Question 1

Meta-analyses of gender differences suggest that males and females are

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A)  slightly different in structural symmetry,but do not show differences in handedness and language lateralization. 
B)  slightly different in handedness,but do not show differences in language lateralization and structural symmetry. 
C)  very different in language lateralization and handedness,but not in structural symmetry. 
D)  very different in language lateralization,handedness,and structural symmetry. 
A)  slightly different in structural symmetry,but do not show differences in handedness and language lateralization. 
B)  slightly different in handedness,but do not show differences in language lateralization and structural symmetry. 
C)  very different in language lateralization and handedness,but not in structural symmetry. 
D)  very different in language lateralization,handedness,and structural symmetry.

Question 2

Some scientists have argued that the heritability of intelligence is as high as 60 to 80 percent.How should we interpret such numbers?

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This means that between 60 and 80 percen

Question 3

Split-brain operations

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A)  were not successful in treating epilepsy. 
B)  improved the frequency of seizures,but not the severity. 
C)  improved the severity of seizures,but not the frequency. 
D)  improved both the severity and frequency of seizures. 
A)  were not successful in treating epilepsy. 
B)  improved the frequency of seizures,but not the severity. 
C)  improved the severity of seizures,but not the frequency. 
D)  improved both the severity and frequency of seizures.

Question 4

Emotional,intuitive information is processed

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A)  in the right hemisphere in most people. 
B)  in the left hemisphere in most people. 
C)  equally in both hemispheres in most people. 
D)  in the right hemisphere in about half of all people,and in the left hemisphere in the other half. 
A)  in the right hemisphere in most people. 
B)  in the left hemisphere in most people. 
C)  equally in both hemispheres in most people. 
D)  in the right hemisphere in about half of all people,and in the left hemisphere in the other half.

Question 5

Following the split brain procedure,which functions appeared to be managed primarily by the right-handed patients' right hemispheres?

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Sensation and movement of the left side

Question 6

What is the relationship of stuttering to gender?

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A)  There is no systematic relationship between stuttering and gender. 
B)  Stuttering is more common in males than in females. 
C)  Stuttering is more common in females than in males. 
D)  Stuttering is more likely in males,but females who stutter suffer more severe symptoms. 
A)  There is no systematic relationship between stuttering and gender. 
B)  Stuttering is more common in males than in females. 
C)  Stuttering is more common in females than in males. 
D)  Stuttering is more likely in males,but females who stutter suffer more severe symptoms.

Question 7

The discrepancy between measured intelligence and verbal ability in individuals with Williams syndrome illustrates the existence of multiple types of intelligence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Efforts to teach sign language to great apes have

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A)  been more successful than efforts to teach spoken language. 
B)  been about as successful as efforts to teach spoken language. 
C)  been less successful than efforts to teach spoken language. 
D)  not been successful at all. 
A)  been more successful than efforts to teach spoken language. 
B)  been about as successful as efforts to teach spoken language. 
C)  been less successful than efforts to teach spoken language. 
D)  not been successful at all.

Question 9

An aphasia is defined as a

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A)  total loss of the ability to produce language. 
B)  total or partial loss of the ability to produce or comprehend language. 
C)  partial loss of the ability to comprehend language. 
D)  total or partial loss of the ability to read or write. 
A)  total loss of the ability to produce language. 
B)  total or partial loss of the ability to produce or comprehend language. 
C)  partial loss of the ability to comprehend language. 
D)  total or partial loss of the ability to read or write.

Question 10

Since her auto accident,Maria seems to have problems interacting with people.In fact,she sometimes doesn't seem to understand when people are angry or upset.She also never seems to be able to "get" jokes in spite of the fact that she is very intelligent.Given what you've learned in this chapter,what would you suggest might be going on with her?

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A)  She may have an injury affecting her right hemisphere,which makes it difficult for her to understand other people's emotions. 
B)  Her language function is now localized to her right hemisphere. 
C)  She may have an injury affecting her left hemisphere,which makes her unable to understand other people. 
D)  She may have damage to her cerebellum,which makes her unable to interpret emotions. 
A)  She may have an injury affecting her right hemisphere,which makes it difficult for her to understand other people's emotions. 
B)  Her language function is now localized to her right hemisphere. 
C)  She may have an injury affecting her left hemisphere,which makes her unable to understand other people. 
D)  She may have damage to her cerebellum,which makes her unable to interpret emotions.

Question 11

Language disorders characterized by lack of fluency and good comprehension include

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A)  Broca's aphasia and global aphasia. 
B)  conduction aphasia and transcortical motor aphasia. 
C)  Broca's aphasia and transcortical motor aphasia. 
D)  global aphasia and conduction aphasia. 
A)  Broca's aphasia and global aphasia. 
B)  conduction aphasia and transcortical motor aphasia. 
C)  Broca's aphasia and transcortical motor aphasia. 
D)  global aphasia and conduction aphasia.

Question 12

Aitchison's ten features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?

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A)  Birds respond to the singing of another bird. 
B)  Children learn to speak without being explicitly taught to do so. 
C)  Language is used to express ideas that have never been expressed before. 
D)  We learn language within our families. 
A)  Birds respond to the singing of another bird. 
B)  Children learn to speak without being explicitly taught to do so. 
C)  Language is used to express ideas that have never been expressed before. 
D)  We learn language within our families.

