Lesson 3.2.3.4.1
3.2.3.4.1 Cognitive neuroscience: brain structure and function relate to behaviour Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 7
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary focus studied in cognitive neuroscience?
- Hormones and stress
- Psychology and society
- Brain and behaviour
- Genes and culture
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Which imaging technology does a CT scan use to produce images of the brain?
- Radioactive tracers
- X-rays
- Radio waves
- Magnetic fields
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What substance is injected into a patient before a PET scan is performed?
- Glucose solution
- Saline contrast
- Radioactive tracer
- Fluorescent dye
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What change does an fMRI scan detect to identify active brain areas?
- X-ray absorption
- Blood oxygen levels
- Radioactive decay
- Electrical impulse speed
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Which scan provides detailed images of brain structure using X-rays?
- fMRI scan
- CT scan
- EEG scan
- PET scan
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Which scanning technique is best suited for measuring brain activity during a task?
- CT scan
- Post-mortem
- fMRI scan
- X-ray
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Why is PET less suitable than fMRI for repeated brain scans on the same person?
- Magnetic field exposure
- Radioactive tracer risk
- High sound volume
- Poor image resolution
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What type of radiation does a CT scan use to produce brain images?
- Radio waves
- X-rays
- Infrared light
- Gamma rays
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Which brain scanning technique involves injecting a radioactive tracer into the patient's bloodstream?
- CT scan
- EEG scan
- fMRI scan
- PET scan
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What major safety advantage does fMRI have over PET scans for healthy volunteers?
- Direct neural tracking
- Higher spatial resolution
- No magnetic field
- No radiation
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Which brain scan is best for detecting structural damage, such as bleeding from an injury?
- PET scan
- fMRI scan
- EEG scan
- CT scan
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What is the main reason cognitive neuroscientists link brain scans with participant behaviour?
- To measure volume
- To increase speed
- To replace scans
- To understand function
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What does a PET scan show that a CT scan cannot measure?
- Skull thickness
- Brain structure
- Brain activity
- Ventricular shape
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What can researchers conclude when an fMRI scan shows frontal lobe activity during a task?
- Region causes task
- Region acts alone
- Region is damaged
- Region is involved
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Which scanning technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to map brain activity?
- PET scan
- CT scan
- fMRI scan
- X-ray scan
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What is the primary aim of comparing brain scans of damaged and healthy brains?
- Linking structure and behaviour
- Calculating brain volume
- Measuring skull thickness
- Mapping blood pressure
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What is a major limitation shared by brain scanning techniques in cognitive neuroscience?
- Uses dangerous radiation
- Cannot prove causation
- Always causes pain
- Only shows bones
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What changes in the brain are directly measured by an fMRI scan during tasks?
- Blood oxygen levels
- Electrical voltage
- Glucose absorption
- Bone density
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What does the term 'cognitive' mean in cognitive neuroscience?
- Biological tissues
- Physical structures
- Hormonal balances
- Mental processes
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In cognitive neuroscience, what does brain 'structure' refer to?
- Chemical reactions
- Electrical activity
- Physical anatomy
- Mental processes
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