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Unit 1 VCE Psychology Exam revision

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cognitive development means...

a)

how children think

b)

how children explore

c)

how children figure things out

d)

all of the above

2.

Cognitive development is the development of...

a)

knowledge

b)

skills

c)

problem-solving

d)

all of the above

3.

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

a)

false

b)

true

4.

How long does the sensorimotor stage last?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

3 years

d)

4 years

5.

Piaget thought that an infant's perception and understanding of the world didn't depended on their motor development

a)

true

b)

false

6.

The age range of Concrete Operational stage

a)

0-2

b)

2-7

c)

7-12

d)

12 and beyond

7.

The age range of Formal Operational stage

a)

0-2

b)

2-7

c)

7-12

d)

12 and beyond

8.

The age range of Preoperational stage

a)

0-2

b)

2-7

c)

7-12

d)

12 and beyond

9.
Begins to use language
Egocentric
Categorize objects by color
a)
Sensormotor
b)
Preoperational
c)
Concrete Operational 
d)
Formal Operatinal
10.
Thinks logically
Number conversions (weight, mass, length etc.)
Categorize ideas in sequence
a)
Sensormotor
b)
Preoperational
c)
Concrete Operational 
d)
Formal Operatinal
11.
Thinks abstractly
Wonders of the future 
What ifs?
Constructs Hypothesis and tests 
a)
Sensormotor
b)
Preoperational
c)
Concrete Operational 
d)
Formal Operatinal
12.

Children in the preoperational stage have difficulty taking the perspective of another person. This is known as:

a)

Egocentrism

b)

Object Permanence

c)

Reversibility

d)

Metacognition

13.

Two containers hold the same amount, but Jane thinks that the taller, skinnier glass holds more. This is known as:

a)

Object Permanence

b)

Ego centrism

c)

Conservation

d)

Reversibility

14.

A child learns on object permanence during the _____.

a)

Sensorimotor Stage

b)

Pre-Operational

c)

Concrete Operational

d)

Formal Operational

15.

the process of incorporating new information into one's existing knowledge of the world

a)

Accomodation

b)

Assimilation

c)

Object Permanence

d)

Reversibility

16.

the process through which one changes their existing mental structures and schemes in order to accommodate new information.

a)

Accomodation

b)

Assimilation

c)

Object Permanence

d)

Reversibility

17.

__ are mental representations or concepts.

a)

postulate

b)

theory

c)

concept

d)

schema

18.

In which of the following stages will children learn the concept of conservation?

a)

Sensorimotor Stage

b)

Pre-Operational

c)

Concrete Operational

d)

Formal Operational

19.

The ability to use deductive logic, think abstractly and systematically solve problems emerges during the:

a)

Sensorimotor Stage

b)

Pre-Operational

c)

Concrete Operational

d)

Formal Operational

20.

The cloth mother and the wire mother were what?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Extraneous variable

d)

Control variable

21.

What was the dependent variable for Harlow's study

a)

The amount of time spent feeding

b)

The amount of time spent with each mother

c)

The length of time the monkeys stayed in the cage

d)

How aggressive the monkeys were

22.

What did the monkeys do when they were frightened by a loud noise

a)

Hide in the corner of the cage

b)

Shriek at the noise

c)

Run to the cloth mother

d)

Run to the wire mother

23.

What conclusion can we draw from Harlow's research

a)

The importance of food

b)

Monkeys are better at socializing when they come out the cage

c)

Contact comfort is the most important factor when forming attachment

d)

Contact is equally as important as food when forming an attachment

24.
One of the effects of Genie's childhood upbringing was:
a)
she was afraid of humans
b)
she had a bunny-like walk
c)
she was comforted by blankets
d)
she would not eat with utensils
25.
After a few  months with the research team Genie was:
a)
not toilet trained
b)
had a vocabulary of 100 words
c)
was refusing to speak
d)
was a behavioral problem 
26.

Mary Ainsworth is...

a)

a psychologist that studied the Strange Situation.

b)

a psychologist who said that attachments were formed at survival.

c)

a nice name

27.

Insecure Avoidant is..

a)

an attachment to one primary caregiver.

b)

when a child forms no attachment.

c)

the child is quite independent of the caregiver.

d)

the child can be clingy and demanding yet awkward with the caregiver at the same time.

28.

Insecure resistant is..

a)

The child can be clingy and demanding yet awkward with the caregiver at the same time.

b)

an attachment to one primary caregiver.

c)

when a child forms no attachment to a caregiver

d)

the child is quite independent of the care giver.

29.

