You passed this Milestone
17 questions were answered correctly.
3 questions were answered incorrectly.
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
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.
, 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.
These occurrences are referred to as which of the following?
Repression
Suppression
17 questions were answered correctly.
3 questions were answered incorrectly.
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
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.
, 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.
These occurrences are referred to as which of the following?
Repression
Suppression
