Question 1

Neuropsychology can be defined as the study of brain/behavior relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Much of Jackson's alternative theory of brain function stemmed from his work with which neurological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple sclerosis 
B) epilepsy 
C) Alzheimer's disease 
D) Parkinson's disease 
A) multiple sclerosis 
B) epilepsy 
C) Alzheimer's disease 
D) Parkinson's disease

Question 3

The last three decades have been characterized by what developments in the field of neuropsychology?

Accepted Answer

A) formation of professional organizations for neuropsychologists 
B) founding of many different journals in the field of neuropsychology 
C) increase in the recognition of neuropsychology as a field of psychology 
D) all of these 
A) formation of professional organizations for neuropsychologists 
B) founding of many different journals in the field of neuropsychology 
C) increase in the recognition of neuropsychology as a field of psychology 
D) all of these

Question 4

According to Alexander Luria,following brain trauma,what is likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Neurons will continue to die and the individual will become more impaired. 
B) An alternative functional system may be able to compensate for some or all of the impairment. 
C) The entire functional system,which included the damaged tissue,will fail. 
D) New neurons will grow. 
A) Neurons will continue to die and the individual will become more impaired. 
B) An alternative functional system may be able to compensate for some or all of the impairment. 
C) The entire functional system,which included the damaged tissue,will fail. 
D) New neurons will grow.

Question 5

Wernicke localized comprehension of speech to the temporal lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n)____________________ is a researcher who studies the molecular nature of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a researcher who studies the...

Question 7

Alexander Luria's work supports the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A) localization. 
B) equipotentiality. 
C) pluripotentiality. 
D) materialism. 
A) localization. 
B) equipotentiality. 
C) pluripotentiality. 
D) materialism.

Question 8

The first awareness of specific brain-behavior relationships surfaced with the:

Accepted Answer

A) German philosophers. 
B) localizationists. 
C) Ancient Peruvian surgeons. 
D) Classical Greek philosophers. 
A) German philosophers. 
B) localizationists. 
C) Ancient Peruvian surgeons. 
D) Classical Greek philosophers.

Question 9

A psychologist who studies the relationship between brain functions and behavior is better known as a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A psychologist who studies the relationship between...

Question 10

Ward Halstead is attributed with:

Accepted Answer

A) founding the first neuropsychology laboratory. 
B) development of an objective means of assessing brain function. 
C) development of the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery. 
D) all of these 
A) founding the first neuropsychology laboratory. 
B) development of an objective means of assessing brain function. 
C) development of the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery. 
D) all of these

Question 11

The "Organ of the Soul" is connected to your inner ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Broca's landmark contribution to science was his work understanding the origins of anosognosia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Karl Lashley believed that:

Accepted Answer

A) each part of the brain has more than one function. 
B) each part of the brain has exactly three functions. 
C) each part of the brain has one function. 
D) over half of neuroanatomical structures have no functions. 
A) each part of the brain has more than one function. 
B) each part of the brain has exactly three functions. 
C) each part of the brain has one function. 
D) over half of neuroanatomical structures have no functions.

Question 14

According to Rene Descartes,mental processes originated from the:

Accepted Answer

A) pineal gland. 
B) cerebral ventricles. 
C) heart. 
D) pituitary gland. 
A) pineal gland. 
B) cerebral ventricles. 
C) heart. 
D) pituitary gland.

Question 15

Walter Freeman was instrumental in the proliferation of the surgical technique known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Walter Freeman was instrumental in the proliferation...

Question 16

Pierre Marie challenged Broca's findings after he examined "Tan's" brain and found ____________________ damage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pierre Marie challenged Broca's findings after he...

Question 17

The ventricular localization hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

A) suggested that the ventricles represent the location of spiritual and mental events. 
B) was originally put forth by Leonardo da Vinci. 
C) suggested that cerebrospinal fluid is produced primarily in the lateral ventricles. 
D) was an accurate representation of ventricular functioning that later became known as the cell doctrine. 
A) suggested that the ventricles represent the location of spiritual and mental events. 
B) was originally put forth by Leonardo da Vinci. 
C) suggested that cerebrospinal fluid is produced primarily in the lateral ventricles. 
D) was an accurate representation of ventricular functioning that later became known as the cell doctrine.

Question 18

Trephination may have been performed in ancient times as a magical form of healing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The early history of neuropsychology was shaped by which two principles?

Accepted Answer

A) materialism and phrenology 
B) localization and equipotentiation 
C) vitalism and materialism 
D) holism and vitalism 
A) materialism and phrenology 
B) localization and equipotentiation 
C) vitalism and materialism 
D) holism and vitalism

Question 20

Brain cells are also termed ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brain cells are also termed ____________________....

Neuropsychology can be defined as the study of brain/behavior relationships.

Much of Jackson's alternative theory of brain function stemmed from his work with which neurological disorder?

The last three decades have been characterized by what developments in the field of neuropsychology?

According to Alexander Luria,following brain trauma,what is likely to occur?

Wernicke localized comprehension of speech to the temporal lobe.

A(n)____________________ is a researcher who studies the molecular nature of the nervous system.

Alexander Luria's work supports the theory of:

The first awareness of specific brain-behavior relationships surfaced with the:

A psychologist who studies the relationship between brain functions and behavior is better known as a(n)____________________.

Ward Halstead is attributed with:

The "Organ of the Soul" is connected to your inner ear.

Broca's landmark contribution to science was his work understanding the origins of anosognosia.

Karl Lashley believed that:

According to Rene Descartes,mental processes originated from the:

Walter Freeman was instrumental in the proliferation of the surgical technique known as ____________________.

Pierre Marie challenged Broca's findings after he examined "Tan's" brain and found ____________________ damage.

The ventricular localization hypothesis:

Trephination may have been performed in ancient times as a magical form of healing.

The early history of neuropsychology was shaped by which two principles?

Brain cells are also termed ____________________.

Methods of Investigating the Brain

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 1: A History of Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology can be defined as the study of brain/behavior relationships.

Much of Jackson's alternative theory of brain function stemmed from his work with which neurological disorder?

The last three decades have been characterized by what developments in the field of neuropsychology?

According to Alexander Luria,following brain trauma,what is likely to occur?

Wernicke localized comprehension of speech to the temporal lobe.

A(n)____________________ is a researcher who studies the molecular nature of the nervous system.

Alexander Luria's work supports the theory of:

The first awareness of specific brain-behavior relationships surfaced with the:

A psychologist who studies the relationship between brain functions and behavior is better known as a(n)____________________.

Ward Halstead is attributed with:

The "Organ of the Soul" is connected to your inner ear.

Broca's landmark contribution to science was his work understanding the origins of anosognosia.

Karl Lashley believed that:

According to Rene Descartes,mental processes originated from the:

Walter Freeman was instrumental in the proliferation of the surgical technique known as ____________________.

Pierre Marie challenged Broca's findings after he examined "Tan's" brain and found ____________________ damage.

The ventricular localization hypothesis:

Trephination may have been performed in ancient times as a magical form of healing.

The early history of neuropsychology was shaped by which two principles?

Brain cells are also termed ____________________.

Methods of Investigating the Brain

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