Question 1

Benzodiazepines disrupt memory consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The deepest stage of sleep (Stage 4)is marked by:

Accepted Answer

A) ³ 50% delta waves. 
B) ³ 50% theta waves 
C) ³ 50% theta waves. 
D) alpha waves. 
A) ³ 50% delta waves. 
B) ³ 50% theta waves 
C) ³ 50% theta waves. 
D) alpha waves. A

Question 3

The most common type of seizure disorder is the ____________________ type.

Accepted Answer

partial

Question 4

Involuntary head turning,with no other symptoms,is likely to signify which type of seizure?

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) secondarily generalized 
C) jacksonian 
D) generalized 
A) simple 
B) secondarily generalized 
C) jacksonian 
D) generalized

Question 5

Cataplexy occurs primarily when an individual experiences prolonged and expected excitement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ability to describe internal experiences is integral to measuring individual consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Layer 5 of the cortex has been thought to be involved in consciousness because:

Accepted Answer

A) it projects directly from the cortical system. 
B) cells in this layer fire at intervals depending upon the cell type. 
C) its EEG frequency synchronizes information as a unified experience. 
D) it is the sensory relay station of the brain. 
A) it projects directly from the cortical system. 
B) cells in this layer fire at intervals depending upon the cell type. 
C) its EEG frequency synchronizes information as a unified experience. 
D) it is the sensory relay station of the brain.

Question 8

The larger the cortex of any given organism,the smaller the capacity for self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Would it be possible to describe schizophrenia as a disorder of consciousness? Please support your answer with information from the text.(Hint: consider deficiencies in empathy,theory of mind,etc.)

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia patients have difficulty r

Question 10

Long-term potentiation in the hippocampus occurs during the production of ____ rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) theta 
C) delta 
D) all of these 
A) alpha 
B) theta 
C) delta 
D) all of these

Question 11

Partial seizures are most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) lateralized. 
B) temporary. 
C) bilateral. 
D) untreatable. 
A) lateralized. 
B) temporary. 
C) bilateral. 
D) untreatable.

Question 12

Sleep apnea is one of the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The reticular activating system is designed to:

Accepted Answer

A) activate subcortical circuitry. 
B) act as an inhibitory control on the GTF. 
C) maintain cortical arousal. 
D) monitor daily rhythms of sleep. 
A) activate subcortical circuitry. 
B) act as an inhibitory control on the GTF. 
C) maintain cortical arousal. 
D) monitor daily rhythms of sleep.

Question 14

What is the "mark test" and what insights did it bring to the field of neuropsychology?

Accepted Answer

The mark test was a test done in the 197

Question 15

During REM sleep:

Accepted Answer

A) the body is active and may kick (nocturnal myoclonus). 
B) theta waves are prominent. 
C) the body is paralyzed. 
D) delta waves are prominent. 
A) the body is active and may kick (nocturnal myoclonus). 
B) theta waves are prominent. 
C) the body is paralyzed. 
D) delta waves are prominent.

Question 16

Generalized seizures are ____________________ episodes resulting in a loss of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generalized seizures are ____________________ episodes resulting in...

Question 17

The nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)device is:

Accepted Answer

A) surgically inserted in the upper airway to prevent obstructive sleep apnea. 
B) worn at night to maintain upper airway flow during sleep. 
C) utilized following uvulopalotopharyngoplasty. 
D) considered a cure for sleep apnea. 
A) surgically inserted in the upper airway to prevent obstructive sleep apnea. 
B) worn at night to maintain upper airway flow during sleep. 
C) utilized following uvulopalotopharyngoplasty. 
D) considered a cure for sleep apnea.

Question 18

What percentage of time is spent in REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) 5%. 
B) 10%. 
C) 25%. 
D) 45%. 
A) 5%. 
B) 10%. 
C) 25%. 
D) 45%.

Question 19

Edward has been having seizures since an accident 3 years ago.At first he was reporting only momentary gaps in consciousness,where he would "space out." More recently,however,his seizures have become more severe.He has been displaying behavioral manifestations such as lip smacking and chewing.Also,when others are around they report that he has a blank stare before his attacks.Furthermore,Edward reports that prior to his seizures he experiences a feeling of déjà vu and tunnel vision.Given what you know about seizure activity,what type/classification of seizure would you say Edward is having and from where would you speculate it originates? What do you think is the likely prognosis of Edward's condition? That is,will it worsen,level out,or reverse in severity? And finally,what treatment strategy would you suggest Edward take,whether it be clinical or surgical?

Accepted Answer

Edward's condition is most clearly a com

Question 20

Which of the following can influence level of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A) the sun 
B) drugs 
C) food 
D) all of these 
A) the sun 
B) drugs 
C) food 
D) all of these

Benzodiazepines disrupt memory consolidation.

The deepest stage of sleep (Stage 4)is marked by:

The most common type of seizure disorder is the ____________________ type.

Involuntary head turning,with no other symptoms,is likely to signify which type of seizure?

Cataplexy occurs primarily when an individual experiences prolonged and expected excitement.

The ability to describe internal experiences is integral to measuring individual consciousness.

Layer 5 of the cortex has been thought to be involved in consciousness because:

The larger the cortex of any given organism,the smaller the capacity for self-awareness.

Would it be possible to describe schizophrenia as a disorder of consciousness? Please support your answer with information from the text.(Hint: consider deficiencies in empathy,theory of mind,etc.)

Long-term potentiation in the hippocampus occurs during the production of ____ rhythms.

Partial seizures are most likely:

Sleep apnea is one of the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome.

The reticular activating system is designed to:

What is the "mark test" and what insights did it bring to the field of neuropsychology?

During REM sleep:

Generalized seizures are ____________________ episodes resulting in a loss of consciousness.

The nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)device is:

What percentage of time is spent in REM sleep?

Which of the following can influence level of consciousness?

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

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Exam 16: Alterations of Consciousness

Benzodiazepines disrupt memory consolidation.

The deepest stage of sleep (Stage 4)is marked by:

The most common type of seizure disorder is the ____________________ type.

Involuntary head turning,with no other symptoms,is likely to signify which type of seizure?

Cataplexy occurs primarily when an individual experiences prolonged and expected excitement.

The ability to describe internal experiences is integral to measuring individual consciousness.

Layer 5 of the cortex has been thought to be involved in consciousness because:

The larger the cortex of any given organism,the smaller the capacity for self-awareness.

Would it be possible to describe schizophrenia as a disorder of consciousness? Please support your answer with information from the text.(Hint: consider deficiencies in empathy,theory of mind,etc.)

Long-term potentiation in the hippocampus occurs during the production of ____ rhythms.

Partial seizures are most likely:

Sleep apnea is one of the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome.

The reticular activating system is designed to:

What is the "mark test" and what insights did it bring to the field of neuropsychology?

During REM sleep:

Generalized seizures are ____________________ episodes resulting in a loss of consciousness.

The nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)device is:

What percentage of time is spent in REM sleep?

Which of the following can influence level of consciousness?

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

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