Question 1

Tactile defensiveness is synonymous with poor tactile discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Evidence points to the limbic system as playing a role in the modulation of behavior resulting from environmental input that is perceived to be threatening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sensory modulation disorders (SMDs) are always found in conjunction with primary disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The limbic system includes which combination of structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Basal ganglia, amygdala, substantia nigra, hypothalamus 
B) Fornix, corpus callosum, hippocampus, thalamus, pineal gland 
C) Amygdala, hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, septum, fornix, mammillary bodies 
D) Pons, medulla oblongata, midbrain, inferior colliculus 
A) Basal ganglia, amygdala, substantia nigra, hypothalamus 
B) Fornix, corpus callosum, hippocampus, thalamus, pineal gland 
C) Amygdala, hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, septum, fornix, mammillary bodies 
D) Pons, medulla oblongata, midbrain, inferior colliculus

Question 5

Which sensory processing pattern, as outlined in Dunn's model, is correctly described below?

Accepted Answer

A) Registration/Bystander: Low neurological threshold, passive self-regulation (respond less to available sensation, missing aspects of sensory input, require a lot of input to "get going") 
B) Sensitivity/Sensor: High neurological threshold, passive self-regulation (driven to obtain sensation in greater intensity, frequency, or duration than that routinely available) 
C) Seeking/Seeker: High neurological threshold, active self-regulation 
D) Avoiding/Avoider: Low neurological threshold, passive self-regulation 
A) Registration/Bystander: Low neurological threshold, passive self-regulation (respond less to available sensation, missing aspects of sensory input, require a lot of input to "get going") 
B) Sensitivity/Sensor: High neurological threshold, passive self-regulation (driven to obtain sensation in greater intensity, frequency, or duration than that routinely available) 
C) Seeking/Seeker: High neurological threshold, active self-regulation 
D) Avoiding/Avoider: Low neurological threshold, passive self-regulation

Question 6

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure-Hippocampus

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms 
A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms

Question 7

Evidence suggests that deep pressure input may modulate transmission of pain signals to the central nervous system (CNS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Children with typical sensory modulation abilities may engage in sensation seeking behaviors (e.g., repeating movement pattern several times).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following patterns of stress responsivity is NOT associated with sensory over-responsivity?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HP
A) activity with increased cortisol release 
B) Heightened sympathetic nervous system (SNS)activity associated with fight, flight, or flee behaviors 
C) Heightened parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)activity increasing blood flow to the gut 
D) Central release of norepinephrine (N
E) supporting focused attention and increased vigilance 
A) Elevated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HP
A) activity with increased cortisol release 
B) Heightened sympathetic nervous system (SNS)activity associated with fight, flight, or flee behaviors 
C) Heightened parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)activity increasing blood flow to the gut 
D) Central release of norepinephrine (N
E) supporting focused attention and increased vigilance

Question 10

Which of the following patterns of sensory modulation disorder (SMD) has been associated with a decreased ability to establish or maintain intimate relationships in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) Tactile defensiveness 
B) Aversive responses to vestibular or proprioceptive stimulation 
C) Gravitational insecurity 
D) Taste or smell sensitivity 
A) Tactile defensiveness 
B) Aversive responses to vestibular or proprioceptive stimulation 
C) Gravitational insecurity 
D) Taste or smell sensitivity

Question 11

The cingulate gyrus is primarily responsible for cortical activation or arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Aversive responses to movement are always observed during movement or immediately after movement ceases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure-Hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms 
A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms

Question 14

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure-Septal region

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms 
A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms

Question 15

Anxiety has been strongly linked with sensory under-responsivity in research with children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When the body's anxiety system is activated, avoidance behaviors frequently occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Dunn's conceptual model, which is the most appropriate term to describe a person who requires significant input to get going and who responds less than others to available sensation?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoider 
B) Bystander 
C) Sensor 
D) Seeker 
A) Avoider 
B) Bystander 
C) Sensor 
D) Seeker

Question 18

An individual's environments contribute to how one modulates behavior through the use of sensation; thus, sensory modulation is unique to each person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Royeen and Lane proposed that the limbic system's involvement with sensory modulation provides explanations for all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Difficulties with praxis because of an underdeveloped body scheme 
B) The presence of defensiveness or dormancy across sensory systems 
C) Extreme shifts or inconsistencies in responsivity that are observed in an individual 
D) Emotional or social difficulties often accompanying tactile and sensory defensiveness 
A) Difficulties with praxis because of an underdeveloped body scheme 
B) The presence of defensiveness or dormancy across sensory systems 
C) Extreme shifts or inconsistencies in responsivity that are observed in an individual 
D) Emotional or social difficulties often accompanying tactile and sensory defensiveness

Question 20

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure-Cingulate gyrus

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms 
A) Function-Plays a role in attending to and interacting with stimulus in the environment 
B) Function-Complex structure with numerous connections that may play a role in attaching emotion or meaning to sensory input 
C) Function-Plays a role in fear conditioning and emotion recognition; activation is linked with increased vigilance and attention 
D) Function-Linked with spatial mapping and memory, especially memory consolidation 
E) Function-Integrates information from the cortex with input from the spinal cord and brainstem; the control center for autonomic nervous system (ANS)mechanisms

Exam 6: Sensory Modulation Functions and Disorders

Tactile defensiveness is synonymous with poor tactile discrimination.

Evidence points to the limbic system as playing a role in the modulation of behavior resulting from environmental input that is perceived to be threatening.

Sensory modulation disorders (SMDs) are always found in conjunction with primary disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The limbic system includes which combination of structures?

Which sensory processing pattern, as outlined in Dunn's model, is correctly described below?

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure-Hippocampus

Evidence suggests that deep pressure input may modulate transmission of pain signals to the central nervous system (CNS).

Children with typical sensory modulation abilities may engage in sensation seeking behaviors (e.g., repeating movement pattern several times).

Which of the following patterns of stress responsivity is NOT associated with sensory over-responsivity?

Which of the following patterns of sensory modulation disorder (SMD) has been associated with a decreased ability to establish or maintain intimate relationships in adulthood?

The cingulate gyrus is primarily responsible for cortical activation or arousal.

Aversive responses to movement are always observed during movement or immediately after movement ceases.

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure-Hypothalamus

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure-Septal region

Anxiety has been strongly linked with sensory under-responsivity in research with children.

When the body's anxiety system is activated, avoidance behaviors frequently occur.

According to Dunn's conceptual model, which is the most appropriate term to describe a person who requires significant input to get going and who responds less than others to available sensation?

An individual's environments contribute to how one modulates behavior through the use of sensation; thus, sensory modulation is unique to each person.

Royeen and Lane proposed that the limbic system's involvement with sensory modulation provides explanations for all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure-Cingulate gyrus

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