Neuropsychology of Sensorimotor/Visual-Spatial/Language Functions Flashcards
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What is an umbrella term used to cover a variety of neurological disabilities that interfere with the ability to use sensory information to function smoothly in daily life? A. Tactile defensiveness disorder B. Sensory processing disorder C. Cerebral palsy D. Developmental coordination disorder
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Sensory processing disorder
2
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Sensory disorders may be manifested in which way? A. Overstimulated B. Under-stimulated C. Sensation seeking D. Any or all of the above
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D. Any or all of the above
3
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Fibers from the nasal retinas cross over to the ipsilateral side of what brain structure? A. Optic chiasm B. Thalamus C. Pons D. Medulla
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A. Optic chiasm
4
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The primary auditory cortex is located in the: A. Inferior part of the parietal lobe B. Superior part of the parietal lobe C. Superior part of the temporal lobe D. Inferior part of the temporal lobe
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Superior part of the temporal lobe
Primary auditory cortex - temporal lobe, superior. Alex is being “superior” about temporarily (temporal) losing hearing.
5
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The pathway for pain and temperature sense is called the: A. Dorsal column-medial lemniscal system B. Anterolateral system C. Ventral stream D. Dorsal stream
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B. Anterolateral system
Pain/temperature = My Aunt Tero Lateral is always in pain and too hot/too cold.
6
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The pathway for touch, proprioception, and movement is called the: A. Dorsal column-medial lemniscal system B. Anterolateral system C. Ventral stream D. Dorsal stream
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A. Dorsal column-medial lemniscal system
Touch and proprioception = DCML (touching lemons and moving the lemons is a skill)
Ventral stream = object identity (what’s up there?)
Dorsal stream = object location (where’s it going?)
7
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This DSM diagnosis is characterized by marked delays in reaching developmental motor milestones (e.g., crawling, walking, sitting), difficulty mastering gross motor tasks (e.g., catching a ball), difficulty with fine motor coordination (e.g., handwriting), and being good at sports: A. Tactile defensiveness disorder B. Sensory processing disorder C. Cerebral palsy D. Developmental coordination disorder
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D. Developmental coordination disorder
8
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This part of the brain is involved in planning complex movements and coordinating movements involving both hands: A. Primary motor cortex B. Supplemental motor cortex C. Premotor cortex D. Posterior parietal cortex
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B. Supplemental motor cortex
9
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Damage to the cerebellum can cause what types of dysfunction? A. Ataxia B. Dysarthia C. Hypotonia D. Any or all of the above
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D. Any or all of the above
Damage to the cerebellum => ataxia, dysarthia, and hypotonia
10
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A child with damage to this part of the brain will accelerate a hand position beyond what is normal when reaching for an object. What part of the brain is damaged in this case? A. Basal ganglia B. Premotor cortex C. Cerebellum D. Primary motor cortex
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C. Cerebellum
