Exam 7: Sensory Discrimination Functions and Disorders

Instead of being relayed via the thalamus, output axons of the olfactory bulbs project directly to the olfactory cortex and parts of the limbic system.

Match each Brodmann's area of S-1 to the description of its specific role in sensation. -Area 1

Use of mismatch negativity (MMN) for testing auditory discrimination skills is preferred over other behavioral measures because ____________.

Match each concept of visual cognition with its respective definition. -Visual attention

The primary vestibular cortex is responsible for bodily functions such as postural control, balance, and coordination.

Which neural process involves activation of multiple neurons in combination and has been associated with both taste and smell discrimination?

Match each Brodmann's area of S-1 to the description of its specific role in sensation. -Area 3a

The two main functions of spatial hearing are (1) enabling a person to localize sound sources, and (2) enabling a person to separate sounds based on where he or she is located.

Match each Brodmann's area of S-1 to the description of its specific role in sensation. -Area 3b

Research shows that handwriting skills are likely to improve when therapy addresses the underlying somatosensory deficits; rote practice of the skill is not essential to performance improvement.

Hyposmia refers to the reduced ability to smell.

Proprioceptive discriminatory skills are incapable of refinement, despite practice via active engagement and functional use.

Two-point discrimination is a test used to measure which of the following constructs?

Match each concept of visual cognition with its respective definition. -Visual discrimination

Throughout development, the dorsal stream used to guide movement matures earlier than the ventral stream used for object recognition.

Otolith organs within the vestibular system are primarily responsible for which of the following?

Odor discrimination can be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT _________.

Discrimination skills can be difficult to assess in children because behavioral methods of assessing discrimination require attention and cooperation on the part of the participant.

Match each concept of visual cognition with its respective definition. -Visual construction

Match each concept of visual cognition with its respective definition. -Visual memory