Question 1

Ruth works in a hospital. She meets with patients who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents and traumatic brain injuries. Often Ruth will run a test battery to determine the psychological damage that has been sustained. Ruth must be a(n)____ neuropsychologist.

Accepted Answer

Clinical neuropsychology is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with brain injury or neurological illness. In this case, Ruth is working with patients who have experienced brain injuries and running tests to determine the extent of psychological damage, which falls under the scope of clinical neuropsychology. Social neuropsychology studies the impact of social factors on brain function, experimental neuropsychology focuses on using experimental approaches to study brain function, and forensic neuropsychology applies neuropsychological knowledge to legal contexts.

Question 2

Kunita has recently received damage to the corpus callosum and the left occipital lobe of her brain. This damage will most likely cause ____.

Accepted Answer

Damage to the corpus callosum and the left occipital lobe can lead to alexia without agraphia, a condition where a person loses the ability to read but can still write. This is because the visual information from the right visual field cannot be transmitted to the language areas in the left hemisphere due to the corpus callosum damage, while writing ability is preserved as it does not rely solely on the damaged pathways.

Question 3

Franz Gall made several assertions about brain areas and their functioning. However, Gall did not assume that ____.

Accepted Answer

Franz Gall is known for developing phrenology, which posited that different brain areas were responsible for different aspects of personality, behavior, and mental functions. He believed in B, C, and D, but did not propose the modern concept of interconnected brain networks controlling specific functions, which is what choice A suggests.

Question 4

​ Disconnection syndrome occurs when various modules in a network ____ and are prevented from ____.

Accepted Answer

Disconnection syndrome occurs when various modules in a network remain intact but are prevented from interacting, often due to damage in the connecting pathways between them.

Question 5

Gino experiences alexia without agraphia, meaning that he cannot read but is still able to write. His experience with this syndrome demonstrates how ____ can operate but not communicate with one another. ​

Accepted Answer

Gino's experience with alexia without agraphia suggests that the modules responsible for reading and writing may be separate and can operate independently of one another.

Question 6

What is an important assumption in the field of neuropsychology?

Accepted Answer

This assumption is important in neuropsychology because it allows researchers to break down complex cognitive tasks into smaller components that can be studied individually. By understanding how each subtask is processed in the brain, researchers can better understand how the brain functions as a whole.

Question 7

Broca's findings in localization of function caused a surge of interest in brain research because ____.

Accepted Answer

Broca's findings provided a clear correlation between specific behaviors (such as speech production) and brain lesions seen on autopsy, thus providing strong evidence for the localization of function in the brain. This sparked a surge of interest in research on the brain and its functions.

Question 8

Next semester, you are enrolling in a Neuropsychology class. This class will involve the study of the relationship between ____.

Accepted Answer

Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between brain processes, behavior, and psychological functioning, making option B the correct answer. While the other options are related to psychology and biology, they do not fully encompass the scope of the field of neuropsychology.

Question 9

Isam is a neuropsychologist studying localization of function. His work on brain modules is based on the understanding that ____.

Accepted Answer

Isam's work is based on the understanding that brain functions are accomplished by a network of modules. This implies that brain functions are not localized in one specific area, but rather involve multiple areas working together in a coordinated manner.

Question 10

​ Sam wants to learn more about disconnection syndromes. While at the bookstore, he sees several interesting titles but isn't sure which book to buy. Based on your knowledge from class, which title would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Disconnection syndromes are characterized by the inability of different regions of the brain to communicate effectively with each other. "Interaction Failure of Brain Modules" specifically addresses this issue of communication and disconnection between brain regions, making it the most relevant title for Sam's interest in learning more about disconnection syndromes.

Question 11

David is a researcher who studies brain injuries to improve the overall knowledge of brain functioning. Keith works in a health care facility testing patients individually to determine the kind of brain injuries they have sustained. David is a(n)____ neuropsychologist, and Keith is a(n)____ neuropsychologist..

Accepted Answer

David, who studies brain injuries to improve knowledge, is an experimental neuropsychologist because his work focuses on research. Keith, who tests patients to determine their brain injuries, is a clinical neuropsychologist because his work involves direct patient care and assessment.

Question 12

Laural is a neuropsychologist who works at a university. She conducts assessments on patients who have brain damage. Her work will allow scientists to better understand performance deficits that occur in relation to specific brain damage. Laural is most likely a(n)____ neuropsychologist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Laural is a neuropsychologist who works at...

