Question 1

Auras may point to the genesis or origin of a seizure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____________________ seizures are marked by brief lapses of consciousness and usually occur in children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ seizures are marked by brief lapses...

Question 3

Clues that assist in uncovering the epileptogenic focus of a partial seizure include:

Accepted Answer

A) the nature of the behavioral correlates of the seizure. 
B) the type of aura reported by the individual. 
C) EEG patterns immediately before the onset of a seizure. 
D) behavioral correlates,aura,and EEG patterns. 
A) the nature of the behavioral correlates of the seizure. 
B) the type of aura reported by the individual. 
C) EEG patterns immediately before the onset of a seizure. 
D) behavioral correlates,aura,and EEG patterns.

Question 4

Epilepsy is diagnosed only when seizures are a(n)____ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) isolated 
B) repeating 
C) congenital 
D) fabricated 
A) isolated 
B) repeating 
C) congenital 
D) fabricated

Question 5

Consciousness can be conceptualized as a level of awareness,a state of mental alertness,or as an "inner self."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During sleep,new information from the day is:

Accepted Answer

A) not interfered with,thus facilitating memory consolidation. 
B) reprocessed and strengthened,thus facilitating memory consolidation. 
C) placed in temporary storage for use the next day,thus facilitating memory consolidation. 
D) forgotten at a higher rate than when awake because it cannot be consciously integrated. 
A) not interfered with,thus facilitating memory consolidation. 
B) reprocessed and strengthened,thus facilitating memory consolidation. 
C) placed in temporary storage for use the next day,thus facilitating memory consolidation. 
D) forgotten at a higher rate than when awake because it cannot be consciously integrated.

Question 7

Lucid dreaming is the process of becoming aware of your dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe what happens in the brain during a seizure.What is the difference between a partial or focal seizure and a generalized seizure? What are some possible ways to prevent a seizure?

Accepted Answer

During a seizure,groups of neurons fire

Question 9

Which of the following occurs during Stage 4 sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) The immune system is active. 
B) Delta waves are prominent. 
C) Growth hormone is released. 
D) all of these 
A) The immune system is active. 
B) Delta waves are prominent. 
C) Growth hormone is released. 
D) all of these

Question 10

A person with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure disorder would:

Accepted Answer

A) have stiffening of one side of the body that doesn't spread over the entire body. 
B) experience an altered state of consciousness with no motor involvement. 
C) demonstrate stiffening and jerking of upper extremities only. 
D) have stiffening and jerking followed by a loss of consciousness. 
A) have stiffening of one side of the body that doesn't spread over the entire body. 
B) experience an altered state of consciousness with no motor involvement. 
C) demonstrate stiffening and jerking of upper extremities only. 
D) have stiffening and jerking followed by a loss of consciousness.

Question 11

Other areas outside of the occipital cortex that are activated during REM sleep include:

Accepted Answer

A) the frontal eye fields. 
B) the dorsolateral prefrontal regions. 
C) the primary motor strip. 
D) the hippocampal region. 
A) the frontal eye fields. 
B) the dorsolateral prefrontal regions. 
C) the primary motor strip. 
D) the hippocampal region.

Question 12

Neurons that fire together in bursts may be a partial explanation for the binding problem and for human consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cognitive functioning will be more impaired in epilepsy when the epilepsy:

Accepted Answer

A) appears at an older age. 
B) is associated with fewer EEG abnormalities. 
C) results in increased frequency of seizures. 
D) results in both partial and generalized seizures. 
A) appears at an older age. 
B) is associated with fewer EEG abnormalities. 
C) results in increased frequency of seizures. 
D) results in both partial and generalized seizures.

Question 14

____________________ is defined as what is known or felt by one's inner self.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is defined as what is known...

Question 15

Seizures occur due to excessive inhibitory synchronous neuronal firing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe what can happen before and after a person experiences a seizure.

Accepted Answer

Up to 70% of people describe having an a

Question 17

Seizures during which the abnormal neural firing is confined to a specific area are called:

Accepted Answer

A) partial seizures. 
B) generalized seizures. 
C) absence seizures. 
D) secondarily generalized seizures. 
A) partial seizures. 
B) generalized seizures. 
C) absence seizures. 
D) secondarily generalized seizures.

Question 18

Narcoleptic attacks are related to epilepsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ occurs when an individual suddenly falls asleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ occurs when an individual suddenly falls...

Question 20

Seizure classification is based on the ____________________ of seizure activity within the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seizure classification is based on the ____________________...

Auras may point to the genesis or origin of a seizure.

____________________ seizures are marked by brief lapses of consciousness and usually occur in children.

Clues that assist in uncovering the epileptogenic focus of a partial seizure include:

Epilepsy is diagnosed only when seizures are a(n)____ phenomenon.

Consciousness can be conceptualized as a level of awareness,a state of mental alertness,or as an "inner self."

During sleep,new information from the day is:

Lucid dreaming is the process of becoming aware of your dreams.

Describe what happens in the brain during a seizure.What is the difference between a partial or focal seizure and a generalized seizure? What are some possible ways to prevent a seizure?

Which of the following occurs during Stage 4 sleep?

A person with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure disorder would:

Other areas outside of the occipital cortex that are activated during REM sleep include:

Neurons that fire together in bursts may be a partial explanation for the binding problem and for human consciousness.

Cognitive functioning will be more impaired in epilepsy when the epilepsy:

____________________ is defined as what is known or felt by one's inner self.

Seizures occur due to excessive inhibitory synchronous neuronal firing.

Describe what can happen before and after a person experiences a seizure.

Seizures during which the abnormal neural firing is confined to a specific area are called:

Narcoleptic attacks are related to epilepsy.

____________________ occurs when an individual suddenly falls asleep.

Seizure classification is based on the ____________________ of seizure activity within the brain.

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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

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Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

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Exam 16: Alterations of Consciousness

Auras may point to the genesis or origin of a seizure.

____________________ seizures are marked by brief lapses of consciousness and usually occur in children.

Clues that assist in uncovering the epileptogenic focus of a partial seizure include:

Epilepsy is diagnosed only when seizures are a(n)____ phenomenon.

Consciousness can be conceptualized as a level of awareness,a state of mental alertness,or as an "inner self."

During sleep,new information from the day is:

Lucid dreaming is the process of becoming aware of your dreams.

Describe what happens in the brain during a seizure.What is the difference between a partial or focal seizure and a generalized seizure? What are some possible ways to prevent a seizure?

Which of the following occurs during Stage 4 sleep?

A person with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure disorder would:

Other areas outside of the occipital cortex that are activated during REM sleep include:

Neurons that fire together in bursts may be a partial explanation for the binding problem and for human consciousness.

Cognitive functioning will be more impaired in epilepsy when the epilepsy:

____________________ is defined as what is known or felt by one's inner self.

Seizures occur due to excessive inhibitory synchronous neuronal firing.

Describe what can happen before and after a person experiences a seizure.

Seizures during which the abnormal neural firing is confined to a specific area are called:

Narcoleptic attacks are related to epilepsy.

____________________ occurs when an individual suddenly falls asleep.

Seizure classification is based on the ____________________ of seizure activity within the brain.

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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