Question 1

So-called "mad cow disease" is a type of

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A)  transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TS
E) . 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  kuru. 
A)  transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TS
E) . 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  kuru. A

Question 2

Phencyclidine (PCP)is a potent glutamate antagonist that is known to produce psychotic behavior in humans.Given what you know about stroke,what would happen if somebody used PCP right after a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would increase the damage initiated by the stroke. 
B)  It might have a protective effect against further cell death,but the psychotic side effects would be unacceptable. 
C)  It would not produce any psychotic symptoms due to stroke-related changes in brain biochemistry. 
D)  It would have no observable effects on cell health or psychotic behavior. 
A)  It would increase the damage initiated by the stroke. 
B)  It might have a protective effect against further cell death,but the psychotic side effects would be unacceptable. 
C)  It would not produce any psychotic symptoms due to stroke-related changes in brain biochemistry. 
D)  It would have no observable effects on cell health or psychotic behavior. B

Question 3

Which of the following types of seizures typically begins in the temporal lobes?

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A)  petit mal 
B)  grand mal 
C)  simple partial 
D)  complex partial 
A)  petit mal 
B)  grand mal 
C)  simple partial 
D)  complex partial D

Question 4

What are some of the risk factors associated with the development of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Accepted Answer

MS is usually diagnosed in young adults,

Question 5

In this illustration of a closed head injury,the area indicated by the number 2 is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  embolism. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup. 
A)  embolism. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup.

Question 6

The Halstead-Reiten battery is used to assess

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A)  cognitive function. 
B)  reflexes. 
C)  sensation. 
D)  coma. 
A)  cognitive function. 
B)  reflexes. 
C)  sensation. 
D)  coma.

Question 7

In addition to flulike symptoms,meningitis may cause

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A)  sudden onset focal seizures. 
B)  a characteristic "bulls-eye" rash. 
C)  a stiff neck and aversion to lights. 
D)  fatigue and joint pain. 
A)  sudden onset focal seizures. 
B)  a characteristic "bulls-eye" rash. 
C)  a stiff neck and aversion to lights. 
D)  fatigue and joint pain.

Question 8

Most neuropsychologists are

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A)  specialists among psychiatrists who have medical doctor (M.D. )degrees. 
B)  specialists among neurologists who have medical doctor (M.D. )degrees. 
C)  clinical psychologists with Ph.D.or Psy.D.degrees who have special training in biological psychology. 
D)  masters level psychologists who hold licenses in counseling. 
A)  specialists among psychiatrists who have medical doctor (M.D. )degrees. 
B)  specialists among neurologists who have medical doctor (M.D. )degrees. 
C)  clinical psychologists with Ph.D.or Psy.D.degrees who have special training in biological psychology. 
D)  masters level psychologists who hold licenses in counseling.

Question 9

Post-concussive syndrome results from

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A)  damage to white matter,but not gray matter. 
B)  damage to gray matter,but not white matter. 
C)  damage to both gray and white matter. 
D)  damage to the ventricles. 
A)  damage to white matter,but not gray matter. 
B)  damage to gray matter,but not white matter. 
C)  damage to both gray and white matter. 
D)  damage to the ventricles.

Question 10

Kuru,a disease found among the Fore people of New Guinea,virtually died out after

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A)  beef consumption was outlawed. 
B)  people changed to vegetarian diets. 
C)  consumption of monkeys was outlawed. 
D)  cannibalism was outlawed. 
A)  beef consumption was outlawed. 
B)  people changed to vegetarian diets. 
C)  consumption of monkeys was outlawed. 
D)  cannibalism was outlawed.

Question 11

Describe the two major types of generalized seizures.

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The answer of Describe the two major types of generalized...

Question 12

Most medications that are effective in treating epilepsy are

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A)  dopamine agonists. 
B)  cholinergic antagonists. 
C)  GABA antagonists. 
D)  GABA agonists. 
A)  dopamine agonists. 
B)  cholinergic antagonists. 
C)  GABA antagonists. 
D)  GABA agonists.

Question 13

Post-concussive syndrome

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A)  does not occur following a concussion,unless subdural bleeding has occurred. 
B)  always occurs following a concussion. 
C)  occurs in some,but not all cases of open head injury. 
D)  occurs in some,but not all cases of concussion. 
A)  does not occur following a concussion,unless subdural bleeding has occurred. 
B)  always occurs following a concussion. 
C)  occurs in some,but not all cases of open head injury. 
D)  occurs in some,but not all cases of concussion.

