Question 1

Animal research with Rhesus monkeys demonstrates all of the following EXCEPT ____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Prenatal and some early postnatal environmental factors influence the development of sensory modulation challenges. 
B) Prenatal alcohol and prenatal stress exposure have a negative impact on the development of tactile modulation. 
C) Environmental influences may interact with genetic expression to impact behaviors associated with sensory modulation disorder. 
D) Alterations in the serotonin and dopamine systems should be ruled out as factors influencing the processing of sensory input. 
A) Prenatal and some early postnatal environmental factors influence the development of sensory modulation challenges. 
B) Prenatal alcohol and prenatal stress exposure have a negative impact on the development of tactile modulation. 
C) Environmental influences may interact with genetic expression to impact behaviors associated with sensory modulation disorder. 
D) Alterations in the serotonin and dopamine systems should be ruled out as factors influencing the processing of sensory input. D

Question 2

Which of the following is a structured, controlled research paradigm used to measure physiological responses to sensory stimuli from various sensory systems over multiple trials?

Accepted Answer

A) The Sensory Profile activity 
B) The Sensory Challenge Protocol (SCP) 
C) The Space Odyssey scenario 
D) Astronaut Training 
A) The Sensory Profile activity 
B) The Sensory Challenge Protocol (SCP) 
C) The Space Odyssey scenario 
D) Astronaut Training B

Question 3

Which signs of neuroplasticity and positive changes in brain function and structures have been shown in response to applications of sensory input?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased dendritic branching of neurons, particularly in the occipital cortex 
B) Increased growth of white matter in the motor cortex 
C) Pruning of mirror neurons in the region of the cerebellum 
D) More or higher levels of sensory gating found in children with sensory modulation problems as opposed to typical children, as measured by EEG 
A) Increased dendritic branching of neurons, particularly in the occipital cortex 
B) Increased growth of white matter in the motor cortex 
C) Pruning of mirror neurons in the region of the cerebellum 
D) More or higher levels of sensory gating found in children with sensory modulation problems as opposed to typical children, as measured by EEG A

Question 4

Which of the following kinds of technology is particularly useful for determining which brain regions might be working together in response to sensory events and how they are functionally connected?

Accepted Answer

A) Magnetoencephalography (MEG imaging) 
B) Evoked response potential (ERPs) 
C) Positron emission tomography (PET scans) 
D) Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RS
A) or vagal tone 
A) Magnetoencephalography (MEG imaging) 
B) Evoked response potential (ERPs) 
C) Positron emission tomography (PET scans) 
D) Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RS
A) or vagal tone

Question 5

Davies and colleagues (2009, 2011) were able to discriminate children with sensory modulation disorder (SMD) from typical children by examining responses to different intensities of auditory input using ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A) CT scan 
B) A behavior checklist and heart rate 
C) Evoked response potentials (ERPs) 
D) Levels of salivary cortisol 
A) CT scan 
B) A behavior checklist and heart rate 
C) Evoked response potentials (ERPs) 
D) Levels of salivary cortisol

Question 6

Research showing and making important links between the processing of sensory input, brain functioning, and behavior have been useful for ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) Supporting the use of occupation-based play activities in treatment 
B) Supporting the idea of sensorimotor-based neuroplasticity in basic science research 
C) Supporting the use of parent report measures in assessment of sensory processing abilities 
D) Showing the effectiveness of sensory integration (SI)interventions in school-based practice 
A) Supporting the use of occupation-based play activities in treatment 
B) Supporting the idea of sensorimotor-based neuroplasticity in basic science research 
C) Supporting the use of parent report measures in assessment of sensory processing abilities 
D) Showing the effectiveness of sensory integration (SI)interventions in school-based practice

Question 7

Measures of the parasympathetic nervous system can be used to determine how well a person can self-regulate and calm after an exciting or stressful event and have been used in studying capacities related to sensory modulation. Examples of such measures include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Electro-dermal response and blood pressure 
B) Evoked response potential (ERP)and electroencephalogram (EEG) 
C) Heart rate variability, respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RS
A) , and vagal tone 
D) Muscle tone and range of motion testing 
A) Electro-dermal response and blood pressure 
B) Evoked response potential (ERP)and electroencephalogram (EEG) 
C) Heart rate variability, respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RS
A) , and vagal tone 
D) Muscle tone and range of motion testing

Question 8

Advances in basic research studying the brain mechanisms involved in sensory processing disorders (SPD) suggest which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Advances in brain research do not play a role in helping to define SPD as its own diagnostic condition. 
B) CT scans are the most effective radiographic technique for seeing the brain abnormalities characteristic of children with SPD. 
C) There is no evidence suggesting that the brain mechanisms of children with SPD function any differently than those of children without SPD. 
D) The brains of children with SPD are wired differently; in some children, responses are less inhibited, whereas in others, brain areas are not communicating efficiently or performing optimally. 
A) Advances in brain research do not play a role in helping to define SPD as its own diagnostic condition. 
B) CT scans are the most effective radiographic technique for seeing the brain abnormalities characteristic of children with SPD. 
C) There is no evidence suggesting that the brain mechanisms of children with SPD function any differently than those of children without SPD. 
D) The brains of children with SPD are wired differently; in some children, responses are less inhibited, whereas in others, brain areas are not communicating efficiently or performing optimally.

