Question 1

Use the following to answer questions:
For each neuropsychological term, select the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-prosopagnosia ___

Accepted Answer

A) inability to recognize faces 
B) inability to recognize objects 
C) inability to see more than one object at a time 
D) inability to see due to naturally occurring lack of photoreceptors

Question 2

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In the visual cortex of the occipital lobes, neuropsychologists refer to areas in terms of function and with anatomical designations. For each anatomical designation listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-fusiform gyrus ___

Accepted Answer

A) includes V2, VP 
B) divides upper and lower halves of visual world 
C) first cortical relay for visual input 
D) contains V4

Question 3

Use the following to answer questions:
For each neuropsychological term, select the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-simultagnosia ___

Accepted Answer

A) inability to recognize faces 
B) inability to recognize objects 
C) inability to see more than one object at a time 
D) inability to see due to naturally occurring lack of photoreceptors

Question 4

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the visual cortical area in each question with the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-V5 ___

Accepted Answer

A) required for "dynamic form" perception 
B) required for conscious vision 
C) required for color perception 
D) required for motion perception

Question 5

What brain pathways may underlie blindsight?

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Question 6

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the visual cortical area in each question with the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-V3 ___

Accepted Answer

A) required for "dynamic form" perception 
B) required for conscious vision 
C) required for color perception 
D) required for motion perception

Question 7

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Neuropsychologists can infer from visual testing where in the visual system damage has occurred. Show your neuropsychological acumen by matching the condition in each question with the correct site of damage from the list.
-small scotoma ___

Accepted Answer

A) one optic nerve 
B) medial visual cortex 
C) one optic tract 
D) optic chiasm

Question 8

Use the following to answer questions:
In the visual cortex of the occipital lobes, neuropsychologists refer to areas in terms of function and with anatomical designations. For each anatomical designation listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-V1 ___

Accepted Answer

A) includes V2, VP 
B) divides upper and lower halves of visual world 
C) first cortical relay for visual input 
D) contains V4

Question 9

Use the following to answer questions:
Neuropsychologists can infer from visual testing where in the visual system damage has occurred. Show your neuropsychological acumen by matching the condition in each question with the correct site of damage from the list.
-monocular blindness ___

Accepted Answer

A) one optic nerve 
B) medial visual cortex 
C) one optic tract 
D) optic chiasm

Question 10

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the term in each question with the correct alternative.
-prosopagnosia ___

Accepted Answer

A) right medial occipitotemporal damage, including at the fusiform and lingual gyri 
B) bilateral damage below the calcarine fissure at the temporal junction 
C) anterior temporal lobe damage 
D) bilateral lateral occipital lobe damage

Question 11

What is a scotoma? What do such phenomena tell us about the organization of the visual system?

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Question 12

Briefly list the main functional role of each of the following: V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5.

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Question 13

Use the following to answer questions:
For each neuropsychological term, select the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-apperceptive agnosia ___

Accepted Answer

A) inability to recognize faces 
B) inability to recognize objects 
C) inability to see more than one object at a time 
D) inability to see due to naturally occurring lack of photoreceptors

Question 14

Distinguish between apperceptive agnosia and associative agnosia.

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Question 15

Distinguish between allocentric space and egocentric space.

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Question 16

What is meant by the term "blindsight"? Give an example from one or more of the case studies given.

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Question 17

Distinguish between "vision for action" and "action for vision."

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Question 18

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the visual cortical area in each question with the most appropriate alternative from the list.
-V1 ___

Accepted Answer

A) required for "dynamic form" perception 
B) required for conscious vision 
C) required for color perception 
D) required for motion perception

Exam 13: Extension: B - The Occipital Lobes

Use the following to answer questions: For each neuropsychological term, select the most appropriate alternative from the list. -prosopagnosia ___

Use the following to answer questions: In the visual cortex of the occipital lobes, neuropsychologists refer to areas in terms of function and with anatomical designations. For each anatomical designation listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list. -fusiform gyrus ___

Use the following to answer questions: For each neuropsychological term, select the most appropriate alternative from the list. -simultagnosia ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the visual cortical area in each question with the most appropriate alternative from the list. -V5 ___

What brain pathways may underlie blindsight?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the visual cortical area in each question with the most appropriate alternative from the list. -V3 ___

Use the following to answer questions: Neuropsychologists can infer from visual testing where in the visual system damage has occurred. Show your neuropsychological acumen by matching the condition in each question with the correct site of damage from the list. -small scotoma ___

Use the following to answer questions: In the visual cortex of the occipital lobes, neuropsychologists refer to areas in terms of function and with anatomical designations. For each anatomical designation listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list. -V1 ___

Use the following to answer questions: Neuropsychologists can infer from visual testing where in the visual system damage has occurred. Show your neuropsychological acumen by matching the condition in each question with the correct site of damage from the list. -monocular blindness ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the term in each question with the correct alternative. -prosopagnosia ___

What is a scotoma? What do such phenomena tell us about the organization of the visual system?

Briefly list the main functional role of each of the following: V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5.

Use the following to answer questions: For each neuropsychological term, select the most appropriate alternative from the list. -apperceptive agnosia ___

Distinguish between apperceptive agnosia and associative agnosia.

Distinguish between allocentric space and egocentric space.

What is meant by the term "blindsight"? Give an example from one or more of the case studies given.

Distinguish between "vision for action" and "action for vision."

Use the following to answer questions: Match the visual cortical area in each question with the most appropriate alternative from the list. -V1 ___