Exam 6: Neural and Brain Development

Cheyanna was born with PKU (phenylketonuria). According to recent research, which of the following deficits are most likely to be observed in her cognitive functioning?

Which of the following is a technique used to measure spontaneous electrical activity in groups of neurons across the brain via electrodes placed on the scalp?

Candice has suffered traumatic brain injury and since her accident, she has difficulty storing information in her long-term memory. Which lobe is most likely affected?

In which lobe are the dorsal and ventral pathways located?

Which of the following describes the process in which part of the ectoderm begins to pinch inward?

Which of the following structures includes the corpus callosum?

What are the three main categories of neuroimaging techniques and what distinguishes them from each other?

Enzo has difficulty recognizing emotions and planning his behaviour with his peers accordingly. It is most likely that there is damage to which part of his brain?

What is meant by brain plasticity and how does it impact brain development?

Recent research has shown that the brains of autistic children show patterns displaying disrupted ____________.

Recent research using the NIRS technique has found that 6 ½ month old infants exhibit, in a manner very similar to that of adults, greater activity in the _______ cortex when objects' features differ than when their spatial information differ.

Which of the following indicates the sequence of steps in neurulation?

Sheldon was raised in a typical family and was stimulated properly, following the typical child development sequences. For example, the development of his visual acuity was properly nourished and he has good vision. This is an example of _____________.

Why is brain lateralization important and what does it entail?

Kylie's mom drank alcohol on a daily basis while she was pregnant. It is likely that Kylie suffers from which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following most accurately describes the part of the neuron that receives activity from nearby cells and conducts activity to the cell body?

Which of the following statements is true?

The _________ technique can differentiate between grey and white matter.

In recent research by Diamond and colleagues, the results show that lesions to the prefrontal cortex _______________.