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