Question 9

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory over-responsivity have been shown to ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Have sympathetic nervous system (NS)over-activity 
B) Have sympathetic NS under-responsivity 
C) Have excessive sensory seeking behavior 
D) Have surprisingly excellent parasympathetic NS functioning 
A) Have sympathetic nervous system (NS)over-activity 
B) Have sympathetic NS under-responsivity 
C) Have excessive sensory seeking behavior 
D) Have surprisingly excellent parasympathetic NS functioning

Animal research with Rhesus monkeys demonstrates all of the following EXCEPT ____________________________________.

Which of the following is a structured, controlled research paradigm used to measure physiological responses to sensory stimuli from various sensory systems over multiple trials?

Which signs of neuroplasticity and positive changes in brain function and structures have been shown in response to applications of sensory input?

Which of the following kinds of technology is particularly useful for determining which brain regions might be working together in response to sensory events and how they are functionally connected?

Davies and colleagues (2009, 2011) were able to discriminate children with sensory modulation disorder (SMD) from typical children by examining responses to different intensities of auditory input using ___________________.

Research showing and making important links between the processing of sensory input, brain functioning, and behavior have been useful for ______________.

Measures of the parasympathetic nervous system can be used to determine how well a person can self-regulate and calm after an exciting or stressful event and have been used in studying capacities related to sensory modulation. Examples of such measures include ____________.

Advances in basic research studying the brain mechanisms involved in sensory processing disorders (SPD) suggest which of the following is TRUE?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory over-responsivity have been shown to ___________________________.

Sensory Integration: a Jean Ayres Theory Revisited

Sensory Integration in Everyday Life

Composing a Theory: an Historical Perspective

Structure and Function of the Sensory Systems

Praxis and Dyspraxia

Sensory Modulation Functions and Disorders

Sensory Discrimination Functions and Disorders

Assessment of Sensory Integration Functions Using the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests

Using Clinical Observations Within the Evaluation Process

Assessing Sensory Integrative Dysfunction Without the Sipt

Interpreting and Explaining Evaluation Data

The Art of Therapy

The Science of Intervention: Creating Direct Intervention From Theory

Distilling Sensory Integration Theory for Use: Making Sense of the Complexity

Advances in Sensory Integration Research: Clinically Based Research

Using Sensory Integration Theory in Coaching

Complementary Programs for Intervention

Application of Sensory Integration With Specific Populations

Planning and Implementing Intervention Using Sensory Integration Theory

Planning and Implementing Intervention: A Case Example of a Child With Autism

Viewing Intervention Through Different Lenses

Is Sensory Integration Effective a Complicated Question to End the Book

Filters

Exam 16: Advances in Sensory Integration Research: Basic Science Research

Animal research with Rhesus monkeys demonstrates all of the following EXCEPT ____________________________________.

Which of the following is a structured, controlled research paradigm used to measure physiological responses to sensory stimuli from various sensory systems over multiple trials?

Which signs of neuroplasticity and positive changes in brain function and structures have been shown in response to applications of sensory input?

Which of the following kinds of technology is particularly useful for determining which brain regions might be working together in response to sensory events and how they are functionally connected?

Davies and colleagues (2009, 2011) were able to discriminate children with sensory modulation disorder (SMD) from typical children by examining responses to different intensities of auditory input using ___________________.

Research showing and making important links between the processing of sensory input, brain functioning, and behavior have been useful for ______________.

Measures of the parasympathetic nervous system can be used to determine how well a person can self-regulate and calm after an exciting or stressful event and have been used in studying capacities related to sensory modulation. Examples of such measures include ____________.

Advances in basic research studying the brain mechanisms involved in sensory processing disorders (SPD) suggest which of the following is TRUE?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory over-responsivity have been shown to ___________________________.

Sensory Integration: a Jean Ayres Theory Revisited

Sensory Integration in Everyday Life

Composing a Theory: an Historical Perspective

Structure and Function of the Sensory Systems

Praxis and Dyspraxia

Sensory Modulation Functions and Disorders

Sensory Discrimination Functions and Disorders

Assessment of Sensory Integration Functions Using the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests

Using Clinical Observations Within the Evaluation Process

Assessing Sensory Integrative Dysfunction Without the Sipt

Interpreting and Explaining Evaluation Data

The Art of Therapy

The Science of Intervention: Creating Direct Intervention From Theory

Distilling Sensory Integration Theory for Use: Making Sense of the Complexity

Advances in Sensory Integration Research: Clinically Based Research

Using Sensory Integration Theory in Coaching

Complementary Programs for Intervention

Application of Sensory Integration With Specific Populations

Planning and Implementing Intervention Using Sensory Integration Theory

Planning and Implementing Intervention: A Case Example of a Child With Autism

Viewing Intervention Through Different Lenses

Is Sensory Integration Effective a Complicated Question to End the Book

Filters