Question 1

Which of the following is the most common form of learning disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alexia 
B)  Agraphia 
C)  Dysgraphia 
D)  Dyslexia 
A)  Alexia 
B)  Agraphia 
C)  Dysgraphia 
D)  Dyslexia

Question 2

Some researchers believe that mirror systems

Accepted Answer

A)  are found only in humans. 
B)  are relevant to tool use but not to language. 
C)  resulted from mutations in the FOXP2 gene. 
D)  form the basis for the development of language. 
A)  are found only in humans. 
B)  are relevant to tool use but not to language. 
C)  resulted from mutations in the FOXP2 gene. 
D)  form the basis for the development of language.

Question 3

Most savant behaviors involve behaviors that are typically

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A)  lateralized to the right hemisphere. 
B)  lateralized to the left hemisphere. 
C)  lateralized. 
D)  managed by subcortical structures. 
A)  lateralized to the right hemisphere. 
B)  lateralized to the left hemisphere. 
C)  lateralized. 
D)  managed by subcortical structures.

Question 4

(see Figure 13.21)  
-During reading, information travels from the structure #3 in this illustration, which is ____________________, to the structure #1, ____________________, by way of the structure #2, ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's area, Bro

Question 5

Studies looking at language acquisition have indicated that reading and writing

Accepted Answer

A)  developed later than spoken language, approximately 50,000 years ago. 
B)  were performed by Neanderthals as well as Homo sapiens. 
C)  developed along with spoken language, probably between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. 
D)  developed very recently in human history, in perhaps the last 5,000 to 6,000 years. 
A)  developed later than spoken language, approximately 50,000 years ago. 
B)  were performed by Neanderthals as well as Homo sapiens. 
C)  developed along with spoken language, probably between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. 
D)  developed very recently in human history, in perhaps the last 5,000 to 6,000 years.

Question 6

Current theories indicate that early human language may have been similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  African click languages. 
B)  ancient Egyptian. 
C)  ancient Chinese. 
D)  Latin. 
A)  African click languages. 
B)  ancient Egyptian. 
C)  ancient Chinese. 
D)  Latin.

Question 7

(see Figure 13.2)  
-The cerebral hemispheres have multiple connections between right and left. Identify the structures that are linked by each of the commissures numbered 1 through 4 in this illustration, and describe the types of information that is shared across each.

Accepted Answer

1=Anterior Commissur

Question 8

The term split brain refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  severing the spinal cord. 
B)  severing the corpus callosum. 
C)  severing the thalamus. 
D)  removing one hemisphere. 
A)  severing the spinal cord. 
B)  severing the corpus callosum. 
C)  severing the thalamus. 
D)  removing one hemisphere.

Question 9

Paul Broca's patient "Tan" would probably be diagnosed today with _________ aphasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's 
B)  conduction 
C)  global 
D)  transcortical motor 
A)  Broca's 
B)  conduction 
C)  global 
D)  transcortical motor

Question 10

Savant behaviors occur

Accepted Answer

A)  only in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. 
B)  in the majority of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and mental retardation. 
C)  in people whose intellectual function is in the intellectual disability range. 
D)  only in people who have experienced brain damage. 
A)  only in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. 
B)  in the majority of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and mental retardation. 
C)  in people whose intellectual function is in the intellectual disability range. 
D)  only in people who have experienced brain damage.

Question 11

Comparisons of the values of different items is associated with activity in the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral intraparietal area (LIP). 
B)  fusiform face area (FF
A) . 
C)  striatum and medial prefrontal cortex. 
D)  posterior cingulate cortex (PC
C) . 
A)  lateral intraparietal area (LIP). 
B)  fusiform face area (FF
A) . 
C)  striatum and medial prefrontal cortex. 
D)  posterior cingulate cortex (PC
C) .

Question 12

Aitchison's 10 features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birds respond to the singing of another bird. 
B)  Children learn to speak without being explicitly taught to do so. 
C)  Language is used to express ideas that have never been expressed before. 
D)  We learn language within our families. 
A)  Birds respond to the singing of another bird. 
B)  Children learn to speak without being explicitly taught to do so. 
C)  Language is used to express ideas that have never been expressed before. 
D)  We learn language within our families.

Question 13

Describe the brain structures associated with the valuation of choices.

Accepted Answer

Input from the amygdala, hypothalamus, d

Question 14

Research on the lateralization of musical skills

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrates conclusively that musical skills are lateralized to the right hemisphere in most people. 
B)  demonstrates conclusively that musical skills are lateralized to the left hemisphere in most people. 
C)  has produced mixed results, leading to an ongoing debate about the extent to which musical skills are lateralized. 
D)  supports the idea that musical skills are equally divided between the two hemispheres. 
A)  demonstrates conclusively that musical skills are lateralized to the right hemisphere in most people. 
B)  demonstrates conclusively that musical skills are lateralized to the left hemisphere in most people. 
C)  has produced mixed results, leading to an ongoing debate about the extent to which musical skills are lateralized. 
D)  supports the idea that musical skills are equally divided between the two hemispheres.