Question 13

Slick's head has a bump on the back and in the right. Gaston has an indentation in his head on the front and in the right. When Antoinette feels their heads and notes these features, she concludes that Slick is very socially outgoing and that Gaston is very mathematically inclined. Antoinette most likely supports the principles ____.

Accepted Answer

The principles described (associating personality characteristics with specific bumps or indentations on the head) are consistent with the outdated pseudoscience of phrenology.

Question 14

​ Jessica has recently graduated and found a job as a clinical neuropsychologist. In this career field, she ____.

Accepted Answer

Clinical neuropsychologists typically work in medical settings, such as hospitals or clinics, where they assess and diagnose individuals with neurological disorders or injuries. They may also provide treatment and rehabilitation recommendations. A medical degree (M.D.) is not typically required for this career, but a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology is common. While research is an important aspect of the field, clinical work with patients is the primary focus.

Question 15

Freddy suffered from a speech disorder for many years. After he dies, the doctor performs an autopsy and finds an area of damage in his brain that explains the occurrence of his disorder. This damage is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A lesion refers to any abnormality or damage in a tissue or organ, in this case, the brain tissue that caused Freddy's speech disorder. A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that occur together and could have various causes. Tangle refers to abnormal protein clumps in the brain that are a hallmark of certain neurodegenerative diseases but not necessarily related to speech disorders. Anomia is a symptom where a person has difficulty retrieving words or names but does not necessarily indicate a specific brain damage or lesion.

Question 16

"I love my job. I get to perform exciting research on people who have brain damage. I hope that my work can help other professionals to properly assess, diagnose, and treat people who sustain such damage." These are most likely the words of a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "I love my job. I get to...

Question 17

Sangiovese has had a stroke. He now has the inability to write, even though he can still read with difficulty. You can predict that he has developed ____.

Accepted Answer

Alexia without agraphia is a type of acquired dyslexia where the patient can still read but has lost the ability to write due to a lesion in the left inferior parietal lobe. The fact that Sangiovese can still read but cannot write suggests that he has developed alexia without agraphia. Prosopagnosia is a disorder where the patient cannot recognize faces, apraxia is a disorder of motor planning, and aprosodia is a disorder of expressing and recognizing emotions through tone of voice.

Question 18

Which statement best reflects the idea of localization of function?

Accepted Answer

Localization of function refers to the idea that specific areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions. Option D notes that a specific area of the brain, the left parietal lobe, is responsible for the function of ideomotor apraxia.

Question 19

Despite the popular view of his time, Franz Gall, an anatomist, asserted that the brain operated based on ____. Though his claim was actually correct, Gall was virtually dismissed because of his approach to understanding personality, known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Franz Gall is known for his theory of phrenology, which suggested that different parts of the brain are responsible for different aspects of personality and behavior, a concept related to the localization of brain function. However, phrenology itself was discredited as a pseudoscience.

Question 20

Bonnie is an experimental neuropsychologist and Clyde is a clinical neuropsychologist. Most likely, Bonnie works in a ____ and Clyde works in a ____.

Accepted Answer

Bonnie works in experimental neuropsychology, which involves conducting research in a laboratory setting to better understand the workings of the brain and behavior. Thus, Bonnie is likely to work in a research lab. On the other hand, Clyde works in clinical neuropsychology, which involves working directly with patients to assess and treat neurological and psychological disorders. Thus, Clyde is likely to work in a hospital or other clinical setting. Choice D, where Bonnie works in a research lab and Clyde works in a hospital, best fits the different roles and expertise of these two types of neuropsychologists.

Quiz 18: Neuropsychology

Ruth works in a hospital. She meets with patients who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents and traumatic brain injuries. Often Ruth will run a test battery to determine the psychological damage that has been sustained. Ruth must be a(n) ____ neuropsychologist.

Kunita has recently received damage to the corpus callosum and the left occipital lobe of her brain. This damage will most likely cause ____.

Franz Gall made several assertions about brain areas and their functioning. However, Gall did not assume that ____.

Disconnection syndrome occurs when various modules in a network and are prevented from .

Gino experiences alexia without agraphia, meaning that he cannot read but is still able to write. His experience with this syndrome demonstrates how ____ can operate but not communicate with one another.

What is an important assumption in the field of neuropsychology?

Broca's findings in localization of function caused a surge of interest in brain research because ____.

Next semester, you are enrolling in a Neuropsychology class. This class will involve the study of the relationship between ____.

Isam is a neuropsychologist studying localization of function. His work on brain modules is based on the understanding that ____.

