Question 1

Most left-handers have left-hemisphere dominance for speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For more than 95% of right-handed people, the left hemisphere is strongly dominant for speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Deaf children who do not learn any language by the time they enter school:

Accepted Answer

A)  can still learn English, but not sign language. 
B)  can still learn sign language, but not English. 
C)  will never develop much skill at any language. 
D)  can master any language at any time. 
A)  can still learn English, but not sign language. 
B)  can still learn sign language, but not English. 
C)  will never develop much skill at any language. 
D)  can master any language at any time.

Question 4

A 9-week-old child does not reach with the right hand toward an object in the left visual field:

Accepted Answer

A)  until connections are mature enough between the right eye and the brain. 
B)  because the child cannot maintain balance when the center of gravity moves to one side. 
C)  until the visual cortex is mature. 
D)  because the corpus callosum is not yet mature. 
A)  until connections are mature enough between the right eye and the brain. 
B)  because the child cannot maintain balance when the center of gravity moves to one side. 
C)  until the visual cortex is mature. 
D)  because the corpus callosum is not yet mature.

Question 5

Which of the following would most likely improve attention of patients with spatial neglect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the person to look to the right. 
B)  Keep their hands from crossing over each other. 
C)  Stimulate the left superior temporal gyrus. 
D)  Tell the person to look to the left. 
A)  Tell the person to look to the right. 
B)  Keep their hands from crossing over each other. 
C)  Stimulate the left superior temporal gyrus. 
D)  Tell the person to look to the left.

Question 6

A person with Wernicke's aphasia:

Accepted Answer

A)  can't produce speech. 
B)  can't recognize musical notes. 
C)  resembles a student in a foreign language class that hasn't studied the vocabulary list very well. 
D)  similar to that of normal people who are just highly distracted. 
A)  can't produce speech. 
B)  can't recognize musical notes. 
C)  resembles a student in a foreign language class that hasn't studied the vocabulary list very well. 
D)  similar to that of normal people who are just highly distracted.

Question 7

Damage to the corpus callosum prevents:

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations. 
B)  release of pituitary hormones. 
C)  the exchange of information between the two hemispheres. 
D)  the exchange of information between pre- and postsynaptic membranes. 
A)  hallucinations. 
B)  release of pituitary hormones. 
C)  the exchange of information between the two hemispheres. 
D)  the exchange of information between pre- and postsynaptic membranes.

Question 8

In the phenomenon of binocular rivalry, when one eye sees one pattern and the other eye sees another, what do you perceive?

Accepted Answer

A)  one pattern superimposed on top of the other 
B)  temporary alternation between one pattern and the other 
C)  a compromise that doesn't match either pattern 
D)  whatever the dominant eye sees 
A)  one pattern superimposed on top of the other 
B)  temporary alternation between one pattern and the other 
C)  a compromise that doesn't match either pattern 
D)  whatever the dominant eye sees

Question 9

As compared to a person with Broca's aphasia, a person with Wernicke's aphasia can:

Accepted Answer

A)  remember the names of objects. 
B)  understand written language. 
C)  understand spoken language. 
D)  speak fluently and rapidly. 
A)  remember the names of objects. 
B)  understand written language. 
C)  understand spoken language. 
D)  speak fluently and rapidly.

Question 10

More typical of dyslexic people than of other people is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a planum temporale that is larger in the left hemisphere than the right hemisphere. 
B)  a bilaterally symmetrical cerebral cortex. 
C)  damage to the posterior portion of the corpus callosum. 
D)  an overresponsive magnocellular pathway in the visual system. 
A)  a planum temporale that is larger in the left hemisphere than the right hemisphere. 
B)  a bilaterally symmetrical cerebral cortex. 
C)  damage to the posterior portion of the corpus callosum. 
D)  an overresponsive magnocellular pathway in the visual system.

Question 11

A person with left hemispheric dominance for language is asked to tap her index finger as fast as possible for one minute. What difference, if any, would it make if she were talking during the task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talking would decrease tapping in the right hand more than in the left hand. 
B)  Talking would decrease tapping in the left hand more than in the right hand. 
C)  Talking would decrease tapping in both hands equally. 
D)  Talking typically would not affect the tapping rate of either hand. 
A)  Talking would decrease tapping in the right hand more than in the left hand. 
B)  Talking would decrease tapping in the left hand more than in the right hand. 
C)  Talking would decrease tapping in both hands equally. 
D)  Talking typically would not affect the tapping rate of either hand.

Question 12

The nonhuman species that has made the most spectacular progress toward learning to communicate by an approximation of human language is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  common chimpanzee. 
B)  bonobo chimpanzee. 
C)  gorilla. 
D)  dolphin. 
A)  common chimpanzee. 
B)  bonobo chimpanzee. 
C)  gorilla. 
D)  dolphin.

Question 13

Early studies taught chimpanzees to use symbols to communicate with a computer and each other. Which of the following does NOT characterize their use of symbols?

Accepted Answer

A)  They consistently used the same symbol patterns. 
B)  They frequently made requests. 
C)  They learned to type messages to other chimps. 
D)  They frequently used new and original combinations. 
A)  They consistently used the same symbol patterns. 
B)  They frequently made requests. 
C)  They learned to type messages to other chimps. 
D)  They frequently used new and original combinations.

Question 14

The ____ connects the anterior parts of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior commissure 
B)  anterior commissure 
C)  hippocampal commissure 
D)  fornix 
A)  posterior commissure 
B)  anterior commissure 
C)  hippocampal commissure 
D)  fornix

Question 15

Which self-contradiction occurs in people who have had their corpus callosum cut?

