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Cognitive biology
Contributed by: Burrows
  • 1. Cognitive biology is a multidisciplinary field that explores the biological basis of cognition, which encompasses various mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and decision-making. It integrates principles from biology, psychology, neuroscience, and other disciplines to understand how the brain controls cognitive functions. By studying the neural mechanisms underlying human and animal behavior, cognitive biology aims to unravel the complex interplay between genes, neural circuits, and environmental factors in shaping cognitive abilities. This research has profound implications for understanding learning disabilities, mental health disorders, and artificial intelligence development.

    What is a neural network?
A) A system of neurons that process information
B) A type of fish
C) A type of computer virus
D) A plant's root system
  • 2. How do animals use cognition in their survival strategies?
A) To hibernate in the winter
B) To fly long distances
C) To learn from past experiences and make decisions
D) To camouflage themselves
  • 3. What is the role of genes in cognitive biology?
A) Genes can influence cognitive abilities
B) Genes have no impact on cognition
C) Genes are only found in humans
D) Genes only affect physical traits
  • 4. What is theory of mind?
A) The ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others
B) The ability to predict the future
C) A type of philosophical theory
D) A theory about plant growth
  • 5. What is a cognitive map?
A) A map of brain activity
B) A map used in GPS navigation
C) A map showing bird migration routes
D) A mental representation of physical space
  • 6. Which part of the brain is crucial for memory formation?
A) Amygdala
B) Occipital lobe
C) Cerebellum
D) Hippocampus
  • 7. What are mirror neurons responsible for?
A) Imitation, empathy, and social cognition
B) Regulating body temperature
C) Reflecting light
D) Creating memories
  • 8. What is the term for the ability to switch between different tasks or thoughts?
A) Emotional stability
B) Cognitive flexibility
C) Physical agility
D) Muscle memory
  • 9. What is the Hebbian theory of learning?
A) Neurons that fire together wire together
B) Neurons that fire apart wire together
C) Neurons do not communicate
D) Neurons do not change with experience
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