Question 1

If a deaf person who uses ASL for communication has damage to Broca's area, one will likely find that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no effect on their signing. 
B)  there is a visible but modest effect on signing. 
C)  they are only able to sign with difficulty. 
D)  they are unable to understand sign language but can perform it without difficulty. 
A)  there is no effect on their signing. 
B)  there is a visible but modest effect on signing. 
C)  they are only able to sign with difficulty. 
D)  they are unable to understand sign language but can perform it without difficulty.

Question 2

The fiber pathway connecting the right and left medial thalamus in animals and some people is the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior commissure. 
B)  massa intermedia. 
C)  corpus callosum. 
D)  hippocampal commissure. 
A)  anterior commissure. 
B)  massa intermedia. 
C)  corpus callosum. 
D)  hippocampal commissure.

Question 3

Patients can still repeat words and phrases accurately in cases of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The condition where a person is unable to write words is called

Accepted Answer

A)  alexia. 
B)  agraphia. 
C)  aphasia. 
D)  dyslexia. 
A)  alexia. 
B)  agraphia. 
C)  aphasia. 
D)  dyslexia.

Question 5

Language function is lateralized to the left hemisphere

Accepted Answer

A)  in all left-handed people. 
B)  in 90 to 97 percent of left-handed people. 
C)  in a majority of left-handed people. 
D)  only rarely in left-handed people. 
A)  in all left-handed people. 
B)  in 90 to 97 percent of left-handed people. 
C)  in a majority of left-handed people. 
D)  only rarely in left-handed people.

Question 6

The largest fiber pathway linking the two cerebral hemispheres is the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior commissure. 
B)  massa intermedia. 
C)  corpus callosum. 
D)  hippocampal commissure. 
A)  anterior commissure. 
B)  massa intermedia. 
C)  corpus callosum. 
D)  hippocampal commissure.

Question 7

In cases of Rasmussen's syndrome, the complete removal of the cortex of one hemisphere during childhood

Accepted Answer

A)  saves the child's life at the expense of intelligence and mobility. 
B)  has been discontinued due to its poor record of reducing seizures. 
C)  demonstrates that we only need about 10 percent of our brain for normal functioning. 
D)  significantly reduces seizures while producing relatively mild side effects. 
A)  saves the child's life at the expense of intelligence and mobility. 
B)  has been discontinued due to its poor record of reducing seizures. 
C)  demonstrates that we only need about 10 percent of our brain for normal functioning. 
D)  significantly reduces seizures while producing relatively mild side effects.

Question 8

Jill's epilepsy is not responding to medication and is causing life-threatening symptoms. Her doctor has suggested surgery. One of the first steps in preparation for her surgery will be _________ to determine where her language center is located.

Accepted Answer

A)  a split-brain test 
B)  a positron emission tomography (PET) scan 
C)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
D)  a computerized tomography (CT) scan 
A)  a split-brain test 
B)  a positron emission tomography (PET) scan 
C)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
D)  a computerized tomography (CT) scan

Question 9

(see Figure 13.17)
What structure associated with language is indicated by the #4 in this illustration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's area 
B)  Wernicke's area 
C)  angular gyrus 
D)  primary auditory cortex 
A)  Broca's area 
B)  Wernicke's area 
C)  angular gyrus 
D)  primary auditory cortex

Question 10

Language is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  all human cultures. 
B)  most but not all contemporary human cultures. 
C)  a minority of contemporary human cultures. 
D)  all contemporary human cultures but probably did not occur in most human societies until approximately 15,000 years ago. 
A)  all human cultures. 
B)  most but not all contemporary human cultures. 
C)  a minority of contemporary human cultures. 
D)  all contemporary human cultures but probably did not occur in most human societies until approximately 15,000 years ago.

Question 11

Those suffering from Wernicke's aphasia are usually unaware of their symptoms, and thus experience no distress over the condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Microscopic analyses suggest that cortical asymmetry might result from different

Accepted Answer

A)  rates of apoptosis. 
B)  rates of proliferation of progenitor cells. 
C)  processes of migration. 
D)  synaptogenesis. 
A)  rates of apoptosis. 
B)  rates of proliferation of progenitor cells. 
C)  processes of migration. 
D)  synaptogenesis.

Question 13

Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  large contribution of genetics to intelligence. 
B)  large improvements in IQ performance that has occurred over the last 100 years. 
C)  occurrence of savant behavior. 
D)  tendency for very bright students to excel in all subjects. 
A)  large contribution of genetics to intelligence. 
B)  large improvements in IQ performance that has occurred over the last 100 years. 
C)  occurrence of savant behavior. 
D)  tendency for very bright students to excel in all subjects.

Question 14

While observing people drinking from a cup or using ASL,

Accepted Answer

A)  deaf participants who use ASL showed the same brain activity while processing all forms of movement, whereas hearing participants showed different patterns of activity for linguistic and nonlinguistic movement. 
B)  deaf participants who use ASL showed different patterns of brain activity for linguistic and nonlinguistic movement, whereas hearing participants showed the same activity while processing all movement. 
C)  both deaf and hearing participants showed the same brain activity while processing all movement. 
D)  both deaf and hearing participants showed different patterns of brain activity for linguistic and nonlinguistic movement. 
A)  deaf participants who use ASL showed the same brain activity while processing all forms of movement, whereas hearing participants showed different patterns of activity for linguistic and nonlinguistic movement. 
B)  deaf participants who use ASL showed different patterns of brain activity for linguistic and nonlinguistic movement, whereas hearing participants showed the same activity while processing all movement. 
C)  both deaf and hearing participants showed the same brain activity while processing all movement. 
D)  both deaf and hearing participants showed different patterns of brain activity for linguistic and nonlinguistic movement.

