Question 1

1-13.Someone with focal brain damage in his or her left hemisphere

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A) will have anterograde amnesia. 
B) will have problems with processing language. 
C) will have problems with nonverbal reasoning. 
D) will have problems with understanding new situations. 
A) will have anterograde amnesia. 
B) will have problems with processing language. 
C) will have problems with nonverbal reasoning. 
D) will have problems with understanding new situations.

Question 2

1-76.After being hit on the head,Bob experienced some retrograde amnesia.Those who were there knew this because he

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A) was unconscious. 
B) had a concussion. 
C) could not remember his name. 
D) did not know what happened. 
A) was unconscious. 
B) had a concussion. 
C) could not remember his name. 
D) did not know what happened.

Question 3

1-53.The first neurons to be affected in Alzheimer's disease are cells that release

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A) serotonin. 
B) dopamine. 
C) beta amyloid. 
D) acetylcholine. 
A) serotonin. 
B) dopamine. 
C) beta amyloid. 
D) acetylcholine.

Question 4

1-73.The damage that might be caused to the brain by riding a violently fast roller coaster is similar to that seen with

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A) a closed-head injury. 
B) a penetrating head injury. 
C) vascular dementia. 
D) a series of circumscribed cerebral infarcts. 
A) a closed-head injury. 
B) a penetrating head injury. 
C) vascular dementia. 
D) a series of circumscribed cerebral infarcts.

Question 5

1-37.Which of the following is the most typical example of the onset of Alzheimer's disease?

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A) After Bill's death,Carol was never the same again. 
B) When Yula's dementia became obvious,her family looked back on her behavior and realized that she had been exhibiting memory deficits. 
C) Rachel have always suffered from mood disorders.When she descended into a state of dementia after her last manic episode,no one was surprised. 
D) Christa began showing signs of forgetfulness after her last surgery. 
A) After Bill's death,Carol was never the same again. 
B) When Yula's dementia became obvious,her family looked back on her behavior and realized that she had been exhibiting memory deficits. 
C) Rachel have always suffered from mood disorders.When she descended into a state of dementia after her last manic episode,no one was surprised. 
D) Christa began showing signs of forgetfulness after her last surgery.

Question 6

1-44.Early-onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their

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A) teens. 
B) 20s. 
C) 30s. 
D) 40s. 
A) teens. 
B) 20s. 
C) 30s. 
D) 40s.

Question 7

What is vascular dementia?

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Vascular dementia (VAD)was once known as

Question 8

1-57.Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

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A) experience "social death." 
B) are at extraordinarily high risk for depression. 
C) show high levels of ApoE,even if they do not show any outward anxiety symptoms. 
D) are likely to show signs of cognitive deterioration. 
A) experience "social death." 
B) are at extraordinarily high risk for depression. 
C) show high levels of ApoE,even if they do not show any outward anxiety symptoms. 
D) are likely to show signs of cognitive deterioration.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the brain is true?

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A) The skull is designed to support as much as 3 tons of weight. 
B) The brain is protected only by the skull. 
C) The human brain typically weights about 5 pounds. 
D) Brain damage rarely results in cognitive changes. 
A) The skull is designed to support as much as 3 tons of weight. 
B) The brain is protected only by the skull. 
C) The human brain typically weights about 5 pounds. 
D) Brain damage rarely results in cognitive changes.

Question 10

1-15.Damage to the ________ lobes of the brain is most associated with memory loss; damage to the ________ lobes of the brain is most associated with passivity or impulsiveness.

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

Question 11

1-23.Suddenly,Lavinia is unable to remember what she was doing.She screams that bugs are crawling all over the walls.She begins to wildly swing her arms around.She can't fall asleep at night,but finally falls asleep at daylight.Lavinia most likely has

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A) dementia. 
B) focal brain damage. 
C) depression. 
D) delirium. 
A) dementia. 
B) focal brain damage. 
C) depression. 
D) delirium.

Question 12

1-50.The protein called tau

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A) is a sticky substance at the core of a plaque. 
B) is a neurotoxic substance that occurs in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. 
C) is caused by amyloid in the brain 
D) is a neurotransmitter important in the mediation of memory. 
A) is a sticky substance at the core of a plaque. 
B) is a neurotoxic substance that occurs in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. 
C) is caused by amyloid in the brain 
D) is a neurotransmitter important in the mediation of memory.

Question 13

1-81.Phineas Gage had a

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A) penetrating head injury. 
B) closed-head injury. 
C) skull fracture. 
D) contusion. 
A) penetrating head injury. 
B) closed-head injury. 
C) skull fracture. 
D) contusion.

Question 14

1-69.Of the choices listed below,the most common cause of traumatic brain injury is

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A) stroke. 
B) motor vehicle accidents. 
C) drug abuse. 
D) Alzheimer's disease. 
A) stroke. 
B) motor vehicle accidents. 
C) drug abuse. 
D) Alzheimer's disease.

