Ch. 3: Methods of Cognitive

Question 1

Optogenetics

Answer 1

Using Light to Manipulate Neuronal Activity and Function (ex: reduce fear in amygdala)

Question 2

Stages of Memory

Answer 2

•Encode:
The participant must identify the visible target.
•Compare:
The participant must compare the mental representation of the target with the representations of the items in memory.
•Decide:
The participant must decide whether the target matches one of the memorized items.
•Respond:
The participant must respond appropriately for the decision made in step 3.

Question 3

Letter Matching

Answer 3

Using Reaction Time (Decision making test)