Question 1

The signals in the first few milliseconds of the average auditory evoked potential

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A)   always originate next to the scalp electrode.
B)   are far-field potentials.
C)   originate in the sensory nuclei of the brain stem.
D)   all of the above
E)   both B and C

Question 2

In human patients, EEG activity is commonly recorded directly from

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A)   muscle.
B)   the hippocampus.
C)   the scalp.
D)   the neocortex.
E)   the heart.

Question 3

The main difference between an average evoked potential (AEP)  and a "raw" evoked potential is that

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A)   an AEP is usually unobservable.
B)   an AEP is an alpha wave.
C)   a raw evoked potential is often unobservable amidst the random noise of the ongoing EEG signal.
D)   an AEP is a unit response.
E)   a raw evoked potential is likely to be larger.

Question 4

Alpha wave EEG activity is associated with

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A)   high arousal.
B)   sleep.
C)   relaxed wakefulness.
D)   epilepsy.
E)   evoked potentials.

Question 5

Which of the following procedures is not an adaptation of X-ray photography?

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A)   computed tomography
B)   MRI
C)   CT
D)   angiography
E)   both A and C

Question 6

The reason why radioactive 2-DG is useful for revealing the level of activity of neurons in different parts of the brain is that 2-DG

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A)   is absorbed by neurons in relation to their level of activity.
B)   is metabolized by neurons in relation to their level of activity.
C)   is not metabolized by neurons.
D)   both A and C
E)   both A and B

Question 7

Repetition priming tests are tests of

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A)   explicit memory.
B)   implicit memory.
C)   episodic memory.
D)   semantic memory.
E)   consolidated memory.

Question 8

Illustrated here is the

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A)   Washington Symbols Test.
B)   Wisconsin Card-Sorting Test.
C)   a classic test of parietal-lobe damage.
D)   both A and C
E)   both B and C

Question 9

Reversible lesions can be produced by microinjection directly into the target brain structure of a

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A)   local anesthetic such as lidocaine.
B)   a micro knife blade.
C)   coolant followed by antifreeze.
D)   both A and B
E)   both B and C

Question 10

If a rat is hurt by a small object in a test chamber containing commercial bedding material, the rat will often __________ the object.

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The answer of If a rat is hurt by a...

Question 11

Signal averaging is commonly used in the recording of ERPs because it reduces the magnitude of

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A)   large signals.
B)   sensory evoked potentials.
C)   random signals.
D)   the P300.
E)   far-field potentials.

Question 12

Reversible brain lesions, if properly done,

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A)   destroy only those neurons that have been cooled.
B)   produce a discrete area of permanent damage.
C)   destroy neurons by freezing them.
D)   produce no permanent neural damage.
E)   eliminate all neural activity in the brain for about 3 hours.

Question 13

Which of the following is a contrast X-ray technique?

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A)   angiography
B)   magnetoencephalography
C)   positron emission tomography
D)   structural magnetic resonance imaging
E)   functional MRI

Question 14

The P300

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A)   is an EEG wave that often occurs after the presentation of a momentary stimulus meaningful to the volunteer.
B)   is a negative EEG wave.
C)   is a far-field potential occurring 300 mm from the electrode.
D)   occurs about 300 seconds prior to a response.
E)   is a component of the potential evoked by a meaningless click.

Question 15

In the open-field test, fearful rats are __________, that is, they stay near the walls of the test box.

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The answer of In the open-field test, fearful rats are...

Question 16

The typical __________ maze contains a hidden escape platform.

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The answer of The typical __________ maze contains a hidden...

Question 17

Vestibular function can be assessed by assessing a patient's reaction to

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A)   facial nerve stimulation.
B)   electroencephalography.
C)   cold water flushed in the ear.
D)   needles inserted in the face.
E)   needles inserted in the foot.

Question 18

Intracellular unit recording provides a measure of the __________ potential over time.

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The answer of Intracellular unit recording provides a measure of...

Question 19

In the sodium amytal test, injections are sequentially made into the left and right

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A)   language areas of the cortex.
B)   speech areas of the cortex.
C)   carotid arteries.
D)   auditory cortex.
E)   motor cortex.

Question 20

MEG records

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A)   the time of particular EEG signals.
B)   changes in magnetic fields on the surface of the scalp.
C)   the frequency of particular EEG signals.
D)   the latency of far-field potentials.
E)   the P300.

Exam 5: The Research Methods of Biopsychology

Which of the following is a contrast X-ray technique?

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Reversible lesions can be produced by microinjection directly into the target brain structure of a

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In the open-field test, fearful rats are __________, that is, they stay near the walls of the test box.

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Vestibular function can be assessed by assessing a patient's reaction to

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The signals in the first few milliseconds of the average auditory evoked potential

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In the sodium amytal test, injections are sequentially made into the left and right

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Alpha wave EEG activity is associated with

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Intracellular unit recording provides a measure of the __________ potential over time.

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The P300

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If a rat is hurt by a small object in a test chamber containing commercial bedding material, the rat will often __________ the object.

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Repetition priming tests are tests of

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MEG records

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Which of the following procedures is not an adaptation of X-ray photography?

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In human patients, EEG activity is commonly recorded directly from

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The main difference between an average evoked potential (AEP) and a "raw" evoked potential is that

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The reason why radioactive 2-DG is useful for revealing the level of activity of neurons in different parts of the brain is that 2-DG

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Reversible brain lesions, if properly done,

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Signal averaging is commonly used in the recording of ERPs because it reduces the magnitude of

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Illustrated here is the

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The typical __________ maze contains a hidden escape platform.

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