Question 15

Compared with healthy controls, individuals with schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

A)  show no differences in the lateralization of language. 
B)  are less likely to be ambidextrous. 
C)  are more likely to lateralize language to the left hemisphere. 
D)  are more likely to lateralize language to the right hemisphere or to show no hemisphere asymmetry. 
A)  show no differences in the lateralization of language. 
B)  are less likely to be ambidextrous. 
C)  are more likely to lateralize language to the left hemisphere. 
D)  are more likely to lateralize language to the right hemisphere or to show no hemisphere asymmetry.

Question 16

Discuss the implications of lateralization on musical abilities and learning.

Accepted Answer

Researchers have investigated the latera

Question 17

In addition to claims for language abilities in great apes, which other nonhuman animals might have language abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  all mammals and some birds 
C)  dogs, cats, and other domesticated species 
D)  dogs, birds, whales, and dolphins 
A)  none 
B)  all mammals and some birds 
C)  dogs, cats, and other domesticated species 
D)  dogs, birds, whales, and dolphins

Question 18

Michael damaged areas of his right hemisphere in a serious automobile accident. Which of the following types of information processing are likely to cause him problems in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical, sequential processing 
B)  emotional, intuitive processing 
C)  complex language 
D)  identifying objects in the right half of the visual field 
A)  logical, sequential processing 
B)  emotional, intuitive processing 
C)  complex language 
D)  identifying objects in the right half of the visual field

Question 19

A significant mutation in the FOXP2 gene associated with language abilities occurred prior to the branching of species leading to modern chimpanzees and humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship of dyslexia to genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no relationship between dyslexia and genetics. 
B)  There is a strong relationship between dyslexia and genetics, resulting from a single gene. 
C)  There is a strong relationship between dyslexia and genetics, but the genetic influences are highly complex. 
D)  Dyslexia is a sex-linked condition, which explains why males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with dyslexia. 
A)  There is no relationship between dyslexia and genetics. 
B)  There is a strong relationship between dyslexia and genetics, resulting from a single gene. 
C)  There is a strong relationship between dyslexia and genetics, but the genetic influences are highly complex. 
D)  Dyslexia is a sex-linked condition, which explains why males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with dyslexia.

If a deaf person who uses ASL for communication has damage to Broca's area, one will likely find that

The fiber pathway connecting the right and left medial thalamus in animals and some people is the

Patients can still repeat words and phrases accurately in cases of

The condition where a person is unable to write words is called

Language function is lateralized to the left hemisphere

The largest fiber pathway linking the two cerebral hemispheres is the

In cases of Rasmussen's syndrome, the complete removal of the cortex of one hemisphere during childhood

Jill's epilepsy is not responding to medication and is causing life-threatening symptoms. Her doctor has suggested surgery. One of the first steps in preparation for her surgery will be _________ to determine where her language center is located.

(see Figure 13.17) What structure associated with language is indicated by the #4 in this illustration?

Language is found in

Those suffering from Wernicke's aphasia are usually unaware of their symptoms, and thus experience no distress over the condition.

Microscopic analyses suggest that cortical asymmetry might result from different

Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the

While observing people drinking from a cup or using ASL,

Compared with healthy controls, individuals with schizophrenia

Discuss the implications of lateralization on musical abilities and learning.

In addition to claims for language abilities in great apes, which other nonhuman animals might have language abilities?

Michael damaged areas of his right hemisphere in a serious automobile accident. Which of the following types of information processing are likely to cause him problems in the future?

A significant mutation in the FOXP2 gene associated with language abilities occurred prior to the branching of species leading to modern chimpanzees and humans.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship of dyslexia to genetics?

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

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Exam 13: Cognition

If a deaf person who uses ASL for communication has damage to Broca's area, one will likely find that

The fiber pathway connecting the right and left medial thalamus in animals and some people is the

Patients can still repeat words and phrases accurately in cases of

The condition where a person is unable to write words is called

Language function is lateralized to the left hemisphere

The largest fiber pathway linking the two cerebral hemispheres is the

In cases of Rasmussen's syndrome, the complete removal of the cortex of one hemisphere during childhood

Jill's epilepsy is not responding to medication and is causing life-threatening symptoms. Her doctor has suggested surgery. One of the first steps in preparation for her surgery will be _________ to determine where her language center is located.

(see Figure 13.17) What structure associated with language is indicated by the #4 in this illustration?

Language is found in

Those suffering from Wernicke's aphasia are usually unaware of their symptoms, and thus experience no distress over the condition.

Microscopic analyses suggest that cortical asymmetry might result from different

Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the

While observing people drinking from a cup or using ASL,

Compared with healthy controls, individuals with schizophrenia

Discuss the implications of lateralization on musical abilities and learning.

In addition to claims for language abilities in great apes, which other nonhuman animals might have language abilities?

Michael damaged areas of his right hemisphere in a serious automobile accident. Which of the following types of information processing are likely to cause him problems in the future?

A significant mutation in the FOXP2 gene associated with language abilities occurred prior to the branching of species leading to modern chimpanzees and humans.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship of dyslexia to genetics?

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

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