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Chapter Eleven
Neuroscience and Counselling
Learning Objectives
LO 11.1 Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
LO 11.2 Describe how neuroscience is emerging as a new force in counselling.
LO 11.3 Identify methods for studying the brain, including neuroimaging.
LO 11.4 Explore how the concept of neuroplasticity can be used in counselling.
LO 11.5 Explain the basic structure of the brain.
LO 11.6 Understand the function of neurons and neurotransmitters.
LO 11.7 Describe the range of acquired brain injuries.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Neuroscience is:
a. the study of the nervous system including the brain.
b. pseudoscience.
c. based on behavioural management principles.
d. intricately linked to psychoanalysis.
e. an imaging technique.
Answer: a - the study of the nervous system including the brain
LO 11.2: Describe how neuroscience is emerging as a new force in counselling.
2. The brain has how many neurons?
a. 100,000
b. one million
c. eighty billion
d. five hundred million
e. one hundred trillion
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Answer: c - eighty billion
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
3. Neuroplasticity is a term used to describe:
a. the fact that the brain does not change over the lifespan b. the permanent nature of
most brain injuries.
c. how the brain metabolizes drugs.
d. the brain’s ability to change.
e. an innovative approach to brain surgery.
Answer: d - the brain’s ability to change
LO 11.4: Explore how the concept of neuroplasticity can be used in counselling.
4. How many hemispheres does the human brain have?
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five in men, three in women
e. an indeterminate number
Answer: a - two
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
5. Broca’s area is associated with:
a. language
b. emotions
c. sensory perception
d. motion
e. sexual desire
Answer: a - language
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
6. Which of the following is considered a brain lobe:
a. parietal
b. hypothalamus
c. brain stem
d. amygdala
e. spinal cord
Answer: a - parietal
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
7. The occipital lobes are responsible for:
a. touch
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b. vision
c. hearing
d. smell
e. all the above
Answer: b - vision
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
8. The limbic system is primarily concerned with:
a. control of our arms and legs
b. flexibility of movement
c. emotions
d. regulating heartbeat
e. hearing
Answer: c - emotions
LO 11.5: Explain the basic structure of the brain.
9. An EEG measures
a. blood pressure.
b. neuronal activity in the brain.
c. electrical activity in the brain.
d. depression.
e. functioning of the heart.
Answer: c - electrical activity in the brain
LO 11.3: Identify methods for studying the brain, including neuroimaging.
10. Dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate are examples of
a. neurotransmitters.
b. parts of the endocrine system.
c. parts of the brain.
d. proteins.
e. street drugs.
Answer: a - neurotransmitters
LO 11.6: Understand the function of neurons and neurotransmitters.
11. Neural transmission is a
a. brain disorder.
b. counselling technique that harnesses brain plasticity.
c. chemical signal from one neuron to another.
d. rigid pattern of thinking caused by repetitive actions.
e. breakdown of myelin that results in multiple sclerosis.
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Answer: c - chemical signal from one neuron to another
LO 11.6: Understand the function of neurons and neurotransmitters.
12. Alzheimer’s
a. is caused by a brain tumour.
b. an example of a neurocognitive disorder.
c. only happens to people over 65.
d. is fatal for about 65% of those with the disease.
e. can be cured with medication.
Answer: b - an example of a neurocognitive disorder
LO 11.7: Describe the range of acquired brain injuries.
13. Sundowning is best described as
a. depression.
b. hallucinations caused by brain lesions.
c. relief experienced by people treated with Prozac.
d. late-day confusion often experienced by people with dementia
e. a counselling strategy designed to calm people with mania.
Answer: d - late-day confusion often experienced by people with dementia
LO 11.7: Describe the range of acquired brain injuries.
14. The part of the brain associated with higher-order thinking, good judgment, and decision-
making is the:
a. amygdala.
b. temporal lobe.
c. central nervous system.
d. limbic system.
e. frontal lobe.
Answer: e - frontal lobe
LO 11.5: Explain the basic structure of the brain.
15. The hippocampus is responsible for
a. hearing.
b. language and speech.
c. vision.
d. decision making.
e. storing memories.
Answer: e - storing memories
LO 11.5: Explain the basic structure of the brain.
