Question 1

What are the major features of Wernicke's aphasia?

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's aphasia results from damage t

Question 2

About 95 percent of right-handed people

Accepted Answer

A)  localize language functions to the right hemisphere. 
B)  localize language functions to the left hemisphere. 
C)  localize language functions to both hemispheres. 
D)  switch back and forth between the left and right hemispheres while processing language. 
A)  localize language functions to the right hemisphere. 
B)  localize language functions to the left hemisphere. 
C)  localize language functions to both hemispheres. 
D)  switch back and forth between the left and right hemispheres while processing language.

Question 3

Damage to Broca's area,Wernicke's area,and the arcuate fasciculus is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction aphasia. 
B)  transcortical sensory aphasia. 
C)  transcortical motor aphasia. 
D)  global aphasia. 
A)  conduction aphasia. 
B)  transcortical sensory aphasia. 
C)  transcortical motor aphasia. 
D)  global aphasia.

Question 4

Learning a spoken language is different from other types of learning in that

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to learn language is closely tied to measures of intelligence. 
B)  no formal instruction is necessary. 
C)  there is no evidence for genetic influences on language learning. 
D)  simple exposure is insufficient for learning to occur. 
A)  the ability to learn language is closely tied to measures of intelligence. 
B)  no formal instruction is necessary. 
C)  there is no evidence for genetic influences on language learning. 
D)  simple exposure is insufficient for learning to occur.

Question 5

Michael damaged areas of his right hemisphere in a serious automobile accident.Which of the following types of information processing are likely to cause him problems in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical,sequential processing 
B)  emotional,intuitive processing 
C)  complex language 
D)  identifying objects in the right half of the visual field 
A)  logical,sequential processing 
B)  emotional,intuitive processing 
C)  complex language 
D)  identifying objects in the right half of the visual field

Question 6

Among the factors that might be contributing to increases in population IQs is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  better nutrition. 
B)  genetic mutations. 
C)  larger families. 
D)  reduced cultural complexity. 
A)  better nutrition. 
B)  genetic mutations. 
C)  larger families. 
D)  reduced cultural complexity.

Question 7

When split-brain patients viewed the word "stand" in the left visual field,they

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A)  remained seated,although they knew they had seen the word "stand." 
B)  remained seated and were unaware of seeing the word "stand." 
C)  stood up and said that they were carrying out the instruction they had seen. 
D)  stood up and said they needed to stretch. 
A)  remained seated,although they knew they had seen the word "stand." 
B)  remained seated and were unaware of seeing the word "stand." 
C)  stood up and said that they were carrying out the instruction they had seen. 
D)  stood up and said they needed to stretch.

Question 8

Stuttering is accompanied by abnormal activity in

Accepted Answer

A)  the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. 
B)  Broca's area. 
C)  the basal ganglia. 
D)  Wernicke's area. 
A)  the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. 
B)  Broca's area. 
C)  the basal ganglia. 
D)  Wernicke's area.

Question 9

Language and intelligence capabilities are

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A)  positively correlated. 
B)  negatively correlated. 
C)  typically positively correlated,but exceptions exist. 
D)  typically negatively correlated,but exceptions exist. 
A)  positively correlated. 
B)  negatively correlated. 
C)  typically positively correlated,but exceptions exist. 
D)  typically negatively correlated,but exceptions exist.

Question 10

Language disorders characterized by fluent speech and poor comprehension include

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction aphasia and transcortical sensory aphasia. 
B)  Wernicke's aphasia and conduction aphasia. 
C)  global aphasia and conduction aphasia. 
D)  Wernicke's aphasia and transcortical sensory aphasia. 
A)  conduction aphasia and transcortical sensory aphasia. 
B)  Wernicke's aphasia and conduction aphasia. 
C)  global aphasia and conduction aphasia. 
D)  Wernicke's aphasia and transcortical sensory aphasia.

Question 11

Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)produced savant behavior in a _________ of participants when applied to the _________ hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority;left 
B)  majority;right 
C)  minority;left 
D)  minority;right 
A)  majority;left 
B)  majority;right 
C)  minority;left 
D)  minority;right

Question 12

As a child,Michelle learned sign language at the same time she learned English because her mother signed and spoke at the same time.If Michelle has a stroke that results in Broca's aphasia,which of the following might you expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will speak English with difficulty but will be able to sign perfectly. 
B)  She will be unable to sign correctly but will be able to speak English well. 
C)  She will be able to speak English with difficulty and will also have trouble signing. 
D)  She will have no comprehension of English,but she will be able to sign well. 
A)  She will speak English with difficulty but will be able to sign perfectly. 
B)  She will be unable to sign correctly but will be able to speak English well. 
C)  She will be able to speak English with difficulty and will also have trouble signing. 
D)  She will have no comprehension of English,but she will be able to sign well.

Question 13

A possible benefit of lateralization is

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A)  the ability to manage several tasks at once. 
B)  faster communication between the two hemispheres. 
C)  "backup" in the event of brain damage. 
D)  increased diversity among a population. 
A)  the ability to manage several tasks at once. 
B)  faster communication between the two hemispheres. 
C)  "backup" in the event of brain damage. 
D)  increased diversity among a population.

