Chapter 14: The Consciousness Problem.................................................................................................................. 179
PART I Background and Methods
Chapter 1: A Brief History Of Cognitive Neuroscience
Learning Objectives
1.1 Explain The Origins Of The Field Of Cognitive Neuroscience.
1.2 Describe The Roots Of The Debate Over Localization Of Function.
1.3 Explain The Ways In Which Brain Structure Was Studied.
1.4 Understand The Philosophical Origins Of Cognitive Psychology.
1.5 Discuss Behaviorism And Its Principal Tenets.
1.6 Explain How And Why Cognitive Psychology Came To The Forefront Of The Psychological Fields.
1.7 Identify The Different Methods That Are Used To Measure Brain Function And Structure.
Multiple Choice
1. What Term Was Coined By Thomas Willis As A Consequence Of The Case Of Anne Green?
a. Psychopathology
b. Cognition
c. Neurology
d. Psychosis
ANSWER: C Dif: Easy Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Remembering
2. Aside From Saving Anne Green’s Life, Thomas Willis And Christopher Wren Also
a. Created Very Accurate Drawings Of The Brain.
b. Came Up With The Names Of A Number Of Brain Structures.
c. Took The First Steps That Led To Cognitive Neuroscience.
d. All Of The Answer Options Are Correct.
, ANSWER: D Dif: Medium Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Understanding
3. Each Of The Following Are Reasons Why Willis Is Considered One Of The Early
Figures In Cognitive Neuroscience Except:
a. He Named Many Brain Parts.
b. He Gave Frequent Lectures On Specific Brain Regions.
c. He Was Among The First To Link Behavioral Deficits To Brain Damage.
d. He Created Very Accurate Brain Images.
ANSWER: B Dif: Medium Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Remembering
, 4. While Studying Brain Function, It Is Often Useful To Think Of Development In Terms Of ,
Which Is The Perspective Of .
a. Cognition; Cognitive Neuroscience C. Blood Flow; Magnetic Resonance Imaging
b. Survival; Evolution D. Dysfunction; Psychopathology
ANSWER: B Dif: Difficult Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Analyzing
Edition) by Gazzaniga, Ivry & Mangun – Full Test Bank |
Verified Questions & Answers | Complete Chapters
Coverage | Exam Prep Study Guide | Latest Updated Edition
,Table of Contents
PART I Background and Methods ................................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: A Brief History Of Cognitive Neuroscience ................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2: Structure And Function Of The Nervous System...................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3: Methods Of Cognitive Neuroscience ........................................................................................................ 36
PART II Core Processes ................................................................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 4: Hemispheric Specialization ....................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 5: Sensation And Perception ......................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 6: Object Recognition .................................................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 7: Attention.................................................................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 8: Action ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
Chapter 9: Memory ................................................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 10: Emotion ................................................................................................................................................. 129
Chapter 11: Language ............................................................................................................................................... 141
PART III Control Processes ......................................................................................................................................... 154
Chapter 12: Cognitive Control .................................................................................................................................. 154
Chapter 13: Social Cognition .................................................................................................................................... 167
Chapter 14: The Consciousness Problem.................................................................................................................. 179
PART I Background and Methods
Chapter 1: A Brief History Of Cognitive Neuroscience
Learning Objectives
1.1 Explain The Origins Of The Field Of Cognitive Neuroscience.
1.2 Describe The Roots Of The Debate Over Localization Of Function.
1.3 Explain The Ways In Which Brain Structure Was Studied.
1.4 Understand The Philosophical Origins Of Cognitive Psychology.
1.5 Discuss Behaviorism And Its Principal Tenets.
1.6 Explain How And Why Cognitive Psychology Came To The Forefront Of The Psychological Fields.
1.7 Identify The Different Methods That Are Used To Measure Brain Function And Structure.
Multiple Choice
1. What Term Was Coined By Thomas Willis As A Consequence Of The Case Of Anne Green?
a. Psychopathology
b. Cognition
c. Neurology
d. Psychosis
ANSWER: C Dif: Easy Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Remembering
2. Aside From Saving Anne Green’s Life, Thomas Willis And Christopher Wren Also
a. Created Very Accurate Drawings Of The Brain.
b. Came Up With The Names Of A Number Of Brain Structures.
c. Took The First Steps That Led To Cognitive Neuroscience.
d. All Of The Answer Options Are Correct.
, ANSWER: D Dif: Medium Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Understanding
3. Each Of The Following Are Reasons Why Willis Is Considered One Of The Early
Figures In Cognitive Neuroscience Except:
a. He Named Many Brain Parts.
b. He Gave Frequent Lectures On Specific Brain Regions.
c. He Was Among The First To Link Behavioral Deficits To Brain Damage.
d. He Created Very Accurate Brain Images.
ANSWER: B Dif: Medium Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Remembering
, 4. While Studying Brain Function, It Is Often Useful To Think Of Development In Terms Of ,
Which Is The Perspective Of .
a. Cognition; Cognitive Neuroscience C. Blood Flow; Magnetic Resonance Imaging
b. Survival; Evolution D. Dysfunction; Psychopathology
ANSWER: B Dif: Difficult Ref: 1.1 A Historical Perspective
Obj: 1.1 Msc: Analyzing
