Author Question: Neuroscientists who have examined the visuospatial sketchpad have discovered that a. visual tasks ... (Read 46 times)

B

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
Neuroscientists who have examined the visuospatial sketchpad have discovered that
 
  a. visual tasks typically activate the right hemisphere, whereas spatial tasks typically activate the left hemisphere.
  b. visual and spatial tasks typically activate the right hemisphere of the brain.
  c. visual and spatial tasks are apparently converted into a verbal code, because they primarily activate the left hemisphere of the brain.
  d. there is no clear correspondence between visuospatial tasks and the patterns of brain activation.

Question 2

In a study on working memory, one group of participants repeated a sound, thereby blocking acoustic coding for other material. This research showed that
 
  a. working memory disappeared completely.
  b. when acoustic coding was blocked, people often used visual coding.
  c. acoustic coding was even more likely in long-term memory than in working memory.
  d. semantic coding was the dominant mode in working memory, whereas acoustic coding was more likely in long-term memory.



sarahccccc

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

Ans: b

Answer to Question 2

Ans: b



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library