Critical Period is...

a)

a psychologist who said that attachments were formed for survival.

b)

an attachment to one primary caregiver.

c)

A time where attachment must take place or there will be long term consequences.

d)

the child is quite independent of the caregiver.

30.

According to the attachment theory, which years of childhood are children most vulnerable with regards to attachment?

a)

13-18 years

b)

20-40 years

c)

0- 5years

d)

5-10 years

31.

According to the biopsychosocial model, losing a job is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

32.

According to the biopsychosocial model, an inadequate diet is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

33.

According to the biopsychosocial model, stigma preventing someone from accessing treatment is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

34.

According to the biopsychosocial model, poor response to medication is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

35.

According to the biopsychosocial model, poor sleep is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

36.

According to the biopsychosocial model, lack of employment is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

37.

According to the biopsychosocial model, inadequate exercise is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

38.

According to the biopsychosocial model, impaired reasoning and memory is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

39.

Which of the following is NOT an approach to defining normality?

a)

Situational

b)

Personal

c)

Statistical

d)

Functional

40.

The _____ approach to normality defines normality by determining whether behaviour is typical to the cultural vales and beliefs of a particular society.

a)

Historical

b)

Social

c)

Cultural

d)

Socio-cultural

41.

Having an IQ of 180 would be considered abnormal according to which approach?

a)

Intelligence

b)

Normal

c)

Statistical

d)

Historical

42.

Mowing the lawn in the middle of the night would be considered abnormal according to which approach?

a)

Situational

b)

Socio-cultural

c)

Functional

d)

Medical

43.

Having diabetes would be considered abnormal according to which approach?

a)

Socio-cultural

b)

Functional

c)

Health

d)

Medical

44.

Being unable to hold down a steady job would be considered abnormal according to which approach?

a)

Functional

b)

Employment

c)

Income

d)

Age appropriate

45.

Homosexuality would be considered abnormal according to which approach?

a)

Medical

b)

Functional

c)

Statistical

d)

Historical

46.

What is considered normal remains stable across time, culture and situations.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Method of intense study of just one individual:

a)

Naturalistic Observation

b)

Experimental Study

c)

Case Study

d)

Survey

48.

In an experiment, the _________________ variable is tested by the researcher to observe its effect(s) on the _________________ variable.

a)

A.independent; dependent

b)

B.first; second

c)

C.dependent; independent

d)

D.research; results

49.

Measure of central tendency calculated by adding up all scores and dividing by the number of scores in the data set.

a)

Median

b)

Mode

c)

Mean

50.
This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles
a)
Case Study
b)
Survey
c)
Observational
d)
Correlational
e)
Experiments
51.
This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).
a)
Experiments
b)
Case Study
c)
Survey
d)
Observational
e)
Correlational
52.
The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively.
a)
Survey
b)
Observational
c)
Correlational
d)
Experiments
e)
Case Study
53.
You psychology professor wants to describe the average score on your first psychology test.  Which measure of central tendency is your professor most likely to use? 
a)
mean
b)
median
c)
mode 
d)
harmonic mean
54.

Identify the type of relationship between weight and price.

a)

The price is never 0 on the graph

b)

As weight increases, price increases

c)

There is a negative linear correlation between weight and price

d)

The price gets high at the end of the graph

55.

The mode is:

a)

The average of all the values

b)

The middle number

c)

The most frequently occurring number

d)

The first number you see

56.
Independent variable is to dependent variable as _________ is to ____________.
a)
hypothesis | conclusion
b)
effect | cause
c)
cause | effect.
d)
conclusion | hypothesis
57.

If I want to gather how all students are feeling about remote learning so far, which method would make the most sense?

a)

Experimental

b)

Naturalistic observation

c)

Case study

d)

Survey

58.

An individual suffered a major traumatic brain injury after getting in a bad accident at work. If a psychologist wants to know the effects of the trauma, what method would be best?

a)

Naturalistic observation

b)

Case study

c)

Experimental research

d)

Survey

59.

In experimental studies which group receives nothing? In other words, they do not get the variable that is under study.

a)

Experimental group

b)

Control group

60.

This refers to the method of gaining enough participants that represent various backgrounds of people, allowing researchers to generalize results to the larger population:

a)

Full sampling

b)

Double-blind placebo experiment

c)

Random sampling

d)

Naturalistic study

61.

Which of the following is the mode for the data set: 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

9

62.

Which of the following is the median for the data set: 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

9

63.
In a study of the effect of a driver training program on driving skill, a possible operationalisation of the dependent variable would be...
a)
driving quality
b)
number of accidents
c)
hours spent training
d)
amount of traffic
64.
Which answer lists two measures of the spread of data around the mean?
a)
mode and median
b)
standard deviation and range
c)
inferential statistics and descriptive statistics
d)
scattergrams and boxplots
65.
Which statement is correct?
a)
A stratified sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a convenience sample.
b)
A sample is always representative of a population.
c)
A convenience sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a stratified sample.
d)
A small random sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a large stratified sample.
66.
The population in a research study is...
a)
the whole group of research interest.
b)
the smaller group that has been chosen from the group of research interest.
c)
exactly the same as the sample.
d)
always smaller than the sample.
67.
Which answer provides examples of participant variables?
a)
independent variables, dependent variables
b)
time of day, noise level, temperature, location
c)
prior experience, motivation, intelligence, educational background
d)
extraneous variables, confounding variables
68.
Which answer provides examples of situational variables?
a)
independent variables, dependent variables
b)
time of day, noise level, temperature, location
c)
prior experience, motivation, intelligence, educational background
d)
extraneous variables, confounding variables
69.

_______________ is an advantage of a within groups experimental design; ______________ may be a disadvantage.

a)
Reducing the effect of situational variables | order effects
b)
Ease of administration | possible confounding participant variables
c)
Reducing the effect of participant variables | order effects
d)
Complexity of administration | the influence of situational variables
70.

_______________ is an advantage of a between-groups experimental design; ______________ is a disadvantage.

a)
Complexity of administration | the possibility of order effects
b)
Ease of administration | the possibility of participant variables influencing the outcome
c)
Complexity of administration | intrusive pre-testing
d)
Ease of administration | the possibility of order effects
71.
Counterbalancing is a procedure that is intended to reduce ______________ in a/n ______________ design.
a)

order effects | between groups

b)

order effects | within groups

c)

the influence of participant variables | between groups

d)

the influence of participant variables | within groups

72.

In an experiment studying the impact of meditation on stress, the control group should

a)

A.not meditate at all.

b)

B.meditate as often as the experimental group.

c)

C.be able to choose whether to meditate or not.

d)

D.meditate more often than the experimental group.

73.

In an experiment, the _________________ variable is tested by the researcher to observe its effect(s) on the _________________ variable.

a)

A.independent; dependent

b)

B.first; second

c)

C.dependent; independent

d)

D.research; results

74.

Psychology researchers attempt to minimise or eliminate the impact of uncontrolled variables in experiments because the presence of these variables

a)

A.can affect the measurement of the independent variable.

b)

B.means that only the uncontrolled variables are measured.

c)

C.do not enable the researcher to control the dependent variable.

d)

D.make it difficult to isolate and evaluate the impact of the independant variable.

75.

In an experiment, debriefing of participants most likely includes information about

a)

A.each participant’s own results in the study.

b)

B.the number of hours participants will be expected to participate.

c)

C.the procedures that will be required of participants during the experiment.

d)

D.the individual results of other participants in the study.

76.

The main purpose of ethical guidelines for research in Psychology is to

a)

A.minimise the problems that participants cause for researchers.

b)

B.guarantee that the experimentation runs without problems.

c)

C.ensure that any results published will not be challenged.

d)

D.protect the welfare and rights of the participants.

77.

The experimenter effect might occur when participants in an experiment

a)

A.undergo the same procedures as an experimental group, but do not experience effects of the independent variable(s).

b)

B.are all tired from participating from experiments throughout the day.

c)

C.alter their behaviour because of conscious or unconscious cues given to them by the researcher.

d)

D.consciously or unconsciously affect the behaviour of the experimenters in the experiment.

78.

In a study, injections of saline solution (which contains no chemicals) were shown to be quite effective for relieving pain. This is an example of

a)

A.an experimenter effect.

b)

B.a placebo effect.

c)

C.the experimental effect.

d)

D.an order effect.

79.

Knowing enough about a study to decide whether you want to agree to participate

a)

Right to withdraw

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Informed Consent

d)

Privacy

80.

A situation where participants' performance improves because they experience the experimental task more than once.

a)

Fatigue effect

b)

Practice effect

81.

What is the term referred to the extent to which the researcher is testing what they claim to be testing ?

a)

Validity

b)

Reliability

c)

Generalisability

82.

Reliability is the extent to which a procedure is consistent to produce the same results with same people on each occasion.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A research method which obtains data by asking participants to provide information about themselves

a)

Experimental tests

b)

Observations

c)

Self reports

84.

The group of people selected to represent the population in a study.

a)

Sample

b)

Population

85.

Scientific Method

a)

A process of systematic observation, measurement, and experiment to formulate and test hypotheses.

b)

Clear and detailed statements about how you will measure the data collected about the variables.

c)

A sample that has characteristics that are similar to those in the population.

d)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

86.

Representative Sample

a)

A sample that has characteristics that are similar to those in the population.

b)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

c)

The entire group of people or animals in which the researcher is interested.

d)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

87.

Experimental Group

a)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

b)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

c)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

d)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

88.

Control Group

a)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

b)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

c)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

d)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

89.

Placebo Effect

a)

A real response, positive or negative, to an action or substance based solely on expectations, not on the actual properties of the action or substance.

b)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

c)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

d)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

90.

Single-Blind Study

a)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

b)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

c)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

d)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

91.

Double-Blind Study

a)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

b)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

c)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

d)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

92.

Correlation

a)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

b)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

c)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

d)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

93.

Part of the brain involved in balance and coordination

a)

Medulla

b)

Pons

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

94.

This system is important for attention, sleep, arousal; stimulation of this system makes us alert and increases heart rate and blood pressure

a)

Autonomic Nervous System

b)

Reticular Formation

c)

Pons

d)

Thalamus

95.

Located in front of the medulla, it is involved in regulating body movement, attention, sleep, and alertness

a)

Pons

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Thalamus

d)

Cerebrum

96.

Part of the brain involved in vital functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and breathing

a)

Occipital Lobe

b)

Corpus Callosum

c)

Pons

d)

Medulla

97.

Involved in the regulation of temperature, the storage of nutrients, and various aspects of motivation and emotion, hunger and thirst

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Limbic System

d)

Cerebral Cortex

98.

Critical structure in the brain because it serves as a relay station for sensory stimulation; it transmits sensory information to the areas of the brain that interpret and respond to the information

a)

Somatic System

b)

Sensory Neurons

c)

Brain stem

d)

Thalamus

99.

This structure is considered "the crowning glory of the brain" it is the location of the most conscious and intellectual activities

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Grey Matter

d)

Frontal lobe

100.

Outer, wrinkled layer of the brain, it allows us to think; it also deals with memory, language, emotions, complex motor functions, and perception

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Cerebral Cortex

d)

Frontal Lobe

101.

The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain

a)

Axon

b)

Neural pathway

c)

Corpus Callosum

d)

Brain stem

102.

The primary visual area of the cerebral cortex

a)

Occipital lobe

b)

Frontal lobe

c)

Parietal lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

103.

When you touch something with your left hand, to what part of your brain is the information transmitted?

a)

hindbrain

b)

midbrain

c)

right hemisphere

d)

left hemisphere

104.

Which lobe of the brain contains the somatosensory cortex?

a)

frontal

b)

parietal

c)

temporal

d)

occiptial

105.

Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area are both key areas for what type of function?

a)

logic

b)

language

c)

mathematical computation

d)

problem solving

106.
The region of the brain that makes up the majority of the mass of the brain is the
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Brain Stem
c)
Diencephalon
d)
Cerebrum
107.
Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements
a)
Thalamus
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
108.
Which lobe of the brain is this?
a)
Frontal
b)
Parietal
c)
Occipital
d)
Temporal
109.
This brain lobe controls mood changes.
a)
Frontal
b)
Parietal
c)
Occipital
d)
Temporal
110.
Largest part of the neuron that contains the nucleus
a)
axon
b)
cell body
c)
synapse
d)
dendrites
111.
Carries messages away from the cell body of a neuron
a)
nucleus
b)
axon
c)
dendrite
d)
myelin sheath
112.
Carries messages to the cell body of a neuron
a)
synapse
b)
axon
c)
myelin sheath
d)
dendrite
113.
Carries messages to your brain and spinal cord from receptors in your skin
a)
motor neuron
b)
synapse
c)
axon
d)
sensory neuron
114.
Chemicals that are carried across the space between two nerve cells
a)
synapse
b)
neurotransmitters
c)
axons
d)
dendrites
115.
Sends messages from your brain and spinal cord to muscle cells
a)
sensory neuron
b)
inter neuron
c)
motor neuron
d)
reflex
116.
What is the part highlighted in red?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Diencephalon
117.
The last brain area to reach maturity tends to be the
a)
motor cortex
b)
sensory cortex
c)
cerebral cortex
d)
prefrontal cortex
118.
________ is formation of the fatty later encasing the axons. 
a)
Synaptogenesis
b)
Plasticity
c)
Myelination
d)
Axon formation
119.

What is the name of the process of creating new synapses that happens very quickly in the first couple of years after birth

a)

Synaptic pruning

b)

Synaptomiosis

c)

Myelinization

d)

Synaptogenesis

120.

Each burst of synaptogenesis is followed by which of

the following processes?

a)

Degeneration

b)

Loss of axons

c)

Pruning

d)

Formation of dendrites

121.

Your brain has the ability to change in response to

experience. This ability is known as

a)

flexibility

b)

plasticity

c)

responsiveness

d)

reactivity

122.
Adolescents show the following
a)
Poor planning/ initiation/lack of insight into consequences
b)
Risk taking behaviors/ Susceptible to peer pressure
c)
Difficulty monitoring and inhibiting emotions
d)
All of the above
123.
Which of the following statements concerning plasticity in the brain is FALSE?
a)
Damage to one area of brain tissue may result in changes in other areas of the brain that compensate for the damage
b)
Experience can change the features of brain structures
c)
Older brains show more plasticity than younger brains
d)
Even adult brains are able to form additional neurons
124.

Developmental plasticity

a)

occurs as a result of environmental stimulation

b)

whether you want it to or not

c)

at a set time, the environment is not necessary

d)

At the same rate throughout ones life

125.
Damage to the medulla would most likely result in 
a)
impaired planning abilities
b)
death
c)
a coma
d)
blindness
126.
Damage to the prefrontal cortex would most likely result in
a)
diminished planning abilities
b)
death
c)
blindess
d)
coma
127.

The right brain does NOT perform

a)

the reading of facial expressions

b)

mental rotation of objects

c)

arithmetic

d)

creative artistic tasks

128.

A person has a stroke in her occipital lobe. What might happen to her?

a)

reduced planning abilities

b)

deafness

c)

coma

d)

blindness

129.
Hemisphere that is associated with Verbal and Mathematical abilities
a)
Left Hemisphere
b)
Right Hemisphere
130.
Brain hemisphere associated with spatial abilities and recognizing others faces
a)
Left Hemisphere
b)
Right Hemisphere
131.
A  person has difficulty speaking possibly due to a stroke.
a)
Broca's Aphasia
b)
Wernicke's Aphasia
c)
Visual Agnosia
d)
Neglect Syndrome
132.
The part of the brain located at the rear base of the skull that is involved in the basic processes of life is known as the
a)
forebrain 
b)
midbrain 
c)
hindbrain
d)
insane in the membrane
133.

If you can't feel pain in the LEFT arm, there is most likely damage to what area of the brain?

a)

left parietal lobe

b)

right parietal lobe

c)

left frontal lobe

d)

right occipital lobe

134.

What does a severed corpus collosum prevent?

a)

The 4 lobes of the brain communicating

b)

The two hemispheres communicating

c)

Electrical impulses transferring from one side of the brain to the other.

d)

Epileptic seizures

135.

Spatial neglect affects a persons:

a)

Attention

b)

Vision

c)

Hearing

d)

Processing

136.

Adaptive plasticity is best described as:

a)

Ability of the brain to compensate for lost function and/or maximise remaining functions in the event of injury.

b)

The ability of the brain to change in response to experience.

c)

The functions of rerouting and sprouting.

d)

One area of the brain taking over another

137.

The neural mechanism of rerouting is:

a)

The growth of additional branches on dendrites to make new connections

b)

Ability of the brain to compensate for lost function and/or maximise remaining functions in the event of injury.

c)

An undamaged neuron that has lost connection due to surrounding damage making a new connection with another neuron

d)

Functions that were assigned to certain areas of the brain can be reassigned to other undamaged areas

138.

The neural mechanism of sprouting is:

a)

The growth of additional branches on dendrites to make new connections

b)

Ability of the brain to compensate for lost function and/or maximise remaining functions in the event of injury.

c)

An undamaged neuron that has lost connection due to surrounding damage making a new connection with another neuron

d)

Functions that were assigned to certain areas of the brain can be reassigned to other undamaged areas

139.

The neural mechanisms which underlie adaptive plasticity are:

a)

One part of the brain taking over the function of another

b)

Change in the neurons structure and function

c)

The brain compensating for damage

d)

Rerouting and sprouting

140.

The tendency to ignore the left or right side of one's body or left or right visual space is usually caused by damage to:

a)

Left parietal lobe

b)

Right parietal lobe

c)

Left Temporal lobe

d)

Right temporal lobe

141.

The tendency to ignore the left or right side of one's body or left or right visual space is called:

a)

Visual neglect

b)

Left side right side visual neglect

c)

Attention neglect

d)

Spatial neglect

142.

The change in neural connections within the brain that occurs as a result of maturation is referred to as:

a)

shaping

b)

myelination

c)

adaptive plasticity

d)

developmental plasticity

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