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Question 1 of 5

Imaging technologies have been helpful to researchers in the identification of localised changes of the brain as a result of learning specific tasks. This is because researchers are able to

A. observe changes to the structure of the brain

B. observe a live brain during the learning process

C. perform surgery to the brain as the person is learning

D. compare and observe changes to the brain before, during and after learning

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: compare and observe changes to the brain before, during and after learning

Question 2 of 5

What is the most important component of Type A personality in predicting heart disease?

A. neuroticism

B. depression

C. conscientiousness

D. hostility

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hostility

Question 3 of 5

A survey of 5,000 young adults, ages 19-25, revealed that

A. about 80% had a psychiatric disorder in the past year, and less than 50% with a disorder sought treatment

B. about 10% had a psychiatric disorder in the past year, and less than 5% with a disorder sought treatment

C. about 50% had a psychiatric disorder in the past year, and less than 25% with a disorder sought treatment

D. about 50% had a psychiatric disorder in the past year, and about 1% with a disorder sought treatment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: about 50% had a psychiatric disorder in the past year, and less than 25% with a disorder sought treatment

Question 4 of 5

Feature of our perception that helps us in segregating and organizing the world to avoid confusion.

A. Figure-ground

B. Background

C. Visual

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Figure-ground

Question 5 of 5

Edward Tolman described the concepts of 'latent learning' and 'cognitive maps' when testing rats in mazes. Which one of the following statements best describes these two concepts of latent learning and a cognitive map?

A. Latent learning is learning that has occurred but is not currently evident in behaviour while a cognitive map is a mental representation of an area

B. Latent learning is the type of learning shown in a mental representation of an area while a cognitive map relates to the type of learning that occurred in the brain

C. Latent learning is the type of learning shown when there is an enduring change to behaviour as a result of experience while a cognitive map is a physical representation of an area

D. Latent learning is the sudden understanding of the relationship between a problem and solution whereas a cognitive map is a map of the brain showing where cognition is actually located

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Latent learning is learning that has occurred but is not currently evident in behaviour while a cognitive map is a mental representation of an area

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