Question 1

The idea of localization of brain function

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A)  has been around for only about a century. 
B)  is unable to explain why lesions in very different parts of the brain sometimes produce the same deficit or impairment. 
C)  is unable to explain how some patients with very small brain lesions manifest marked, specific behavioral deficits. 
D)  more than one none of the above 
A)  has been around for only about a century. 
B)  is unable to explain why lesions in very different parts of the brain sometimes produce the same deficit or impairment. 
C)  is unable to explain how some patients with very small brain lesions manifest marked, specific behavioral deficits. 
D)  more than one none of the above

Question 2

A brain trauma in which the brain has been shifted from its normal position and is pressed against the skull,often resulting in bruised tissue,coma,or delirium,is referred to as a

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A)  contusion. 
B)  concussion. 
C)  stroke. 
D)  laceration. 
A)  contusion. 
B)  concussion. 
C)  stroke. 
D)  laceration.

Question 3

Ever since her stroke,Julia has been unable to recognize ordinary objects,although she is able to describe their features.Julia appears to have

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A)  agnosia. 
B)  apraxia. 
C)  ataxia. 
D)  aphasia. 
A)  agnosia. 
B)  apraxia. 
C)  ataxia. 
D)  aphasia.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the Halstead-Reitan and the Luria-Nebraska test batteries.

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The Halstead-Reitan and Luria-Nebraska t

Question 5

ALL BUT WHICH of the following contributed to the growth of the field of neuropsychology after World War II?

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A)  the large number of head injuries in soldiers returning from the war 
B)  the rapid growth of the larger field of clinical psychology 
C)  the emergence of rudimentary neuroimaging technologies 
D)  All of the above played a role in the growth of neuropsychology at that time. 
A)  the large number of head injuries in soldiers returning from the war 
B)  the rapid growth of the larger field of clinical psychology 
C)  the emergence of rudimentary neuroimaging technologies 
D)  All of the above played a role in the growth of neuropsychology at that time.

Question 6

General language impairment is known as __________,and specific impairment in naming things is known as __________.

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A)  aphasia; anomia 
B)  anomia; agnosia 
C)  agnosia; ataxia 
D)  ataxia; aphasia 
A)  aphasia; anomia 
B)  anomia; agnosia 
C)  agnosia; ataxia 
D)  ataxia; aphasia

Question 7

The neuropsychologist may interpret neuropsychological tests according to

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A)  differences between a patient's score and the norms for others in his/her reference group. 
B)  differences between two tests completed by the same patient. 
C)  the specific pattern of test scores obtained by a patient. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  differences between a patient's score and the norms for others in his/her reference group. 
B)  differences between two tests completed by the same patient. 
C)  the specific pattern of test scores obtained by a patient. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The future of neuropsychology will most likely include

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A)  a de-emphasis on rehabilitation. 
B)  the continued willingness of managed care companies to reimburse the costs of neuropsychological assessment. 
C)  the growth and development of neuropsychological subspecialties. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  a de-emphasis on rehabilitation. 
B)  the continued willingness of managed care companies to reimburse the costs of neuropsychological assessment. 
C)  the growth and development of neuropsychological subspecialties. 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

The __________ lobes are primarily responsible for visual processing.

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A)  frontal 
B)  occipital 
C)  parietal 
D)  temporal 
A)  frontal 
B)  occipital 
C)  parietal 
D)  temporal

Question 10

Which of the following is considered a test battery rather than a single test for brain dysfunction?

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A)  Halstead-Reitan 
B)  Luria-Nebraska 
C)  Rey-Osterrieth 
D)  more than one of the above 
A)  Halstead-Reitan 
B)  Luria-Nebraska 
C)  Rey-Osterrieth 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 11

Identify and describe in some depth at least four distinct antecedents or causes of brain damage.

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1. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): TBI is

Question 12

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to the standard battery approach to neuropsychological assessment, all patients should receive the same tests. 
B)  The major disadvantage of the hypothesis-testing approach to neuropsychological assessment is that it is relatively costly in terms of time and money. 
C)  The fixed and flexible battery approaches cannot readily be reconciled/combined. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  According to the standard battery approach to neuropsychological assessment, all patients should receive the same tests. 
B)  The major disadvantage of the hypothesis-testing approach to neuropsychological assessment is that it is relatively costly in terms of time and money. 
C)  The fixed and flexible battery approaches cannot readily be reconciled/combined. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

An investigation by Ivnik et al.(2000)on the validity of four different approaches to interpreting test data concluded that

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A)  cutoff scores are essentially worthless. 
B)  cutoff scores can be used instead of more complex indices like difference scores or patterns of scores. 
C)  all approaches to interpreting neuropsychological test data are equally valid. 
D)  the use of cutoff scores is adequate for novices in the field, but experts should rely more heavily upon more complex indices like difference scores or patterns of scores. 
A)  cutoff scores are essentially worthless. 
B)  cutoff scores can be used instead of more complex indices like difference scores or patterns of scores. 
C)  all approaches to interpreting neuropsychological test data are equally valid. 
D)  the use of cutoff scores is adequate for novices in the field, but experts should rely more heavily upon more complex indices like difference scores or patterns of scores.