Question 14

In what ways do transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)appear different from diseases caused by known viruses and bacteria?

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The incubation period of TSEs is unusual

Question 15

Changes in consciousness frequently accompany

Accepted Answer

A)  Jacksonian seizures 
B)  photosensitive seizures 
C)  simple partial seizures 
D)  complex partial seizures 
A)  Jacksonian seizures 
B)  photosensitive seizures 
C)  simple partial seizures 
D)  complex partial seizures

Question 16

Spinal cord damage is usually accompanied by exaggerated reflexes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

This image illustrates a

Accepted Answer

A)  partial seizure. 
B)  grand mal seizure. 
C)  petit mal seizure. 
D)  migraine headache. 
A)  partial seizure. 
B)  grand mal seizure. 
C)  petit mal seizure. 
D)  migraine headache.

Question 18

Based on research by Banich and her colleagues on recovery following brain damage,we can conclude that

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A)  adult brains are more plastic than child brains. 
B)  child brains are more plastic than adult brains. 
C)  adult and child brains are about equally plastic. 
D)  neither adult nor child brains show any significant plasticity. 
A)  adult brains are more plastic than child brains. 
B)  child brains are more plastic than adult brains. 
C)  adult and child brains are about equally plastic. 
D)  neither adult nor child brains show any significant plasticity.

Question 19

Bleeding within the membranes covering the brain following a closed head injury is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombosis. 
B)  subdural hematoma. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup. 
A)  thrombosis. 
B)  subdural hematoma. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup.

Question 20

A patient in the emergency room has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3,which means that the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  has probably experienced a mild concussion,but is awake and responsive. 
B)  does not have any neurological damage. 
C)  is in a coma and is completely unresponsive. 
D)  is unconscious,but not in a coma. 
A)  has probably experienced a mild concussion,but is awake and responsive. 
B)  does not have any neurological damage. 
C)  is in a coma and is completely unresponsive. 
D)  is unconscious,but not in a coma.

So-called "mad cow disease" is a type of

Phencyclidine (PCP)is a potent glutamate antagonist that is known to produce psychotic behavior in humans.Given what you know about stroke,what would happen if somebody used PCP right after a stroke?

Which of the following types of seizures typically begins in the temporal lobes?

What are some of the risk factors associated with the development of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

In this illustration of a closed head injury,the area indicated by the number 2 is known as a

The Halstead-Reiten battery is used to assess

In addition to flulike symptoms,meningitis may cause

Most neuropsychologists are

Post-concussive syndrome results from

Kuru,a disease found among the Fore people of New Guinea,virtually died out after

Describe the two major types of generalized seizures.

Most medications that are effective in treating epilepsy are

Post-concussive syndrome

In what ways do transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)appear different from diseases caused by known viruses and bacteria?

Changes in consciousness frequently accompany

Spinal cord damage is usually accompanied by exaggerated reflexes.

This image illustrates a

Based on research by Banich and her colleagues on recovery following brain damage,we can conclude that

Bleeding within the membranes covering the brain following a closed head injury is known as

A patient in the emergency room has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3,which means that the patient

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Exam 15: Neurological Disorders

So-called "mad cow disease" is a type of

Phencyclidine (PCP)is a potent glutamate antagonist that is known to produce psychotic behavior in humans.Given what you know about stroke,what would happen if somebody used PCP right after a stroke?

Which of the following types of seizures typically begins in the temporal lobes?

What are some of the risk factors associated with the development of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

In this illustration of a closed head injury,the area indicated by the number 2 is known as a

The Halstead-Reiten battery is used to assess

In addition to flulike symptoms,meningitis may cause

Most neuropsychologists are

Post-concussive syndrome results from

Kuru,a disease found among the Fore people of New Guinea,virtually died out after

Describe the two major types of generalized seizures.

Most medications that are effective in treating epilepsy are

Post-concussive syndrome

In what ways do transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)appear different from diseases caused by known viruses and bacteria?

Changes in consciousness frequently accompany

Spinal cord damage is usually accompanied by exaggerated reflexes.

This image illustrates a

Based on research by Banich and her colleagues on recovery following brain damage,we can conclude that

Bleeding within the membranes covering the brain following a closed head injury is known as

A patient in the emergency room has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3,which means that the patient

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

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Psychological Disorders

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