Psyc 325 final exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Question: Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research? 2. Question: Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders. Be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc....

1. Question: Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research? 2. Question: Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders. Be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc....

Question 6 of 25 2.5/ 2.5 Points In one test commonly used to study medial-temporal-lobe amnesia in macaque monkeys, A.the sample appears over the central food well during the test phase of each trial. B.food is available under both objects during the test phase of each trial. C.food is available under the nonsample object during the test phase of each trial. D.no food is available during the sample-presentation phase of each trial. Question 7 of 25 0.0/ 2.5 Points Which of the follow...

PSYC 290N Week 4 Quiz Question # 1 2 / 2 Points (TCOs 7 and 9) At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur? 11–12 and 13–15 12–14 and 17–18 Correct! 13–15 and 17–18 13–15 and 18–20 Chapter 11, pages 275–276 Question # 2 2 / 2 Points (TCOs 7 and 9) Which of the following is a change in primary sex characteristics that takes place during puberty? Growth of breasts Changing voice pitch Growth of pubic hair Correct! Formation of a uterus Chapter 11, page 277 Question # ...

Discuss medial temporal lobe amnesia, emphasizing the cases of H.M. and R.B. What have we learned from the study of this disorder? Question 2. Compare the following three theories of cerebral asymmetry: the analytic-synthetic theory, the motor theory, and the linguistic theory. Describe relevant evidence, and reach a conclusion. Question 3. Identify three areas of the brain that are involved in the regulation of sleep. What is thought to be the function of each area? Be sure to describe the ...

In one test commonly used to study medial-temporal-lobe amnesia in macaque monkeys, the sample appears over the central food well during the test phase of each trial. food is available under both objects during the test phase of each trial. food is available under the nonsample object during the test phase of each trial. no food is available during the sample-presentation phase of each trial. Question 7 of 25 Which of the following tasks is commonly used to study the spatial abilities of rats?...