NeuroSTEM Pop Quiz

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What year was the CRISPR gene editing technology first introduced?

• 2005

• 2012

• 1999

• 2015

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the context of neuroscience, what does the term "neuroplasticity" refer to?

• The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience

• The electrical activity of neurons

• The study of neural networks in artificial intelligence

• The hardening of neural tissues due to aging

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which movie famously integrated the concept of dream manipulation and is often cited in discussions about consciousness?

• Inception

• The Matrix

• Interstellar

• Total Recall

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Complete the lyrics from the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by _____: "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from __________."

• Queen; reality

• The Jonas Brothers; the galaxy

• Sai; destiny

• the Beatles; prophecy

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What is the primary function of the hippocampus in the human brain?

• Regulating blood pressure

• Controlling breathing

• Memory formation

• Digestive processing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which technology is primarily used for prototyping and manufacturing by adding material layer upon layer?

• Injection molding

• 3D printing

• Die casting

• Forging

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which scientific principle is demonstrated by the fictional "flux capacitor" in the movie "Back to the Future"?

• Quantum tunneling

• Time dilation

• Temporal displacement

• Newton's third law

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In pop music, which artist released the hit single "Thriller"?

• Michael Jackson

• Prince

• Madonna

• Whitney Houston

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Plan a simple experiment to demonstrate the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance.

• Measure reaction times after different sleep durations

• Compare heart rates before and after sleep

• Record hours of television watched

• Analyze dietary habits over a week

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking