Question 1

The skull x-ray:

Accepted Answer

A) obtains a two-dimensional representation of the head. 
B) is a very sensitive technique for brain imaging. 
C) obtains a three-dimensional representation of the head. 
D) requires a contrast agent. 
A) obtains a two-dimensional representation of the head. 
B) is a very sensitive technique for brain imaging. 
C) obtains a three-dimensional representation of the head. 
D) requires a contrast agent.

Question 2

A budding neuropsychologist needs to understand:

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A) current neuroimaging technology. 
B) neurological disorders and their associated cognitive deficits. 
C) the social impact any given neurological condition may have on a patient. 
D) all of these 
A) current neuroimaging technology. 
B) neurological disorders and their associated cognitive deficits. 
C) the social impact any given neurological condition may have on a patient. 
D) all of these

Question 3

In visual evoked responses (VER),electrodes are placed over:

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A) the temporal region. 
B) occipital region. 
C) frontal region. 
D) both the parietal and occipital regions. 
A) the temporal region. 
B) occipital region. 
C) frontal region. 
D) both the parietal and occipital regions.

Question 4

To identify a neuromuscular disorder or peripheral nerve damage,a physician would most likely request a(n):

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A) electroencephalography. 
B) BAER. 
C) electromyography. 
D) CT scan. 
A) electroencephalography. 
B) BAER. 
C) electromyography. 
D) CT scan.

Question 5

With auditory evoked potential:

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A) auditory clicks are presented to each ear via headphones. 
B) it is possible to diagnose a lesion in the inferior colliculus. 
C) the auditory pathways generate an electrical signal along the central auditory pathways. 
D) all of these 
A) auditory clicks are presented to each ear via headphones. 
B) it is possible to diagnose a lesion in the inferior colliculus. 
C) the auditory pathways generate an electrical signal along the central auditory pathways. 
D) all of these

Question 6

Because the radioisotope used in a PET scan is short-lived,the amount of radiation exposure the patient receives is:

Accepted Answer

A) equal to two chest X-rays. 
B) equal to a SPECT scan. 
C) equal to that of an MRI scan. 
D) equal to that emitted by BAER. 
A) equal to two chest X-rays. 
B) equal to a SPECT scan. 
C) equal to that of an MRI scan. 
D) equal to that emitted by BAER.

Question 7

MEG stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) magnetic electronic gravitron. 
B) magnetoencephalogram. 
C) magnetic electrical generator. 
D) magnetoelectrocardiogram. 
A) magnetic electronic gravitron. 
B) magnetoencephalogram. 
C) magnetic electrical generator. 
D) magnetoelectrocardiogram.

The skull x-ray:

A budding neuropsychologist needs to understand:

In visual evoked responses (VER),electrodes are placed over:

To identify a neuromuscular disorder or peripheral nerve damage,a physician would most likely request a(n):

With auditory evoked potential:

Because the radioisotope used in a PET scan is short-lived,the amount of radiation exposure the patient receives is:

MEG stands for:

A History of Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

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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Exam 2: Methods of Investigating the Brain

The skull x-ray:

A budding neuropsychologist needs to understand:

In visual evoked responses (VER),electrodes are placed over:

To identify a neuromuscular disorder or peripheral nerve damage,a physician would most likely request a(n):

With auditory evoked potential:

Because the radioisotope used in a PET scan is short-lived,the amount of radiation exposure the patient receives is:

MEG stands for:

A History of Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

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

Filters