Question 1

How do the authors first establish the connection between science and magic?

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with an anecdote about a magic trick and how it works

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with a graphic that compares and contrasts the two fields

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with a definition of the new field of neuromagic

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with a summary of the history of previous research

Question 2

Which of the following words from p.81 means: "to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it （病症）"

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diagnosing

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deficit

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disorder

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disease

Question 3

According to the text, what is the aim of a neuroscientist when studying magic?

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to study and understand the functions of the neural systems as it processes illusions

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to use the functions of the brain and the eyes to fool and entertain people.

Question 4

Why do the authors want neuroscientists to use the "tools of magic"?

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they could help scientists understand how the brain works

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they could help magicians develop illusions and manipulate perception

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they could help spectators control awareness and attention

Question 5

What is a cognitive illusion?

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an illusion that causes people to misperceive reality because of how the brain works

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an illusion that causes people to misperceive reality by changing what they sense with their eyes

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of cognitive illusions?

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illusory correlation

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afterimages

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smoke and mirrors

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fake gunshots

Question 7

What does "illusory correlation" refer to?

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Incorrectly linking cause and effect just because one event seems to happen first

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Connecting two illusions that have a link but that we haven't paid attention to

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Mistakenly connecting two stimuli

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Correlating two factors that cause the same effect

Question 8

What is inattentional blindness?

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When you don't notice something unexpected that is in front of you

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When you don't notice something from a scene is different

Question 9

What is change blindness?

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When you don't notice something from a scene is different

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When you don't notice something unexpected that is in front of you

Question 10

What is a cognitive advantage?

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認知優勢

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認知適應

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認知錯覺

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認知相關

Question 11

How are cognitive illusions different from optical illusions?

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Cognitive illusions are not about our senses but about attention, memory and cause-effect.

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Optical illusions deal with processes like perception, memory and attention.

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They both change how we perceive physical reality.

Question 12

What is "sleight of hand"?

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speed and skill when performing tricks with your hands

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controlling the speed at which the audience reacts to the magicians hands

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ability to slight the audience without them noticing

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manipulating the perception of the audience

Question 13

How does The Great Tomsoni first switch the color of the woman’s dress?

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Using a spotlight

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Using cables

Question 14

What are examples of optical illusions?

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smoke and mirrors

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fake gunshots, timed lighting, and explosions

Question 15

What does making a "causal inference" refer to (L172-178)?

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Guessing what the cause of an effect is

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Mistakenly connecting two effects

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Correlating two causes together

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Causing someone to make an inference

Question 16

According to the article, which of the following is true about the experience of magic (L166-168)?

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It can help us understand the workings of the brain

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It can lead to more creative thinking

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It is a form of meditation

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It can help us find answers to complex problems

Question 17

According to the article, why is it important to study the neuroscience of magic (L194-199)?

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To gain insight into the power of the mind

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To understand the power of suggestion

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To learn more about the history of magic

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To understand the evolution of human behavior

Question 18

According to the article, which of the following describes the relationship between science and magic (L85-L96)?

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Science is used to explain the phenomena of magic

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Magic is used to explain scientific concepts

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Magic is a form of science

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Magic and science are two sides of the same coin

Question 19

What did the study by Gustav Kuhn and his colleagues conclude about the brain’s response to magic (L179-190)?

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It is associated with increased activity in the frontal cortex (the part of the brain that deals with logic)

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It is associated with decreased activity in the visual cortex(the part of the brain that deals with visual information)

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It is associated with increased activity in the visual cortex

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It is associated with decreased activity in the frontal cortex (the part of the brain that deals with visual information)

Question 20

What is the purpose of the study conducted by Gustav Kuhn and his colleagues? (L179-190)

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To understand how the brain responds to magic

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To understand why people are drawn to magic

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To understand the power of imagination

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To understand the power of suggestion

Question 21

What kind of reactions do people have to magic tricks? (L10-20)

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They are amazed and suspicious

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They are disappointed and bored

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They are surprised and angry

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They are confused and cynical

Question 22

According to the article, what is the “magician’s advantage”?

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The ability to manipulate (操縱) the audience’s perceptions

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The ability to create illusions that are not possible in real life

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The ability to tap into the subconscious (潛意識) mind

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The ability to control the outcome of a trick

Question 23

According to the article, which of these is NOT part of the “magician’s toolbox”?

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Magical powers used to create the impossible

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Psychological techniques used to manipulate the audience

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Special effects and props used to create illusions

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Mechanical devices used to execute tricks

Question 24

What is “misdirection” in the context of magic?

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A practice of diverting the spectator’s attention

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A secret action

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A way of introducing an assistant

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A cognitive process in the brain

Question 25

How is misdirection classified in magic?

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Overt and covert

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Effective and ineffective

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Easy and difficult

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Obvious and subtle

Question 26

Which of the following words from p.81 means: "an illness of the mind or body (失調，紊亂)"

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disorder

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deficit

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design

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diagnosing

Question 27

The plural of stimulus is stimuli. Read this sentence:

The tip of the tongue is sensitive to salt and sweet stimuli and the back of the tongue is sensitive to bitter stimuli.

What does stimulus mean?

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something that causes part of the body to react

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something that protects you from diseases

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something that causes you to see illusions

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something that helps you taste better

Question 28

Match the term with the example.

Question 29

This is an example of overt misdirection: The magician loudly snaps their fingers and raises one hand high, while the other hand secretly palms a coin.

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true

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false

Question 30

This is an example of covert midsdirection: A bright object is waved in the air while a switch happens below eye level.

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false

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true

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