problem 1 of 10

The following is NOT a method commonly used to study lateralization of function in normal people
A.tachistoscopic presentation of information to only one part of visual field
B.WADA test
C.dichotic listening tasks
D.single-cell recordings Reset Selection

problem 2 of 10

Diaschisis involves:
A.recovery of functions proximally located to the area of insult after temporary disruption
B.recovery of functions proximally located to the area of insult with prosthetic devices.
C.recovery of functions distally located to the area of insult after temporary neuronal disruption.
D.recovery of function with extensive therapy Reset Selection

problem 3 of 10

The Wada technique involves:
A.injection of oxygenated air for visualization of the ventricles
B.scalp recording of alpha, beta, and theta waves
C.the injection of a barbiturate to anesthesize one hemisphere
D.the injection of an iodine agent to visualize the activity of one hemisphere Reset Selection

problem 4 of 10

Constraint induced movement therapy
A.involves constraining the unaffected limbs from useful movement
B.involves the idea is that the affected limb will be utilized more than it would normally be
C.is used in stroke survivors and children with cerebral palsy
D.all the above are true Reset Selection

problem 5 of 10

_______ of right-handers appear to have left-hemisphere dominance for language; _____________ of left-handers have this organization.

A.95%; 70%
B.95%; 5%
C.80%; 80%
D.100%; 50% Reset Selection

problem 6 of 10

Which of the following neuroanatomical asymmetries does not favour the left hemisphere?
A.larger inferior parietal lobule
B.doubling of Heschl's gyrus
C.larger planum temporale
D.less steep Sylvian fissure Reset Selection

problem 7 of 10

Whereas females are (on average) better at _____ and ____, men are better at _____ and ______.
A.mathematical reasoning; verbal fluency; mental rotation; visual recognition memory
B.spatial memory; arithmetical computation; mental rotation; mathematical reasoning
C.mental rotation; visual recognition memory; mathematical reasoning; geometry
D.spatial memory; mathematical reasoning; mental rotation; arithmetical computation Reset Selection

problem 8 of 10

Which one of the following is the largest path of communication between the right and left hemisphere?
A.anterior commissure
B.hippocampal commissure
C.corpus callosum
D.habenular commissure Reset Selection

problem 9 of 10

Which of the following is NOT a variable that affects recovery?
A.Intelligence
B.Socioeconomic status
C.Personality
D.Gender & handedness Reset Selection

problem 10 of 10

Which of the following behaviors is least likely that of a person with a frontal lobe lesion?
A.Purposely ramming the car in front of you while in a traffic jam
B.Waiting patiently for turn in a long line
C.Sexually propositioning an attractive stranger
D.Spending their life savings on a risky stock buy Reset Selection