PSYCH MISC TEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS
1
Which of the following describes a positron emission tomography
(PET) scanner?
•
A device that uses magnetic fields to produce images of brain structures
•
A device that uses radioactive fluid to determine the active areas of the brain
•
A device that uses magnetic fields to measure blood flow
•
An X-ray device that can create a 3D model of the brain
CONCEPT
Measuring Brain Function and Mapping the Brain
2
Which of the following statements describes the pituitary gland?
•
It regulates the body's rhythms and secretes melatonin.
•
It regulates metabolism and has a large impact on personality.
•
It controls signals for other glands and is considered the "master gland."
CONCEPT
, PSYCH MISC TEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS
Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
3
Which of the following can occur if the occipital lobe is damaged?
•
An individual may find it difficult to comprehend the people and objects that
he or she sees.
•
, PSYCH MISC TEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS
An individual may be at a greater risk for developing brain cancer.
•
An individual may have difficulty speaking and understanding the speech of
others.
•
An individual may no longer be able to see or hear.
CONCEPT
Cerebral Cortex: Parietal Lobes, Temporal Lobes and Occipital lobes
4
While Jim cannot remember the name of his first grade teacher off the top of
his head, he quickly recalls her name when he is given a list of teachers from
his primary school.
Jim’s ability to select the teacher's name from a list of alternatives
is an example of which of the following?
•
Serial position effect
•
Recall
•
Recognition
•
Relearning
CONCEPT
Measuring Memory and Remembering
5
At times, longstanding memories can affect an individual's ability to recover
newly-formed memories.
1
Which of the following describes a positron emission tomography
(PET) scanner?
•
A device that uses magnetic fields to produce images of brain structures
•
A device that uses radioactive fluid to determine the active areas of the brain
•
A device that uses magnetic fields to measure blood flow
•
An X-ray device that can create a 3D model of the brain
CONCEPT
Measuring Brain Function and Mapping the Brain
2
Which of the following statements describes the pituitary gland?
•
It regulates the body's rhythms and secretes melatonin.
•
It regulates metabolism and has a large impact on personality.
•
It controls signals for other glands and is considered the "master gland."
CONCEPT
, PSYCH MISC TEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS
Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
3
Which of the following can occur if the occipital lobe is damaged?
•
An individual may find it difficult to comprehend the people and objects that
he or she sees.
•
, PSYCH MISC TEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS
An individual may be at a greater risk for developing brain cancer.
•
An individual may have difficulty speaking and understanding the speech of
others.
•
An individual may no longer be able to see or hear.
CONCEPT
Cerebral Cortex: Parietal Lobes, Temporal Lobes and Occipital lobes
4
While Jim cannot remember the name of his first grade teacher off the top of
his head, he quickly recalls her name when he is given a list of teachers from
his primary school.
Jim’s ability to select the teacher's name from a list of alternatives
is an example of which of the following?
•
Serial position effect
•
Recall
•
Recognition
•
Relearning
CONCEPT
Measuring Memory and Remembering
5
At times, longstanding memories can affect an individual's ability to recover
newly-formed memories.