Question 14

Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  large contribution of genetics to intelligence. 
B)  large improvements in IQ performance that has occurred over the last 100 years. 
C)  occurrence of savant behavior. 
D)  tendency for very bright students to excel in all subjects. 
A)  large contribution of genetics to intelligence. 
B)  large improvements in IQ performance that has occurred over the last 100 years. 
C)  occurrence of savant behavior. 
D)  tendency for very bright students to excel in all subjects.

Question 15

The fiber pathway connecting the two thalamic nuclei in animals and some people is the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior commissure. 
B)  massa intermedia. 
C)  corpus callosum. 
D)  hippocampal commissure. 
A)  anterior commissure. 
B)  massa intermedia. 
C)  corpus callosum. 
D)  hippocampal commissure.

Question 16

Although the split-brain patients studied by Sperry and Gazzaniga were all right-handed,they showed superior performance when using the left hand to

Accepted Answer

A)  draw a three-dimensional figure. 
B)  copy words they saw. 
C)  copy words they heard. 
D)  identify objects by touch. 
A)  draw a three-dimensional figure. 
B)  copy words they saw. 
C)  copy words they heard. 
D)  identify objects by touch.

Question 17

Individuals with mild mental retardation can learn

Accepted Answer

A)  no academic subjects. 
B)  academic subjects up to about the 2nd grade level. 
C)  academic subjects up to about the 6th grade level. 
D)  academic subjects up through the high school level,but need additional time and support in order to do so. 
A)  no academic subjects. 
B)  academic subjects up to about the 2nd grade level. 
C)  academic subjects up to about the 6th grade level. 
D)  academic subjects up through the high school level,but need additional time and support in order to do so.

Question 18

Language disabilities are:

Accepted Answer

A)  more common among males than females. 
B)  more common among females than males. 
C)  about equally common among females and males. 
D)  more common among right-handed males than right-handed females,but about the same for both males and females who are left-handed. 
A)  more common among males than females. 
B)  more common among females than males. 
C)  about equally common among females and males. 
D)  more common among right-handed males than right-handed females,but about the same for both males and females who are left-handed.

Question 19

The structures in this illustration were severed in the classic split brain procedures used by Joseph Bogen.They are number 1,____________________,number 2,____________________,number 3,____________________,and number 4,____________________.

Accepted Answer

Anterior commissure,

Question 20

Dyslexia is strongly influenced by genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the major features of Wernicke's aphasia?

About 95 percent of right-handed people

Damage to Broca's area,Wernicke's area,and the arcuate fasciculus is known as

Learning a spoken language is different from other types of learning in that

Michael damaged areas of his right hemisphere in a serious automobile accident.Which of the following types of information processing are likely to cause him problems in the future?

Among the factors that might be contributing to increases in population IQs is (are)

When split-brain patients viewed the word "stand" in the left visual field,they

Stuttering is accompanied by abnormal activity in

Language and intelligence capabilities are

Language disorders characterized by fluent speech and poor comprehension include

Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)produced savant behavior in a _ of participants when applied to the _ hemisphere.

As a child,Michelle learned sign language at the same time she learned English because her mother signed and spoke at the same time.If Michelle has a stroke that results in Broca's aphasia,which of the following might you expect?

A possible benefit of lateralization is

Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the

The fiber pathway connecting the two thalamic nuclei in animals and some people is the

Although the split-brain patients studied by Sperry and Gazzaniga were all right-handed,they showed superior performance when using the left hand to

Individuals with mild mental retardation can learn

Language disabilities are:

The structures in this illustration were severed in the classic split brain procedures used by Joseph Bogen.They are number 1,,number 2,,number 3,,and number 4,.

Dyslexia is strongly influenced by genetics.

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 13: Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

What are the major features of Wernicke's aphasia?

About 95 percent of right-handed people

Damage to Broca's area,Wernicke's area,and the arcuate fasciculus is known as

Learning a spoken language is different from other types of learning in that

Michael damaged areas of his right hemisphere in a serious automobile accident.Which of the following types of information processing are likely to cause him problems in the future?

Among the factors that might be contributing to increases in population IQs is (are)

When split-brain patients viewed the word "stand" in the left visual field,they

Stuttering is accompanied by abnormal activity in

Language and intelligence capabilities are

Language disorders characterized by fluent speech and poor comprehension include

Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)produced savant behavior in a _________ of participants when applied to the _________ hemisphere.

As a child,Michelle learned sign language at the same time she learned English because her mother signed and spoke at the same time.If Michelle has a stroke that results in Broca's aphasia,which of the following might you expect?

A possible benefit of lateralization is

Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the

The fiber pathway connecting the two thalamic nuclei in animals and some people is the

Although the split-brain patients studied by Sperry and Gazzaniga were all right-handed,they showed superior performance when using the left hand to

Individuals with mild mental retardation can learn

Language disabilities are:

The structures in this illustration were severed in the classic split brain procedures used by Joseph Bogen.They are number 1,____________________,number 2,____________________,number 3,____________________,and number 4,____________________.

Dyslexia is strongly influenced by genetics.

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)produced savant behavior in a _ of participants when applied to the _ hemisphere.

The structures in this illustration were severed in the classic split brain procedures used by Joseph Bogen.They are number 1,,number 2,,number 3,,and number 4,.