Accepted Answer

A)  saying they are not hungry while eating 
B)  saying they do not know the answer while pointing it out with the left hand 
C)  writing with one hand but not being able to write with the other 
D)  suddenly changing from a manic state to depression 
A)  saying they are not hungry while eating 
B)  saying they do not know the answer while pointing it out with the left hand 
C)  writing with one hand but not being able to write with the other 
D)  suddenly changing from a manic state to depression

Question 16

Research with deaf children suggests that it is essential to:

Accepted Answer

A)  learn any language when you are young if you do not want to be forever disadvantaged. 
B)  learn language through reinforcements for correct usage. 
C)  be able to hear language if you are to learn sign language. 
D)  learn spoken language before sign language. 
A)  learn any language when you are young if you do not want to be forever disadvantaged. 
B)  learn language through reinforcements for correct usage. 
C)  be able to hear language if you are to learn sign language. 
D)  learn spoken language before sign language.

Question 17

A person with Broca's aphasia would have the most difficulty saying which of the following phrases?

Accepted Answer

A)  The boy is chasing a tall girl. 
B)  No ifs, ands, or buts. 
C)  The general commands the army. 
D)  Two bee oar knot two bee. 
A)  The boy is chasing a tall girl. 
B)  No ifs, ands, or buts. 
C)  The general commands the army. 
D)  Two bee oar knot two bee.

Question 18

A person with Broca's aphasia:

Accepted Answer

A)  has lost total knowledge of grammar. 
B)  has lost total knowledge of use of verbs. 
C)  recognizes that something is wrong with grammatically incorrect sentences. 
D)  insists that his or her utterances are grammatically correct and that other people are wrong. 
A)  has lost total knowledge of grammar. 
B)  has lost total knowledge of use of verbs. 
C)  recognizes that something is wrong with grammatically incorrect sentences. 
D)  insists that his or her utterances are grammatically correct and that other people are wrong.

Question 19

Lateralization refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of the sulci and gyri in the cortex. 
B)  functional asymmetries of the brain. 
C)  slow rate of maturation in forebrain structures. 
D)  physical changes that occur in neurons as learning takes place. 
A)  formation of the sulci and gyri in the cortex. 
B)  functional asymmetries of the brain. 
C)  slow rate of maturation in forebrain structures. 
D)  physical changes that occur in neurons as learning takes place.

Question 20

All of the following are explanations for Kanzi and Mulika's language abilities EXCEPT that?

Accepted Answer

A)  their species may be more adapted to learning language. 
B)  learning through imitation is more effective than learning with rewards. 
C)  they began learning at an earlier age. 
D)  they were given a special diet. 
A)  their species may be more adapted to learning language. 
B)  learning through imitation is more effective than learning with rewards. 
C)  they began learning at an earlier age. 
D)  they were given a special diet.

Most left-handers have left-hemisphere dominance for speech.

For more than 95% of right-handed people, the left hemisphere is strongly dominant for speech.

Deaf children who do not learn any language by the time they enter school:

A 9-week-old child does not reach with the right hand toward an object in the left visual field:

Which of the following would most likely improve attention of patients with spatial neglect?

A person with Wernicke's aphasia:

Damage to the corpus callosum prevents:

In the phenomenon of binocular rivalry, when one eye sees one pattern and the other eye sees another, what do you perceive?

As compared to a person with Broca's aphasia, a person with Wernicke's aphasia can:

More typical of dyslexic people than of other people is:

A person with left hemispheric dominance for language is asked to tap her index finger as fast as possible for one minute. What difference, if any, would it make if she were talking during the task?

The nonhuman species that has made the most spectacular progress toward learning to communicate by an approximation of human language is the:

Early studies taught chimpanzees to use symbols to communicate with a computer and each other. Which of the following does NOT characterize their use of symbols?

The ____ connects the anterior parts of the cerebral cortex.

Which self-contradiction occurs in people who have had their corpus callosum cut?

Research with deaf children suggests that it is essential to:

A person with Broca's aphasia would have the most difficulty saying which of the following phrases?

A person with Broca's aphasia:

Lateralization refers to the:

All of the following are explanations for Kanzi and Mulika's language abilities EXCEPT that?

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 14: Cognitive Functions

Most left-handers have left-hemisphere dominance for speech.

For more than 95% of right-handed people, the left hemisphere is strongly dominant for speech.

Deaf children who do not learn any language by the time they enter school:

A 9-week-old child does not reach with the right hand toward an object in the left visual field:

Which of the following would most likely improve attention of patients with spatial neglect?

A person with Wernicke's aphasia:

Damage to the corpus callosum prevents:

In the phenomenon of binocular rivalry, when one eye sees one pattern and the other eye sees another, what do you perceive?

As compared to a person with Broca's aphasia, a person with Wernicke's aphasia can:

More typical of dyslexic people than of other people is:

A person with left hemispheric dominance for language is asked to tap her index finger as fast as possible for one minute. What difference, if any, would it make if she were talking during the task?

The nonhuman species that has made the most spectacular progress toward learning to communicate by an approximation of human language is the:

Early studies taught chimpanzees to use symbols to communicate with a computer and each other. Which of the following does NOT characterize their use of symbols?

The ____ connects the anterior parts of the cerebral cortex.

Which self-contradiction occurs in people who have had their corpus callosum cut?

Research with deaf children suggests that it is essential to:

A person with Broca's aphasia would have the most difficulty saying which of the following phrases?

A person with Broca's aphasia:

Lateralization refers to the:

All of the following are explanations for Kanzi and Mulika's language abilities EXCEPT that?

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters