Question 1

CT scans and MRI scans are considered ______ imaging techniques.
A)structural
B)functional
C)subcortical
D)hemispheric

Accepted Answer

CT scans and MRI scans are used to examine the structure of organs and tissues in the body, such as bones, organs, and soft tissues. They are not used to assess functional activity or activity in specific regions of the brain, making them structural imaging techniques.

Question 2

Dr.Amad is a psychologist who is studying how parts of the brain control particular mental or behavioral functions,such as being able to recognize faces,speak,problem­solve,or move one's hands or feet.Dr.Amad would be referred to as as a
A)neurogenic psychologist.
B)biopsychologist.
C)physiological behaviorist.
D)cranial behaviorist.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Amad is studying the relationship between the brain and behavior, which falls under the field of biopsychology. Biopsychologists study how biological processes and structures, such as the brain, influence behavior. The other options (neurogenic psychologist, physiological behaviorist, and cranial behaviorist) are not commonly used terms in the field of psychology.

Question 3

The study of how biological processes,the brain,and the nervous system are related to behavior is called
A)neuroinduction.
B)biopsychology.
C)physiological behaviorism.
D)ablation.

Accepted Answer

Biopsychology is the study of how biological processes, including the brain and nervous system, are related to behavior. Neuroinduction refers to the formation or development of neural tissue, and is not directly related to behavior. Physiological behaviorism is a type of behaviorist psychology that focuses on the physiological processes underlying behavior, but does not necessarily incorporate the study of the brain or nervous system. Ablation refers to the removal or destruction of tissue, and while it may be used in biopsychology research, it is not the study of how biological processes are related to behavior.

Question 4

Which technique produces the most detailed images of brain structures and allows any two-dimensional plane,or slice,of the body to be selected and displayed as an image on a computer screen?
A)MRI scan
B)ESB
C)CT scan
D)EEG

Accepted Answer

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) produces the most detailed images of brain structures and allows any two-dimensional plane, or slice, of the body to be selected and displayed as an image on a computer screen. MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to generate images of the body. EEG (electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity in the brain, while CT scan (computed tomography) uses X-rays to create images of the body. ESB (Electrical Stimulation of the Brain) is not a medical imaging technique.

Question 5

Which of the following brain tools can be used to map location,shape,and size of brain structures in living brains as well as any abnormal structures,such as tumors,that may be present?
A)CT scan and MRI scan
B)PET scan and EEG
C)ESB
D)deep lesioning

Accepted Answer

CT scan (computed tomography) and MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging) both use a non-invasive imaging technique to produce images of the brain's structure. They can accurately map the location, shape, and size of brain structures in living brains and also detect any abnormal structures, such as tumors. PET scan (positron emission tomography) is mainly used to examine the brain's activity and metabolism, while EEG (electroencephalography) measures the brain's electrical activity. ESB (electrical stimulation of the brain) and deep lesioning (surgical destruction of brain tissue) are invasive procedures and not commonly used for mapping brain structures.

Question 6

The research strategy of linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions is known as
A)ablation.
B)constraint-induced functionality.
C)localization of function.
D)functional analysis.

Accepted Answer

Localization of function refers to the research strategy of linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions. Ablation is the removal or destruction of brain tissue to study the functions of different brain regions. Constraint-induced functionality is a rehabilitation technique that aims to improve the functioning of a particular limb by restricting the use of the other limb(s). Functional analysis is a method of behavior analysis that involves analyzing the antecedents and consequences of a behavior to understand its function.

Question 7

When a researcher tries to identify which structures in the brain control specific psychological or behavioral functions,such as recognizing faces or moving the hands,the basic research strategy is called
A)localization of function.
B)constraint-induced analysis.
C)extrapolated functional analysis.
D)neuroplasticity.

Accepted Answer

Localization of function is the basic research strategy that attempts to identify specific brain structures responsible for controlling behavioral or psychological functions. It seeks to understand how different areas of the brain contribute to the overall functioning of the mind and behavior. Constraint-induced analysis, extrapolated functional analysis, and neuroplasticity are all related concepts, but they do not describe the specific process of identifying brain structures for specific functions.

Question 8

Anatomists learned that the brain is made up of many distinct areas or "parts" by cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and then examining them under a microscope.This procedure being used is known as
A)laterization.
B)neural induction.
C)corticalization.
D)dissection.

Accepted Answer

The procedure of cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and examining them under a microscope is known as dissection.

Question 9

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called the
A)ESB.
B)ablation technique.
C)MRI scan.
D)EEG.

Accepted Answer

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called an MRI scan. ESB stands for electrical stimulation of the brain, which is a different technique used in neuroscience research. Ablation technique involves removing part of the brain to study its function, while EEG measures electrical activity in the brain.

Question 10

Computed tomographic (CT)scanning involves
A)a specialized type of X-ray.
B)the detection,amplification,and recording of electrical activity in the brain.
C)the use of a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain.
D)a computer-generated image of brain activity based on glucose consumption in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Computed tomography scanning involves using a specialized type of X-ray to generate detailed images of internal structures in the body.

Question 11

Jessie is a psychologist who specializes in how a person's biological processes,brain,and nervous system are related to behavior.Jessie would be referred to as a
A)neurogenic psychologist.
B)biopsychologist.
C)physiological behaviorist.
D)cranial behaviorist.

Accepted Answer

Jessie's specialization in how biology and behavior are related makes her a biopsychologist. The other choices may not accurately describe her area of expertise.

Question 12

Dissection revealed that the brain was made up of many anatomically distinct areas or "parts." This technique involves
A)linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions.
B)direct electrical stimulation and activation of brain tissue.
C)cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and examining them under a microscope.
D)studying subtle behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction,including clumsiness,an awkward gait,poor hand-eye coordination,and other perceptual and motor problems.

Accepted Answer

Dissection involves cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and examining them under a microscope to reveal distinct anatomical areas in the brain.

Question 13

If damage to a particular part of the brain consistently leads to a particular loss of function,then we say that the function is
A)localized in that structure.
B)generalized for that structure.
C)ablated within that structure.
D)constrained to that structure.

Accepted Answer

If damage to a particular part of the brain consistently leads to a particular loss of function, then we say that the function is localized in that structure. This means that the function is specifically located in that part of the brain and cannot be performed by any other part. This is the basis of the concept of functional specialization in the brain.

Question 14

The MRI scan obtains an image of the brain by using
A)electrode patches placed on the skull.
B)magnetic fields.
C)x-rays.
D)radioactive glucose.

Accepted Answer

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan obtains an image of the brain by using strong magnetic fields and radio waves.

Question 15

During practice,a football player experiences symptoms commonly associated with having a stroke.The coaches rush him to the hospital so that the doctors can view the structure of this player's brain using a specialized X­ray technique known as a(n)
A)ESB.
B)CT scan.
C)PET scan.
D)ablation.

Accepted Answer

A CT (computed tomography) scan is a specialized X-ray technique that allows doctors to view the structure of the brain and detect any abnormalities, including signs of a stroke. An ESB (electrical stimulation of the brain) is a procedure used to map brain function, while a PET (positron emission tomography) scan is a type of imaging that shows how organs and tissues are functioning. Ablation is a procedure where a surgeon removes or destroys tissue, and is not typically used to diagnose stroke symptoms.

Question 16

Juan's physician has told him that he wants him to take a test that will give a three-dimensional representation of Juan's brain.This procedure will require Juan to be placed in a strong magnetic field.The test being discussed is the
A)EEG.
B)CT scan.
C)MRI scan.
D)PET scan.

Accepted Answer

The test that Juan's physician is referring to is the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, which uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create a detailed, three-dimensional image of the brain. EEG (electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity in the brain, CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images, and PET (positron emission tomography) scan uses a radioactive tracer to measure brain activity. None of these tests require placement in a magnetic field.

Question 17

Clarence was in a car accident,and the doctor suspects that he may have suffered damage to his brain.He is put in a chamber with a strong magnetic field that will yield a three-dimensional picture of Clarence's brain.Which technique is being utilized?
A)EEG
B)MRI
C)PET
D)CT

Accepted Answer

A strong magnetic field is used to produce a three-dimensional picture of the brain, which is characteristic of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. EEG (electroencephalography) measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp, while PET (positron emission tomography) and CT (computed tomography) scan use different methods to visualize brain activity and structure.

Question 18

Many techniques have been developed to help identify brain structures and the functions they control.These research techniques are part of the basic research strategy known as
A)constraint-induced analysis.
B)localization of function.
C)neuroplastic analysis.
D)functional lateralization.

Accepted Answer

The techniques developed to identify brain structures and their functions are part of the basic research strategy known as localization of function. This strategy involves identifying the specific locations or regions of the brain responsible for certain functions or behaviors. The other choices (constraint-induced analysis, neuroplastic analysis, and functional lateralization) do not accurately describe this research strategy.

Question 19

A specialized type of X-ray was used to show the area where a tumor was located within a patient's brain.This type of X-ray is known as a(n)
A)computed tomographic scan.
B)electroencephalography.
C)positron emission tomography.
D)functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Accepted Answer

Computed tomographic scan is a specialized type of X-ray that provides detailed images of internal structures in the body. It is often used to locate tumors or other abnormalities in the brain. Electroencephalography (B) is a technique used to measure electrical activity in the brain, while positron emission tomography (C) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (D) are imaging techniques that provide information about brain activity, but are not specialized types of X-rays.

Question 20

Using which brain tool is X-ray information collected by a computer from a number of different angles and then formed into an image of the brain to reveal the effects of strokes,injuries,tumors,and other brain disorders?
A)CT scan
B)EEG
C)PET scan
D)functional MRI

Accepted Answer

A CT scan, or computerized tomography scan, uses X-rays taken from multiple angles to create a detailed image of the brain. This type of scan is often used to diagnose strokes, injuries, tumors, and other brain disorders because it can provide a clear picture of the inside of the brain. EEG, PET scans, and functional MRI scans all provide different types of information about the brain, but they do not use X-rays to create images like a CT scan does.

Quiz 9: Brain and Behavior: Brain Research

CT scans and MRI scans are considered ______ imaging techniques.

Dr.Amad is a psychologist who is studying how parts of the brain control particular mental or behavioral functions,such as being able to recognize faces,speak,problemsolve,or move one's hands or feet.Dr.Amad would be referred to as as a

The study of how biological processes,the brain,and the nervous system are related to behavior is called

Which technique produces the most detailed images of brain structures and allows any two-dimensional plane,or slice,of the body to be selected and displayed as an image on a computer screen?

Which of the following brain tools can be used to map location,shape,and size of brain structures in living brains as well as any abnormal structures,such as tumors,that may be present?

The research strategy of linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions is known as

When a researcher tries to identify which structures in the brain control specific psychological or behavioral functions,such as recognizing faces or moving the hands,the basic research strategy is called

Anatomists learned that the brain is made up of many distinct areas or "parts" by cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and then examining them under a microscope.This procedure being used is known as

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called the

Computed tomographic (CT) scanning involves

Jessie is a psychologist who specializes in how a person's biological processes,brain,and nervous system are related to behavior.Jessie would be referred to as a

Dissection revealed that the brain was made up of many anatomically distinct areas or "parts." This technique involves

If damage to a particular part of the brain consistently leads to a particular loss of function,then we say that the function is

The MRI scan obtains an image of the brain by using

During practice,a football player experiences symptoms commonly associated with having a stroke.The coaches rush him to the hospital so that the doctors can view the structure of this player's brain using a specialized Xray technique known as a(n)

Juan's physician has told him that he wants him to take a test that will give a three-dimensional representation of Juan's brain.This procedure will require Juan to be placed in a strong magnetic field.The test being discussed is the

Clarence was in a car accident,and the doctor suspects that he may have suffered damage to his brain.He is put in a chamber with a strong magnetic field that will yield a three-dimensional picture of Clarence's brain.Which technique is being utilized?

Many techniques have been developed to help identify brain structures and the functions they control.These research techniques are part of the basic research strategy known as

A specialized type of X-ray was used to show the area where a tumor was located within a patient's brain.This type of X-ray is known as a(n)

Using which brain tool is X-ray information collected by a computer from a number of different angles and then formed into an image of the brain to reveal the effects of strokes,injuries,tumors,and other brain disorders?