Question 1

Joseph LeDoux's theory of emotional processing indicates that ____ is necessary for the labeling of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) the cortex 
B) the limbic system 
C) an average to above-average verbal IQ 
D) speech production 
A) the cortex 
B) the limbic system 
C) an average to above-average verbal IQ 
D) speech production A

Question 2

Recently,Mirsky's attentional model was extended to include a fifth component termed:

Accepted Answer

A) stable. 
B) focus. 
C) alternate. 
D) divide. 
A) stable. 
B) focus. 
C) alternate. 
D) divide. A

Question 3

It is hypothesized that the amygdala enhances the consolidating processes of the hippocampus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

____________________ refers to a general level of alertness or arousal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to a general level of...

Question 5

Retrograde amnesia is:

Accepted Answer

A) the inability to learn new information following a neurological trauma. 
B) the inability to recall information learned prior to a neurological trauma. 
C) the inability to learn new information and recall information prior to a neurological trauma. 
D) none of these 
A) the inability to learn new information following a neurological trauma. 
B) the inability to recall information learned prior to a neurological trauma. 
C) the inability to learn new information and recall information prior to a neurological trauma. 
D) none of these

Question 6

Frontal lobe injury is most likely to result in:

Accepted Answer

A) memory deficits. 
B) language impairment. 
C) difficulties solving problems. 
D) sensory-perceptual deficits. 
A) memory deficits. 
B) language impairment. 
C) difficulties solving problems. 
D) sensory-perceptual deficits.

Question 7

In the case of N.A.an injury was sustained to the left dorsomedial nucleus of the thalamus,which resulted in:

Accepted Answer

A) severe retrograde and anterograde amnesia. 
B) severe anterograde amnesia. 
C) severe retrograde amnesia. 
D) complete loss of memory. 
A) severe retrograde and anterograde amnesia. 
B) severe anterograde amnesia. 
C) severe retrograde amnesia. 
D) complete loss of memory.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a basal forebrain structure implicated in declarative memory?

Accepted Answer

A) nucleus basalis of Meynert 
B) Broca's area 
C) substantia innominata 
D) medial septal nucleus 
A) nucleus basalis of Meynert 
B) Broca's area 
C) substantia innominata 
D) medial septal nucleus

Question 9

The limbic system and other subcortical structures control the spontaneous smile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The development of object permanence indicates that ____ abilities are emerging.

Accepted Answer

A) abstract thinking 
B) mental flexibility 
C) autobiographical memory 
D) working memory 
A) abstract thinking 
B) mental flexibility 
C) autobiographical memory 
D) working memory

Question 11

Emotional processing is subject to individual cultural and gender differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The cerebellum has been implicated in ____________________ learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cerebellum has been implicated in ____________________...

Question 13

Overt disorientation refers to a spatial engagement of attention to a target area before the eyes are directed to move.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A child develops the ability to inhibit a response that is primed for release between ____ months.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 3 
B) 4 to 5 
C) 6 to 7 
D) 8 to 12 
A) 1 to 3 
B) 4 to 5 
C) 6 to 7 
D) 8 to 12

Question 15

Executive functions such as working memory,cognitive flexibility,and planning and organization are supported by the ____________________ circuit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Executive functions such as working memory,cognitive flexibility,and...

Question 16

The temporal organization of behavior is supported primarily by the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The anterior cingulate is involved in processing when:

Accepted Answer

A) competing responses vie for release. 
B) an error occurs in performance. 
C) a presented task is difficult,novel,complex or ambiguous. 
D) all of these 
A) competing responses vie for release. 
B) an error occurs in performance. 
C) a presented task is difficult,novel,complex or ambiguous. 
D) all of these

Question 18

Implicit memories are:

Accepted Answer

A) reflected by conscious awareness of requirements to complete a specific skill. 
B) synonymous with semantic memories. 
C) influenced by prior experience without conscious awareness. 
D) always preceded by implicit priming. 
A) reflected by conscious awareness of requirements to complete a specific skill. 
B) synonymous with semantic memories. 
C) influenced by prior experience without conscious awareness. 
D) always preceded by implicit priming.

Question 19

Lesions of neural structures and circuitry supporting spatial attention can result in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lesions of neural structures and circuitry supporting...

Question 20

Within the posterior parietal lobe attentional system,the superior colliculus is believed to:

Accepted Answer

A) direct the eyes from one position to another. 
B) mediate conscious attention to spatial targets. 
C) filter sensory information for processing. 
D) none of these 
A) direct the eyes from one position to another. 
B) mediate conscious attention to spatial targets. 
C) filter sensory information for processing. 
D) none of these

Joseph LeDoux's theory of emotional processing indicates that ____ is necessary for the labeling of emotions.

Recently,Mirsky's attentional model was extended to include a fifth component termed:

It is hypothesized that the amygdala enhances the consolidating processes of the hippocampus.

____________________ refers to a general level of alertness or arousal.

Retrograde amnesia is:

Frontal lobe injury is most likely to result in:

In the case of N.A.an injury was sustained to the left dorsomedial nucleus of the thalamus,which resulted in:

Which of the following is not a basal forebrain structure implicated in declarative memory?

The limbic system and other subcortical structures control the spontaneous smile.

The development of object permanence indicates that ____ abilities are emerging.

Emotional processing is subject to individual cultural and gender differences.

The cerebellum has been implicated in ____________________ learning.

Overt disorientation refers to a spatial engagement of attention to a target area before the eyes are directed to move.

A child develops the ability to inhibit a response that is primed for release between ____ months.

Executive functions such as working memory,cognitive flexibility,and planning and organization are supported by the ____________________ circuit.

The temporal organization of behavior is supported primarily by the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

The anterior cingulate is involved in processing when:

Implicit memories are:

Lesions of neural structures and circuitry supporting spatial attention can result in ____________________.

Within the posterior parietal lobe attentional system,the superior colliculus is believed to:

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Exam 9: Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Joseph LeDoux's theory of emotional processing indicates that ____ is necessary for the labeling of emotions.

Recently,Mirsky's attentional model was extended to include a fifth component termed:

It is hypothesized that the amygdala enhances the consolidating processes of the hippocampus.

____________________ refers to a general level of alertness or arousal.

Retrograde amnesia is:

Frontal lobe injury is most likely to result in:

In the case of N.A.an injury was sustained to the left dorsomedial nucleus of the thalamus,which resulted in:

Which of the following is not a basal forebrain structure implicated in declarative memory?

The limbic system and other subcortical structures control the spontaneous smile.

The development of object permanence indicates that ____ abilities are emerging.

Emotional processing is subject to individual cultural and gender differences.

The cerebellum has been implicated in ____________________ learning.

Overt disorientation refers to a spatial engagement of attention to a target area before the eyes are directed to move.

A child develops the ability to inhibit a response that is primed for release between ____ months.

Executive functions such as working memory,cognitive flexibility,and planning and organization are supported by the ____________________ circuit.

The temporal organization of behavior is supported primarily by the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

The anterior cingulate is involved in processing when:

Implicit memories are:

Lesions of neural structures and circuitry supporting spatial attention can result in ____________________.

Within the posterior parietal lobe attentional system,the superior colliculus is believed to:

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

Alterations of Consciousness

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