Cog Sci Major
What are the 5 cog sci disciplines?
Philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, and computer science
The movie Lucy is based on the myth that people only use what percent of their brains?
10%
What is the name of the phenomenon when you're dreaming but you know you're dreaming?
Lucid dreaming
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory formation?
Hippocampus
What is the UVA tradition where students run around naked in front of the Rotunda?
Streaking the lawn
How many upper level classes do you need for your concentration?
In Pixar's Inside Out, how many emotions are depicted in Riley's brain?
What do you call the mental shortcut your brain uses to make quick decisions?
Heuristic
What is the name for the brain’s ability to change and adapt over time?
Neuroplasticity
When are SCS Exec applications due?
Tonight! Except I will probably extend the deadline until next Tuesday because I know you guys have been super busy will finals coming up 😊
What specific course is required for a cog sci major?
Calc 1
What is the name of the debut album by "Electric Love" singer Børns, that refers to the neurotransmitter responsible for reward and motivation?
Dopamine
What is it called when repeated exposure to something makes you like it more?
Mere exposure effect
What structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
What is the name of the hypothesis that language shapes human perception and thought, also known as linguistic relativity?
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Who is the cognitive science undergraduate coordinator?
Eric Dynarski <3
What condition does the main character in the movie Momento have that prevents him from forming new memories?
Antereograde amnesia
How many items can you hold in your working memory, also known as Miller's Magic Number?
Seven
What part of the brain regulates autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate?
Brainstem
What is the name of the condition where the patient can understand language but can't produce speech?
Broca's aphasia
What year was the cognitive science major established?
2005 (I'm pretty sure)
The viral audio clip “Yanny vs Laurel” demonstrates what cognitive phenomenon?
Top down processing
What reinforcement schedule is proven to be the most addictive and long lasting in operant conditioning?
Variable ratio schedule
How many cranial nerves do humans have?
Twelve
What is the name of the hypothetical test used to determine if an AI can mimic human conversation?
Turing Test