Sam wants to learn more about disconnection syndromes. While at the bookstore, he sees several interesting titles but isn't sure which book to buy. Based on your knowledge from class, which title would you recommend?

Laural is a neuropsychologist who works at a university. She conducts assessments on patients who have brain damage. Her work will allow scientists to better understand performance deficits that occur in relation to specific brain damage. Laural is most likely a(n) ____ neuropsychologist.

Jessica has recently graduated and found a job as a clinical neuropsychologist. In this career field, she ____.

Freddy suffered from a speech disorder for many years. After he dies, the doctor performs an autopsy and finds an area of damage in his brain that explains the occurrence of his disorder. This damage is referred to as ____.

"I love my job. I get to perform exciting research on people who have brain damage. I hope that my work can help other professionals to properly assess, diagnose, and treat people who sustain such damage." These are most likely the words of a(n) ____.

Sangiovese has had a stroke. He now has the inability to write, even though he can still read with difficulty. You can predict that he has developed ____.

Which statement best reflects the idea of localization of function?

Despite the popular view of his time, Franz Gall, an anatomist, asserted that the brain operated based on . Though his claim was actually correct, Gall was virtually dismissed because of his approach to understanding personality, known as .

Bonnie is an experimental neuropsychologist and Clyde is a clinical neuropsychologist. Most likely, Bonnie works in a and Clyde works in a .

Quiz 18: Neuropsychology

Ruth works in a hospital. She meets with patients who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents and traumatic brain injuries. Often Ruth will run a test battery to determine the psychological damage that has been sustained. Ruth must be a(n) ____ neuropsychologist.

Kunita has recently received damage to the corpus callosum and the left occipital lobe of her brain. This damage will most likely cause ____.

Franz Gall made several assertions about brain areas and their functioning. However, Gall did not assume that ____.

​ Disconnection syndrome occurs when various modules in a network ____ and are prevented from ____.

Gino experiences alexia without agraphia, meaning that he cannot read but is still able to write. His experience with this syndrome demonstrates how ____ can operate but not communicate with one another. ​

What is an important assumption in the field of neuropsychology?

Broca's findings in localization of function caused a surge of interest in brain research because ____.

Next semester, you are enrolling in a Neuropsychology class. This class will involve the study of the relationship between ____.

Isam is a neuropsychologist studying localization of function. His work on brain modules is based on the understanding that ____.

​ Sam wants to learn more about disconnection syndromes. While at the bookstore, he sees several interesting titles but isn't sure which book to buy. Based on your knowledge from class, which title would you recommend?

Laural is a neuropsychologist who works at a university. She conducts assessments on patients who have brain damage. Her work will allow scientists to better understand performance deficits that occur in relation to specific brain damage. Laural is most likely a(n) ____ neuropsychologist.

​ Jessica has recently graduated and found a job as a clinical neuropsychologist. In this career field, she ____.

Freddy suffered from a speech disorder for many years. After he dies, the doctor performs an autopsy and finds an area of damage in his brain that explains the occurrence of his disorder. This damage is referred to as ____.

"I love my job. I get to perform exciting research on people who have brain damage. I hope that my work can help other professionals to properly assess, diagnose, and treat people who sustain such damage." These are most likely the words of a(n) ____.

Sangiovese has had a stroke. He now has the inability to write, even though he can still read with difficulty. You can predict that he has developed ____.

Which statement best reflects the idea of localization of function?

Despite the popular view of his time, Franz Gall, an anatomist, asserted that the brain operated based on ____. Though his claim was actually correct, Gall was virtually dismissed because of his approach to understanding personality, known as ____.

Bonnie is an experimental neuropsychologist and Clyde is a clinical neuropsychologist. Most likely, Bonnie works in a ____ and Clyde works in a ____.

Disconnection syndrome occurs when various modules in a network and are prevented from .

Gino experiences alexia without agraphia, meaning that he cannot read but is still able to write. His experience with this syndrome demonstrates how ____ can operate but not communicate with one another.

Sam wants to learn more about disconnection syndromes. While at the bookstore, he sees several interesting titles but isn't sure which book to buy. Based on your knowledge from class, which title would you recommend?

Jessica has recently graduated and found a job as a clinical neuropsychologist. In this career field, she ____.

Despite the popular view of his time, Franz Gall, an anatomist, asserted that the brain operated based on . Though his claim was actually correct, Gall was virtually dismissed because of his approach to understanding personality, known as .

Bonnie is an experimental neuropsychologist and Clyde is a clinical neuropsychologist. Most likely, Bonnie works in a and Clyde works in a .