Module 9: Social Cognition Quiz

What is one aspect of social cognition?

• How we think about others

• How we digest food

• How we calculate numbers

• How we build machines

Which field uses neuroscience to better understand social behavior?

• Social neuroscience

• Quantum physics

• Environmental science

• Mechanical engineering

What does social neuroscience study in relation to physiology?

• Social impact on our physiology

• The speed of light

• Chemical reactions

• Geological formations

What is social neuroscience?

• A well-established field

• A relatively new field

• A branch of physics

• An ancient study

Why has social neuroscience become easier and cheaper?

• Increased funding

• Technological advances

• More researchers

• Simplified theories

What makes social neuroscience complicated?

• Simple human behavior

• Easy measurement techniques

• Complex people and relationships

• Straightforward interactions

Why are interactions with people difficult to measure in the brain?

• They are simple

• They are straightforward

• They are complex

• They are predictable

Which of the following topics is covered under social cognition?

• Quantum Mechanics

• Moral Decisions

• Photosynthesis

• Plate Tectonics

What is one of the key components of social cognition?

• Mirror Systems

• Gravitational Waves

• Chemical Reactions

• Economic Theories

Empathy and altruism are part of which broader topic?

• Astrophysics

• Social Cognition

• Genetic Engineering

• Cybersecurity