Question 1

Imaging studies of the use of virtual reality (VR)therapies for brain injury show that VR

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A)  produces the same patterns of brain activity as interactions with a real environment. 
B)  produces the same amount of brain activity as interactions with a real environment,but the patterns of activity are quite different. 
C)  is unable to produce changes in brain activity compared to lying in bed. 
D)  produces too much activity in the brain for healthy recovery. 
A)  produces the same patterns of brain activity as interactions with a real environment. 
B)  produces the same amount of brain activity as interactions with a real environment,but the patterns of activity are quite different. 
C)  is unable to produce changes in brain activity compared to lying in bed. 
D)  produces too much activity in the brain for healthy recovery.

Question 2

Medications based on substances found in the saliva of vampire bats may prove useful in treating

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A)  vCJD. 
B)  arteriovenous malformations. 
C)  strokes that do not involve hemorrhages. 
D)  epilepsy. 
A)  vCJD. 
B)  arteriovenous malformations. 
C)  strokes that do not involve hemorrhages. 
D)  epilepsy.

Question 3

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between epilepsy and the results of EEG and imaging?

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A)  All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity,which is never seen in people without the disorder. 
B)  All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity,but some healthy people show the same patterns. 
C)  Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity,but some healthy people show the same patterns. 
D)  Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity,but healthy people never show these patterns. 
A)  All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity,which is never seen in people without the disorder. 
B)  All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity,but some healthy people show the same patterns. 
C)  Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity,but some healthy people show the same patterns. 
D)  Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity,but healthy people never show these patterns.

Question 4

Epilepsy is diagnosed in patients with

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A)  a history of at least one seizure. 
B)  a history of at least one seizure that was unrelated to having a fever as a child. 
C)  repeated,unprovoked seizures. 
D)  seizures resulting from an inoperable tumor. 
A)  a history of at least one seizure. 
B)  a history of at least one seizure that was unrelated to having a fever as a child. 
C)  repeated,unprovoked seizures. 
D)  seizures resulting from an inoperable tumor.

Question 5

Multiple sclerosis results in the degeneration of

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A)  the basal ganglia. 
B)  astrocytes. 
C)  Schwann cells. 
D)  oligodendrocytes. 
A)  the basal ganglia. 
B)  astrocytes. 
C)  Schwann cells. 
D)  oligodendrocytes.

Question 6

The most common symptoms of neurocysticercosis is

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A)  nausea and double vision. 
B)  a rash. 
C)  the sudden onset of focal seizures. 
D)  the sudden onset of grand mal seizures. 
A)  nausea and double vision. 
B)  a rash. 
C)  the sudden onset of focal seizures. 
D)  the sudden onset of grand mal seizures.

Question 7

The use of chemotherapy for brain tumors is complicated by the fact that

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A)  brain tumors do not respond to traditional chemotherapy. 
B)  chemotherapy causes too much damage to neurons to be considered as a treatment for brain tumors. 
C)  many substances used in traditional chemotherapy do not cross the blood-brain barrier. 
D)  substances used in traditional chemotherapy mimic the actions of naturally occurring neurotransmitters. 
A)  brain tumors do not respond to traditional chemotherapy. 
B)  chemotherapy causes too much damage to neurons to be considered as a treatment for brain tumors. 
C)  many substances used in traditional chemotherapy do not cross the blood-brain barrier. 
D)  substances used in traditional chemotherapy mimic the actions of naturally occurring neurotransmitters.

Question 8

During the tonic phase of a grand mal seizure

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A)  rhythmic muscular contractions occur. 
B)  coma occurs. 
C)  urination,defecation,and sweating commonly occur. 
D)  breathing ceases,and muscle tone increases. 
A)  rhythmic muscular contractions occur. 
B)  coma occurs. 
C)  urination,defecation,and sweating commonly occur. 
D)  breathing ceases,and muscle tone increases.

Question 9

Neurocysticercosis results from an infection by

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A)  a fungus. 
B)  the larvae of the pork tapeworm. 
C)  a type of bacteria. 
D)  a virus. 
A)  a fungus. 
B)  the larvae of the pork tapeworm. 
C)  a type of bacteria. 
D)  a virus.

Question 10

A cerebral hemorrhage is

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A)  blockage resulting from material that doesn't move from its point of origin. 
B)  blockage resulting from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop. 
C)  bleeding in the brain. 
D)  an area of dead neurons. 
A)  blockage resulting from material that doesn't move from its point of origin. 
B)  blockage resulting from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop. 
C)  bleeding in the brain. 
D)  an area of dead neurons.

Question 11

People who experience migraine headaches

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A)  usually have a history of post-concussive syndrome. 
B)  are equally likely to be male or female. 
C)  are more likely to be male than female. 
D)  are more likely to be female than male. 
A)  usually have a history of post-concussive syndrome. 
B)  are equally likely to be male or female. 
C)  are more likely to be male than female. 
D)  are more likely to be female than male.

Question 12

An effective technique for restoring movement to a limb following brain damage is

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A)  restraining the good limb,forcing use of the impaired limb. 
B)  restraining the impaired limb,allowing it to rest and recover. 
C)  using visual imagery to "imagine" moving the limb. 
D)  avoiding any specific rehabilitation technique,allowing the limb to recover naturally. 
A)  restraining the good limb,forcing use of the impaired limb. 
B)  restraining the impaired limb,allowing it to rest and recover. 
C)  using visual imagery to "imagine" moving the limb. 
D)  avoiding any specific rehabilitation technique,allowing the limb to recover naturally.