Question 13

Mirror neurons are activated

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A)  whenever an animal carries out an activity or sees another animal carry out the same activity. 
B)  whenever an animal hears a distress call. 
C)  whenever an animal participates in a sequence of behaviors,such as birdsong. 
D)  only when humans use language. 
A)  whenever an animal carries out an activity or sees another animal carry out the same activity. 
B)  whenever an animal hears a distress call. 
C)  whenever an animal participates in a sequence of behaviors,such as birdsong. 
D)  only when humans use language.

Question 14

Reading and writing

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A)  developed later than spoken language,approximately 50,000 years ago. 
B)  were performed by Neanderthals as well as Homo sapiens. 
C)  developed along with spoken language,probably between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. 
D)  developed very recently in human history,in perhaps the last 5000 to 6000 years. 
A)  developed later than spoken language,approximately 50,000 years ago. 
B)  were performed by Neanderthals as well as Homo sapiens. 
C)  developed along with spoken language,probably between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. 
D)  developed very recently in human history,in perhaps the last 5000 to 6000 years.

Question 15

Patients can still repeat words and phrases accurately in cases of

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A)  Broca's aphasia. 
B)  transcortical aphasia. 
C)  conduction aphasia. 
D)  Wernicke's aphasia. 
A)  Broca's aphasia. 
B)  transcortical aphasia. 
C)  conduction aphasia. 
D)  Wernicke's aphasia.

Question 16

Damage at the junction of the parietal,temporal,and occipital lobes is typical in cases of

Accepted Answer

A)  transcortical motor aphasia. 
B)  Broca's aphasia. 
C)  transcortical sensory aphasia. 
D)  conduction aphasia. 
A)  transcortical motor aphasia. 
B)  Broca's aphasia. 
C)  transcortical sensory aphasia. 
D)  conduction aphasia.

Question 17

Joseph Bogen severed which of the following pathways in his split-brain surgeries?

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A)  the fornix 
B)  the stria terminalis 
C)  the arcuate fasciculus 
D)  the corpus callosum 
A)  the fornix 
B)  the stria terminalis 
C)  the arcuate fasciculus 
D)  the corpus callosum

Question 18

The split brain operation saves the life of the patient,but usually results in major deficits,such as the loss of language abilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The abilities shown by savants more frequently occur in modalities typically controlled by the right hemisphere,such as music and art.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals who stutter may differ from typical speakers in that they are

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to process some language in the right hemisphere. 
B)  less likely to process some language in the right hemisphere. 
C)  more likely to use only the right hemisphere for language. 
D)  more likely to have general problems with motor coordination. 
A)  more likely to process some language in the right hemisphere. 
B)  less likely to process some language in the right hemisphere. 
C)  more likely to use only the right hemisphere for language. 
D)  more likely to have general problems with motor coordination.

Meta-analyses of gender differences suggest that males and females are

Some scientists have argued that the heritability of intelligence is as high as 60 to 80 percent.How should we interpret such numbers?

Split-brain operations

Emotional,intuitive information is processed

Following the split brain procedure,which functions appeared to be managed primarily by the right-handed patients' right hemispheres?

What is the relationship of stuttering to gender?

The discrepancy between measured intelligence and verbal ability in individuals with Williams syndrome illustrates the existence of multiple types of intelligence.

Efforts to teach sign language to great apes have

An aphasia is defined as a

Language disorders characterized by lack of fluency and good comprehension include

Aitchison's ten features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?

Mirror neurons are activated

Reading and writing

Patients can still repeat words and phrases accurately in cases of

Damage at the junction of the parietal,temporal,and occipital lobes is typical in cases of

Joseph Bogen severed which of the following pathways in his split-brain surgeries?

The split brain operation saves the life of the patient,but usually results in major deficits,such as the loss of language abilities.

The abilities shown by savants more frequently occur in modalities typically controlled by the right hemisphere,such as music and art.

Individuals who stutter may differ from typical speakers in that they are

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

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Exam 13: Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Meta-analyses of gender differences suggest that males and females are

Some scientists have argued that the heritability of intelligence is as high as 60 to 80 percent.How should we interpret such numbers?

Split-brain operations

Emotional,intuitive information is processed

Following the split brain procedure,which functions appeared to be managed primarily by the right-handed patients' right hemispheres?

What is the relationship of stuttering to gender?

The discrepancy between measured intelligence and verbal ability in individuals with Williams syndrome illustrates the existence of multiple types of intelligence.

Efforts to teach sign language to great apes have

An aphasia is defined as a

Language disorders characterized by lack of fluency and good comprehension include

Aitchison's ten features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?

Mirror neurons are activated

Reading and writing

Patients can still repeat words and phrases accurately in cases of

Damage at the junction of the parietal,temporal,and occipital lobes is typical in cases of

Joseph Bogen severed which of the following pathways in his split-brain surgeries?

The split brain operation saves the life of the patient,but usually results in major deficits,such as the loss of language abilities.

The abilities shown by savants more frequently occur in modalities typically controlled by the right hemisphere,such as music and art.

Individuals who stutter may differ from typical speakers in that they are

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