All of the Following Represent Differences Between the Human Brain

question 40

Multiple Choice

All of the following represent differences between the human brain and the brains of other species EXCEPT

• A)the human brain contains a greater number of cortical columns than do the brains of other species.
• B)the dendritic spines in human neurons have different physiological properties than the dendritic spines found in other species.
• C)human brains are comprised of two basic cell types (neurons and glia);other species have only one basic cell type.
• D)the pattern of connectivity between specialized brain regions is different in humans than in other species.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Learning Theories

Frameworks that describe how information is absorbed, processed, and retained during the learning process.

Behaviorism

Learning theory that emphasizes the predictable role of environment in causing observable behavior.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests individuals learn behaviors and norms through observation, imitation, and modeling from others within a social context.