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This change ensures all chapters are included in the test bank. Chap 1 to 11
Complete Chapters ✅
Bob Shebib
Choices: Interviewing and Counselling Skills for Canadians, 9/e
Test Bank
Chapter Eleven
Neuroscience and Counselling
Learning Objectives
LO 11.1 Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
LO 11.2 Describe how neuroscience is emerging as a new force in counselling.
LO 11.3 Identify methods for studying the brain, including neuroimaging.
LO 11.4 Explore how the concept of neuroplasticity can be used in counselling.
LO 11.5 Explain the basic structure of the brain.
LO 11.6 Understand the function of neurons and neurotransmitters.
LO 11.7 Describe the range of acquired brain injuries.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Neuroscience is:
a. the study of the nervous system including the brain.
b. pseudoscience.
c. based on behavioural management principles.
d. intricately linked to psychoanalysis.
e. an imaging technique.
Answer: a - the study of the nervous system including the brain
LO 11.2: Describe how neuroscience is emerging as a new force in counselling.
2. The brain has how many neurons?
a. 100,000
b. one million
c. eighty billion
d. five hundred million
e. one hundred trillion
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Answer: c - eighty billion
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
3. Neuroplasticity is a term used to describe:
a. the fact that the brain does not change over the lifespan b. the permanent nature of
most brain injuries.
c. how the brain metabolizes drugs.
d. the brain’s ability to change.
e. an innovative approach to brain surgery.
Answer: d - the brain’s ability to change
LO 11.4: Explore how the concept of neuroplasticity can be used in counselling.
4. How many hemispheres does the human brain have?
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five in men, three in women
e. an indeterminate number
Answer: a - two
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
5. Broca’s area is associated with:
a. language
b. emotions
c. sensory perception
d. motion
e. sexual desire
Answer: a - language
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
6. Which of the following is considered a brain lobe:
a. parietal
b. hypothalamus
c. brain stem
d. amygdala
e. spinal cord
Answer: a - parietal
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
7. The occipital lobes are responsible for:
a. touch
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b. vision
c. hearing
d. smell
e. all the above
Answer: b - vision
LO 11.1: Acquire a basic understanding of the brain and mind.
8. The limbic system is primarily concerned with:
a. control of our arms and legs
b. flexibility of movement
c. emotions
d. regulating heartbeat
e. hearing
Answer: c - emotions
LO 11.5: Explain the basic structure of the brain.
9. An EEG measures
a. blood pressure.
b. neuronal activity in the brain.
c. electrical activity in the brain.
d. depression.
e. functioning of the heart.
Answer: c - electrical activity in the brain
LO 11.3: Identify methods for studying the brain, including neuroimaging.
10. Dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate are examples of
a. neurotransmitters.
b. parts of the endocrine system.
c. parts of the brain.
d. proteins.
e. street drugs.
Answer: a - neurotransmitters
LO 11.6: Understand the function of neurons and neurotransmitters.
11. Neural transmission is a
a. brain disorder.
b. counselling technique that harnesses brain plasticity.
c. chemical signal from one neuron to another.
d. rigid pattern of thinking caused by repetitive actions.
e. breakdown of myelin that results in multiple sclerosis.
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Answer: c - chemical signal from one neuron to another
LO 11.6: Understand the function of neurons and neurotransmitters.
12. Alzheimer’s
a. is caused by a brain tumour.
b. an example of a neurocognitive disorder.
c. only happens to people over 65.
d. is fatal for about 65% of those with the disease.
e. can be cured with medication.
Answer: b - an example of a neurocognitive disorder
LO 11.7: Describe the range of acquired brain injuries.
13. Sundowning is best described as
a. depression.
b. hallucinations caused by brain lesions.
c. relief experienced by people treated with Prozac.
d. late-day confusion often experienced by people with dementia
e. a counselling strategy designed to calm people with mania.
Answer: d - late-day confusion often experienced by people with dementia
LO 11.7: Describe the range of acquired brain injuries.
14. The part of the brain associated with higher-order thinking, good judgment, and decision-
making is the:
a. amygdala.
b. temporal lobe.
c. central nervous system.
d. limbic system.
e. frontal lobe.
Answer: e - frontal lobe
LO 11.5: Explain the basic structure of the brain.
15. The hippocampus is responsible for
a. hearing.
b. language and speech.
c. vision.
d. decision making.
e. storing memories.
Answer: e - storing memories
LO 11.5: Explain the basic structure of the brain.
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