Question 15

Your text lists nine types of impairments that are commonly found in neuropsychological disorders.List and describe five of them.

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1.Impairment of memory: Typically recent

Question 16

1-48.Late-onset Alzheimer's disease has been linked to a gene on chromosome

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A) 7. 
B) 14. 
C) 19. 
D) 21. 
A) 7. 
B) 14. 
C) 19. 
D) 21.

Question 17

What is delirium?

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Delirium is a state of confusion that re

Question 18

1-38.The text presented a case study of a retired man who was hospitalized by his wife and son.He was typical of many patients in that

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A) he had become violent toward family members. 
B) he never lost his orientation for time and person. 
C) he had good memory for remote events but no memory for events that just occurred. 
D) he became hypochondriacal and performed repetitive,meaningless rituals. 
A) he had become violent toward family members. 
B) he never lost his orientation for time and person. 
C) he had good memory for remote events but no memory for events that just occurred. 
D) he became hypochondriacal and performed repetitive,meaningless rituals.

Question 19

1-22.Delirium is thought to be more common in the elderly due to

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A) their weakened immune systems. 
B) their relative lack of physical and mental activity. 
C) chemical imbalances. 
D) normal age-related changes in the brain. 
A) their weakened immune systems. 
B) their relative lack of physical and mental activity. 
C) chemical imbalances. 
D) normal age-related changes in the brain.

Question 20

1-85.Which person is least likely to have a good recovery from moderate brain injury?

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A) Paul,who was severely depressed. 
B) Wendy,who was a Ph.D.student. 
C) Danielle,who had a short period of unconsciousness following the injury. 
D) Art,who received treatment interventions shortly after the injury. 
A) Paul,who was severely depressed. 
B) Wendy,who was a Ph.D.student. 
C) Danielle,who had a short period of unconsciousness following the injury. 
D) Art,who received treatment interventions shortly after the injury.

1-13.Someone with focal brain damage in his or her left hemisphere

1-76.After being hit on the head,Bob experienced some retrograde amnesia.Those who were there knew this because he

1-53.The first neurons to be affected in Alzheimer's disease are cells that release

1-73.The damage that might be caused to the brain by riding a violently fast roller coaster is similar to that seen with

1-37.Which of the following is the most typical example of the onset of Alzheimer's disease?

1-44.Early-onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their

What is vascular dementia?

1-57.Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following statements about the brain is true?

1-15.Damage to the lobes of the brain is most associated with memory loss; damage to the lobes of the brain is most associated with passivity or impulsiveness.

1-23.Suddenly,Lavinia is unable to remember what she was doing.She screams that bugs are crawling all over the walls.She begins to wildly swing her arms around.She can't fall asleep at night,but finally falls asleep at daylight.Lavinia most likely has

1-50.The protein called tau

1-81.Phineas Gage had a

1-69.Of the choices listed below,the most common cause of traumatic brain injury is

Your text lists nine types of impairments that are commonly found in neuropsychological disorders.List and describe five of them.

1-48.Late-onset Alzheimer's disease has been linked to a gene on chromosome

What is delirium?

1-38.The text presented a case study of a retired man who was hospitalized by his wife and son.He was typical of many patients in that

1-22.Delirium is thought to be more common in the elderly due to

1-85.Which person is least likely to have a good recovery from moderate brain injury?

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1-13.Someone with focal brain damage in his or her left hemisphere

1-76.After being hit on the head,Bob experienced some retrograde amnesia.Those who were there knew this because he

1-53.The first neurons to be affected in Alzheimer's disease are cells that release

1-73.The damage that might be caused to the brain by riding a violently fast roller coaster is similar to that seen with

1-37.Which of the following is the most typical example of the onset of Alzheimer's disease?

1-44.Early-onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their

What is vascular dementia?

1-57.Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following statements about the brain is true?

1-15.Damage to the ________ lobes of the brain is most associated with memory loss; damage to the ________ lobes of the brain is most associated with passivity or impulsiveness.

1-23.Suddenly,Lavinia is unable to remember what she was doing.She screams that bugs are crawling all over the walls.She begins to wildly swing her arms around.She can't fall asleep at night,but finally falls asleep at daylight.Lavinia most likely has

1-50.The protein called tau

1-81.Phineas Gage had a

1-69.Of the choices listed below,the most common cause of traumatic brain injury is

Your text lists nine types of impairments that are commonly found in neuropsychological disorders.List and describe five of them.

1-48.Late-onset Alzheimer's disease has been linked to a gene on chromosome

What is delirium?

1-38.The text presented a case study of a retired man who was hospitalized by his wife and son.He was typical of many patients in that

1-22.Delirium is thought to be more common in the elderly due to

1-85.Which person is least likely to have a good recovery from moderate brain injury?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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1-15.Damage to the lobes of the brain is most associated with memory loss; damage to the lobes of the brain is most associated with passivity or impulsiveness.