Question 15

For hearing, the term prosody indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  using pitch and tone to convey emotions in language. 
B)  turn-taking during a conversation. 
C)  perfect pitch. 
D)  recognition of different grammatical structures in language. 
A)  using pitch and tone to convey emotions in language. 
B)  turn-taking during a conversation. 
C)  perfect pitch. 
D)  recognition of different grammatical structures in language.

Question 16

Which of the following processes is NOT lateralized?

Accepted Answer

A)  language 
B)  motor control in the left side of the body 
C)  sensation of the right visual field 
D)  blood pressure in the torso 
A)  language 
B)  motor control in the left side of the body 
C)  sensation of the right visual field 
D)  blood pressure in the torso

Question 17

One of the most likely functions of Broca's area is to

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence the movements necessary for articulate speech. 
B)  maintain verbal short-term memories through rehearsal. 
C)  divide speech into phonemes. 
D)  identify the meaning of speech. 
A)  sequence the movements necessary for articulate speech. 
B)  maintain verbal short-term memories through rehearsal. 
C)  divide speech into phonemes. 
D)  identify the meaning of speech.

Question 18

While apes display an ability to learn language, they use it differently from humans. Which human language features are unique to humans and not used the same in apes?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, with most including:

Question 19

Sound substitutions are typically not a feature of _________ aphasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's 
B)  Wernicke's 
C)  conduction 
D)  transcortical 
A)  Broca's 
B)  Wernicke's 
C)  conduction 
D)  transcortical

Question 20

Lateralization of function is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  humans only. 
B)  humans and other primates. 
C)  all mammals. 
D)  many animals, including birds. 
A)  humans only. 
B)  humans and other primates. 
C)  all mammals. 
D)  many animals, including birds.

Which of the following is the most common form of learning disability?

Some researchers believe that mirror systems

Most savant behaviors involve behaviors that are typically

(see Figure 13.21) -During reading, information travels from the structure #3 in this illustration, which is , to the structure #1, , by way of the structure #2, .

Studies looking at language acquisition have indicated that reading and writing

Current theories indicate that early human language may have been similar to

(see Figure 13.2) -The cerebral hemispheres have multiple connections between right and left. Identify the structures that are linked by each of the commissures numbered 1 through 4 in this illustration, and describe the types of information that is shared across each.

The term split brain refers to

Paul Broca's patient "Tan" would probably be diagnosed today with _________ aphasia.

Savant behaviors occur

Comparisons of the values of different items is associated with activity in the

Aitchison's 10 features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?

Describe the brain structures associated with the valuation of choices.

Research on the lateralization of musical skills

For hearing, the term prosody indicates

Which of the following processes is NOT lateralized?

One of the most likely functions of Broca's area is to

While apes display an ability to learn language, they use it differently from humans. Which human language features are unique to humans and not used the same in apes?

Sound substitutions are typically not a feature of _________ aphasia.

Lateralization of function is found in

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

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Exam 13: Cognition

Which of the following is the most common form of learning disability?

Some researchers believe that mirror systems

Most savant behaviors involve behaviors that are typically

(see Figure 13.21) -During reading, information travels from the structure #3 in this illustration, which is ____________________, to the structure #1, ____________________, by way of the structure #2, ____________________.

Studies looking at language acquisition have indicated that reading and writing

Current theories indicate that early human language may have been similar to

(see Figure 13.2) -The cerebral hemispheres have multiple connections between right and left. Identify the structures that are linked by each of the commissures numbered 1 through 4 in this illustration, and describe the types of information that is shared across each.

The term split brain refers to

Paul Broca's patient "Tan" would probably be diagnosed today with _________ aphasia.

Savant behaviors occur

Comparisons of the values of different items is associated with activity in the

Aitchison's 10 features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?

Describe the brain structures associated with the valuation of choices.

Research on the lateralization of musical skills

For hearing, the term prosody indicates

Which of the following processes is NOT lateralized?

One of the most likely functions of Broca's area is to

While apes display an ability to learn language, they use it differently from humans. Which human language features are unique to humans and not used the same in apes?

Sound substitutions are typically not a feature of _________ aphasia.

Lateralization of function is found in

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

(see Figure 13.21) -During reading, information travels from the structure #3 in this illustration, which is , to the structure #1, , by way of the structure #2, .