Question 1

Describe what can happen before and after a person experiences a seizure.

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Question 2

Edward has been having seizures since an accident 3 years ago.At first he was reporting only momentary gaps in consciousness,where he would "space out." More recently,however,his seizures have become more severe.He has been displaying behavioral manifestations such as lip smacking and chewing.Also,when others are around they report that he has a blank stare before his attacks.Furthermore,Edward reports that prior to his seizures he experiences a feeling of déjà vu and tunnel vision.Given what you know about seizure activity,what type/classification of seizure would you say Edward is having and from where would you speculate it originates? What do you think is the likely prognosis of Edward's condition? That is,will it worsen,level out,or reverse in severity? And finally,what treatment strategy would you suggest Edward take,whether it be clinical or surgical?

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Question 3

Would it be possible to describe schizophrenia as a disorder of consciousness? Please support your answer with information from the text.(Hint: consider deficiencies in empathy,theory of mind,etc.)

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Question 4

A patient presents with poor concentration,headaches,tiredness,and occasional terrifying visions that have occurred both during the day and at night.Name two disorders of consciousness (from chapter 16)that you would consider for diagnosis and why.What additional information would you need to make a differential diagnosis between these disorders? Include one or more of the following that would assist in your diagnosis: tests you would perform,relevant history,or further explanation of symptoms.

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Question 5

Describe what happens in the brain during a seizure.What is the difference between a partial or focal seizure and a generalized seizure? What are some possible ways to prevent a seizure?

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Question 6

Give an example of a disorder,injury or condition that impairs consciousness,indicating your conceptualization of which level(s)or realm(s)of consciousness are impaired in each disorder.

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Question 7

What is the "mark test" and what insights did it bring to the field of neuropsychology?

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Question 8

A seizure which begins as simple jerking of an extremity but evolves into an episode represented by tonic and clonic symptomatology is likely a:
A)simple seizure.
B)generalized seizure.
C)secondarily generalized seizure.
D)absence seizure.

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The initial manifestation of a simple jerking of an extremity suggests a focal (partial) seizure. However, the progression of the seizure to involve wider areas of the brain and muscle groups, resulting in tonic (steadfast contraction) and clonic (rhythmic jerking) symptoms, suggests a secondary generalization of the seizure. The correct answer is C, a secondarily generalized seizure.

Question 9

Provide a comprehensive definition of "consciousness"; that is,what features are commonly attributed to notions of this construct? Do you think that "consciousness" can be understood on a neuropsychological level? Why or why not?

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Question 10

Define consciousness.How does a neuropsychologist ascertain consciousness in a patient?

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Question 11

Describe the evolution of the theory of dreams.Start with Freud's theory and talk about how many dream researchers have come back to a psychological interpretation of dreams.

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Question 12

A seizure characterized by lip smacking and a feeling of fear,is likely a:
A)simple seizure.
B)generalized seizure.
C)complex partial seizure.
D)marching seizure.

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The description of lip smacking and a feeling of fear suggests a complex partial seizure, which originates in a specific area of the brain and can involve unusual movements or sensations, as well as altered consciousness or emotions. Simple seizures do not involve a change in consciousness, generalized seizures affect the entire brain and can cause convulsions, and marching seizures are not a recognized category of seizure.

Question 13

Seizures may be experienced secondary to:
A)alcohol withdrawal.
B)sleep deprivation.
C)high degrees of stress.
D)all of these

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Seizures can be caused by a variety of factors including alcohol withdrawal, sleep deprivation, and high levels of stress. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Involuntary head turning,with no other symptoms,is likely to signify which type of seizure?
A)simple
B)secondarily generalized
C)jacksonian
D)generalized

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Question 15

Seizures occur due to:
A)excessive inhibitory synchronous neuronal firing.
B)excessive inhibitory asynchronous neuronal firing.
C)excessive excitatory synchronous neuronal firing.
D)excessive excitatory asynchronous neuronal firing.

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Seizures occur due to excessive excitatory synchronous neuronal firing, which can cause a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, leading to seizures.

Question 16

Treatment for epilepsy includes:
A)anticonvulsant medication.
B)neurosurgery.
C)stress management.
D)all of these

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The treatment for epilepsy can include all of the options listed. Anticonvulsant medication is usually the first line of treatment and can help control seizures. Neurosurgery may be an option for certain types of epilepsy that cannot be controlled with medication. Stress management techniques like relaxation techniques or therapy can help manage stress, which can trigger seizures in some people. Therefore, all of these options can be used in combination or separately to treat epilepsy.

Quiz 16: Alterations of Consciousness

Describe what can happen before and after a person experiences a seizure.

Would it be possible to describe schizophrenia as a disorder of consciousness? Please support your answer with information from the text.(Hint: consider deficiencies in empathy,theory of mind,etc.)

Describe what happens in the brain during a seizure.What is the difference between a partial or focal seizure and a generalized seizure? What are some possible ways to prevent a seizure?

Give an example of a disorder,injury or condition that impairs consciousness,indicating your conceptualization of which level(s)or realm(s)of consciousness are impaired in each disorder.

What is the "mark test" and what insights did it bring to the field of neuropsychology?

A seizure which begins as simple jerking of an extremity but evolves into an episode represented by tonic and clonic symptomatology is likely a:

Provide a comprehensive definition of "consciousness"; that is,what features are commonly attributed to notions of this construct? Do you think that "consciousness" can be understood on a neuropsychological level? Why or why not?

Define consciousness.How does a neuropsychologist ascertain consciousness in a patient?

Describe the evolution of the theory of dreams.Start with Freud's theory and talk about how many dream researchers have come back to a psychological interpretation of dreams.

A seizure characterized by lip smacking and a feeling of fear,is likely a:

Seizures may be experienced secondary to:

Involuntary head turning,with no other symptoms,is likely to signify which type of seizure?

Seizures occur due to:

Treatment for epilepsy includes: