Exam 13: Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence
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see Figure 13.21
-During reading,information travels from the structure numbered 3 in this illustration,which is ____________________,to the structure numbered 1,____________________,by way of the structure numbered 2,____________________.

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Wernicke's area,Broca's area,the arcuate fasciculus
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship of dyslexia to genetics?
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see Figure 13.17
-Discuss the effects of damage to the area numbered 3 in this illustration.

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Damage to the area numbered 3 in the illustration could have several effects, depending on the specific structure or function of that area. Without more context or information about the illustration, it is difficult to provide a specific answer. However, in general, damage to a specific area of the body can result in a range of effects, including loss of function, pain, impaired movement, sensory deficits, and potential complications such as infection or inflammation. It is important to consult with a medical professional for a more accurate assessment of the potential effects of damage to this specific area.
Paul Thompson and his colleagues found low correlations between the amount of gray matter in the frontal lobes and language areas of identical twins.
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Andrew underwent a Wada test prior to brain surgery.When his right hemisphere was anesthetized,he was unable to speak.How would Andrew's physicians most likely interpret this result?
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Describe the major features of dyslexia.
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Following the split brain procedure,which functions appeared to be managed primarily by the right-handed patients' right hemispheres?
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Brittany,who is right-handed,always holds her cell phone up to her left ear so she can do other things with her right hand at the same time.It is most likely that Brittany
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see Figure 13.2
-Identify the structures that are linked by each of the commissures numbered 1 through 4 in this illustration.

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Melissa's grandmother is unable to write words.It is most likely that she has
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Although now considered overly simplistic,the Wernicke-Geschwind model of language successfully predicted the
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When split-brain patients viewed the word "stand" in the left visual field,they
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The largest fiber pathway linking the two cerebral hemispheres is the
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Aitchison's ten features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?
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Summarize the language model proposed by Dronkers,Pinker,and Damasio.
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Which of the following environmental factors may influence handedness?
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A significant mutation in the FOXP2 gene associated with language abilities occurred prior to the branching of species leading to modern chimpanzees and humans.
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