Question 13

After experiencing a concussion,an athlete can return to play in the same game

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A)  under no circumstances. 
B)  only if this is his or her very first concussion. 
C)  if unconsciousness lasted less than 15 minutes. 
D)  after as little as 15 minutes,if unconsciousness did not occur. 
A)  under no circumstances. 
B)  only if this is his or her very first concussion. 
C)  if unconsciousness lasted less than 15 minutes. 
D)  after as little as 15 minutes,if unconsciousness did not occur.

Question 14

Spinal damage is usually indicated by

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A)  exaggerated reflexes and too much muscle tone. 
B)  exaggerated reflexes and too little muscle tone. 
C)  weak reflexes and too little muscle tone. 
D)  weak reflexes and too much muscle tone. 
A)  exaggerated reflexes and too much muscle tone. 
B)  exaggerated reflexes and too little muscle tone. 
C)  weak reflexes and too little muscle tone. 
D)  weak reflexes and too much muscle tone.

Question 15

Cells in culture that are deprived of oxygen are more likely to survive in the presence of

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A)  GABA agonists. 
B)  GABA antagonists. 
C)  glutamate agonists. 
D)  glutamate antagonists. 
A)  GABA agonists. 
B)  GABA antagonists. 
C)  glutamate agonists. 
D)  glutamate antagonists.

Question 16

This image illustrates an infectious process involved in

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A)  encephalitis. 
B)  AIDS dementia complex (AD
C) . 
C)  kuru. 
D)  neurocysticercosis. 
A)  encephalitis. 
B)  AIDS dementia complex (AD
C) . 
C)  kuru. 
D)  neurocysticercosis.

Question 17

Having the E4 variant of the APOE gene increases a person's risk for

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A)  stroke. 
B)  brain tumors. 
C)  aneurysms. 
D)  chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI). 
A)  stroke. 
B)  brain tumors. 
C)  aneurysms. 
D)  chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI).

Question 18

The Kennard Principle appears to predict recovery of language functions,but not necessarily other types of cognitive function,following brain damage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Symptoms of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)include

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A)  inability to feel pain. 
B)  unrealistically euphoric mood. 
C)  slurred speech and personality changes. 
D)  high blood pressure. 
A)  inability to feel pain. 
B)  unrealistically euphoric mood. 
C)  slurred speech and personality changes. 
D)  high blood pressure.

Question 20

Using virtual reality (VR)for rehabilitation after brain injury

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A)  does not produce any significant benefits. 
B)  is impossible,given the inability of patients to use the technology. 
C)  might be used in the future,but is not currently available. 
D)  allows the patient to receive more hours of rehabilitation than more traditional methods requiring the presence of a therapist. 
A)  does not produce any significant benefits. 
B)  is impossible,given the inability of patients to use the technology. 
C)  might be used in the future,but is not currently available. 
D)  allows the patient to receive more hours of rehabilitation than more traditional methods requiring the presence of a therapist.

Imaging studies of the use of virtual reality (VR)therapies for brain injury show that VR

Medications based on substances found in the saliva of vampire bats may prove useful in treating

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between epilepsy and the results of EEG and imaging?

Epilepsy is diagnosed in patients with

Multiple sclerosis results in the degeneration of

The most common symptoms of neurocysticercosis is

The use of chemotherapy for brain tumors is complicated by the fact that

During the tonic phase of a grand mal seizure

Neurocysticercosis results from an infection by

A cerebral hemorrhage is

People who experience migraine headaches

An effective technique for restoring movement to a limb following brain damage is

After experiencing a concussion,an athlete can return to play in the same game

Spinal damage is usually indicated by

Cells in culture that are deprived of oxygen are more likely to survive in the presence of

This image illustrates an infectious process involved in

Having the E⁴ variant of the APOE gene increases a person's risk for

The Kennard Principle appears to predict recovery of language functions,but not necessarily other types of cognitive function,following brain damage.

Symptoms of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)include

Using virtual reality (VR)for rehabilitation after brain injury

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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Imaging studies of the use of virtual reality (VR)therapies for brain injury show that VR

Medications based on substances found in the saliva of vampire bats may prove useful in treating

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between epilepsy and the results of EEG and imaging?

Epilepsy is diagnosed in patients with

Multiple sclerosis results in the degeneration of

The most common symptoms of neurocysticercosis is

The use of chemotherapy for brain tumors is complicated by the fact that

During the tonic phase of a grand mal seizure

Neurocysticercosis results from an infection by

A cerebral hemorrhage is

People who experience migraine headaches

An effective technique for restoring movement to a limb following brain damage is

After experiencing a concussion,an athlete can return to play in the same game

Spinal damage is usually indicated by

Cells in culture that are deprived of oxygen are more likely to survive in the presence of

This image illustrates an infectious process involved in

Having the E4 variant of the APOE gene increases a person's risk for

The Kennard Principle appears to predict recovery of language functions,but not necessarily other types of cognitive function,following brain damage.

Symptoms of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)include

Using virtual reality (VR)for rehabilitation after brain injury

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

Filters

Having the E⁴ variant of the APOE gene increases a person's risk for