What is learning primarily described as in the context of adaptation to the environment?

Learning and Adaptation Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A) A temporary change in behavior due to immediate stimuli
B) An evolutionary adaptation to a nonstatic environment
C) A quick response to environmental changes without prior experience
D) A genetic mutation leading to new behaviors
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is learning defined in terms of behavioral change?
A) A temporary behavioral change due to ongoing experiences
B) A relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of a specific prior experience
C) A change in behavior based solely on genetic influences
D) A change in behavior that does not depend on past experiences
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is known as the "father" of behavioral neuroscience according to the 1949 publication "Organization of Behavior"?
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
John Watson
Donald Hebb
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year did Donald Hebb publish "Organization of Behavior"?
1945
1949
1952
1960
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Donald Hebb, which of the following can and should be studied as biological processes?
Emotions
Learning and memory
Social interactions
Evolutionary adaptations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an engram as defined in the text?
A) A type of brain cell
B) The physical representation of a memory in the brain
C) A chemical released during memory formation
D) A neural pathway for motor skills
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Lashley's hypothesis, where is the engram located?
A) In the hippocampus
B) Throughout the cerebral cortex
C) In the frontal lobe
D) In the amygdala
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