Question 14

Which of the following is true?

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A)  None of the neurodiagnostic procedures currently in use pose physical risks for the patient. 
B)  None of the neurodiagnostic procedures currently in use are physically invasive. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  None of the neurodiagnostic procedures currently in use pose physical risks for the patient. 
B)  None of the neurodiagnostic procedures currently in use are physically invasive. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 15

Explain the primary advantages and disadvantages of (1)the standard battery approach and (2)the flexible battery approach to neuropsychological assessment.

Accepted Answer

The primary advantage of the standard ba

Question 16

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an accurate statement about head injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most head injuries are relatively mild. 
B)  Head injury is a leading cause of death and disability in young people in the U.S. 
C)  Head injuries are classified as either concussions or perforations. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Most head injuries are relatively mild. 
B)  Head injury is a leading cause of death and disability in young people in the U.S. 
C)  Head injuries are classified as either concussions or perforations. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 17

Ted has been an alcoholic for 20 years and is experiencing brain damage due to poor nutrition.The most likely diagnosis in this case is

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A)  beriberi. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  Huntington's chorea. 
D)  Korsakoff's psychosis. 
A)  beriberi. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  Huntington's chorea. 
D)  Korsakoff's psychosis.

Question 18

Neuropsychological damage can result in linguistic problems such as paraphasias,which are best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  word substitutions. 
B)  impaired ability to name objects. 
C)  the absence of coherent speech. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  word substitutions. 
B)  impaired ability to name objects. 
C)  the absence of coherent speech. 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Compare and contrast the localization of function,equipotentiality,and functional models of brain functioning.

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Localization of function, equipotentiali

Question 20

Planning and carrying out goal-directed initiatives are activities governed by the __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  parietal 
D)  occipital 
A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  parietal 
D)  occipital

The idea of localization of brain function

A brain trauma in which the brain has been shifted from its normal position and is pressed against the skull,often resulting in bruised tissue,coma,or delirium,is referred to as a

Ever since her stroke,Julia has been unable to recognize ordinary objects,although she is able to describe their features.Julia appears to have

Compare and contrast the Halstead-Reitan and the Luria-Nebraska test batteries.

ALL BUT WHICH of the following contributed to the growth of the field of neuropsychology after World War II?

General language impairment is known as ,and specific impairment in naming things is known as .

The neuropsychologist may interpret neuropsychological tests according to

The future of neuropsychology will most likely include

The __________ lobes are primarily responsible for visual processing.

Which of the following is considered a test battery rather than a single test for brain dysfunction?

Identify and describe in some depth at least four distinct antecedents or causes of brain damage.

Which of the following is true?

An investigation by Ivnik et al.(2000)on the validity of four different approaches to interpreting test data concluded that

Which of the following is true?

Explain the primary advantages and disadvantages of (1)the standard battery approach and (2)the flexible battery approach to neuropsychological assessment.

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an accurate statement about head injury?

Ted has been an alcoholic for 20 years and is experiencing brain damage due to poor nutrition.The most likely diagnosis in this case is

Neuropsychological damage can result in linguistic problems such as paraphasias,which are best described as

Compare and contrast the localization of function,equipotentiality,and functional models of brain functioning.

Planning and carrying out goal-directed initiatives are activities governed by the __________ lobes.

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The idea of localization of brain function

A brain trauma in which the brain has been shifted from its normal position and is pressed against the skull,often resulting in bruised tissue,coma,or delirium,is referred to as a

Ever since her stroke,Julia has been unable to recognize ordinary objects,although she is able to describe their features.Julia appears to have

Compare and contrast the Halstead-Reitan and the Luria-Nebraska test batteries.

ALL BUT WHICH of the following contributed to the growth of the field of neuropsychology after World War II?

General language impairment is known as __________,and specific impairment in naming things is known as __________.

The neuropsychologist may interpret neuropsychological tests according to

The future of neuropsychology will most likely include

The __________ lobes are primarily responsible for visual processing.

Which of the following is considered a test battery rather than a single test for brain dysfunction?

Identify and describe in some depth at least four distinct antecedents or causes of brain damage.

Which of the following is true?

An investigation by Ivnik et al.(2000)on the validity of four different approaches to interpreting test data concluded that

Which of the following is true?

Explain the primary advantages and disadvantages of (1)the standard battery approach and (2)the flexible battery approach to neuropsychological assessment.

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an accurate statement about head injury?

Ted has been an alcoholic for 20 years and is experiencing brain damage due to poor nutrition.The most likely diagnosis in this case is

Neuropsychological damage can result in linguistic problems such as paraphasias,which are best described as

Compare and contrast the localization of function,equipotentiality,and functional models of brain functioning.

Planning and carrying out goal-directed initiatives are activities governed by the __________ lobes.

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

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General language impairment is known as ,and specific impairment in naming things is known as .