The Ability to Perform Higher-Order Cognitive Tasks Such as Reasoning

question 171

Multiple Choice

The ability to perform higher-order cognitive tasks such as reasoning, as well as scores on intelligence tests, has been related to the:

• A)processing of memories in the auditory rather than the visual areas of the brain
• B)ability to bypass short-term memory
• C)duration of sensory memory
• D)ability to keep multiple things available in short-term memory

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Definitions:

Motion

The action or process of moving or being moved, often discussed in the context of physics to describe the change in position of an object relative to time.

Pruning

In neuroscience, pruning is the process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated over time to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain, which are created, strengthened, or weakened through experiences and learning.

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from the environment.