,Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8th Ed. | Complete Test Bank
Table of Contents
Part I: Background
Chapter 1: The Development of Neuropsychology
Chapter 2: Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior
Chapter 3: Nervous System Organization
Chapter 4: The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons
Chapter 5: Communication Between Neurons
Chapter 6: The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior
Chapter 7: Imaging the Brain's Activity
Chapter 8: Organization of the Sensory Systems
Chapter 9: Organization of the Motor System
Part II: Cortical Function
Chapter 10: Principles of Neocortical Function
Chapter 11: Cerebral Asymmetry
Chapter 12: Individual Differences in Cerebral Organization
Chapter 13: The Occipital Lobes and Networks
Chapter 14: The Parietal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 15: The Temporal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 16: The Frontal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 17: Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes
Part III: Higher Functions
Chapter 18: Learning and Memory
Chapter 19: Language
Chapter 20: Emotion and the Social Brain
Chapter 21: Spatial Behavior
Chapter 22: Attention and Consciousness
Part IV: Plasticity and Disorders
Chapter 23: Brain Development and Plasticity
Chapter 24: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 25: Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain
Chapter 26: Neurological Disorders
Chapter 27: Psychiatric and Related Disorders
Chapter 28: Neuropsychological Assessment
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, 7th Ed. | Complete Test Bank
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8th Chapter 1
Chapter 1: The
Chapter Development
1: The of Neuropsychology
Development of Neuropsychology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Q1. Neuropsychology is best defined as which of the following?
A. A branch of orthopedic medicine concerned with skull fractures only
B. The exclusive study of peripheral nerve conduction velocities
C. The philosophical analysis of dualism without empirical methods
D. The scientific study of the relations between brain function and behavior
ANS: D
Rationale: Neuropsychology is defined as the scientific study of relations between brain function and behavior,
drawing on anatomy, biology, pharmacology, physiology, and related disciplines.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: 1.1 | KEY: Definition
Q2. Which two theoretical foundations most strongly shape modern neuropsychology?
A. Vitalism and exclusive reliance on introspection
B. Brain theory (the brain is the source of behavior) and neuron theory (the neuron is the basic
structural and functional unit)
C. Cardiac theory of mind and liver-based personality theory
D. Phrenology and humoral theory of the four bodily fluids
ANS: B
Rationale: Kolb and Whishaw emphasize that neuropsychology is grounded in brain theory and neuron theory as its
experimental and conceptual foundations.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: 1.1 | KEY: Foundations
Q3. In the opening Portrait, L.D. sustained a traumatic brain injury. What was his Glasgow Coma Scale
score on arrival, and what does that score indicate?
A. 3 — the lowest possible score on a scale ranging from 3 to 15, indicating deep unresponsiveness
B. 8 — a moderate score typically associated only with mild concussion
C. 15 — fully alert and oriented with no impairment
D. 12 — near-normal responsiveness with only slight confusion
ANS: A
Rationale: L.D. was rated 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, the minimum score, reflecting profound impairment of eye,
verbal, and motor responses.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: TBI / GCS
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Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8th Chapter 1
Q4. Approximately how many U.S. residents receive medical attention each year after traumatic brain
injury, according to figures cited in the text?
A. Exactly 100 per year nationwide
B. Over 50 million
C. About 1.7 million
D. Fewer than 50,000
ANS: C
Rationale: Widely cited estimates indicate that roughly 1.7 million U.S. residents seek medical care annually after TBI.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: TBI epidemiology
Q5. Traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in approximately what percentage of accidental
deaths?
A. Exactly 90 percent of all deaths from any cause
B. Less than 1 percent
C. About 30 percent
D. Zero — TBI never contributes to accidental death
ANS: C
Rationale: TBI contributes to roughly 30% of deaths due to accidents, underscoring its public-health importance.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: TBI mortality
Q6. After apparent recovery from the acute phase of injury, L.D. still showed residual difficulties on
tests of memory and attention that interfered with everyday problem solving. What does this
illustrate?
A. TBI never leaves any lasting cognitive effects after hospital discharge
B. Cognitive residual deficits can persist and impair daily function even when routine neurological
exam looks improved
C. Memory and attention are immune to traumatic brain injury
D. Only motor strength is ever affected by head injury
ANS: B
Rationale: The case illustrates that specialized cognitive testing often reveals residual deficits that affect real-world
function after TBI.
DIF: Comprehension | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: Residual deficits
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Table of Contents
Part I: Background
Chapter 1: The Development of Neuropsychology
Chapter 2: Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior
Chapter 3: Nervous System Organization
Chapter 4: The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons
Chapter 5: Communication Between Neurons
Chapter 6: The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior
Chapter 7: Imaging the Brain's Activity
Chapter 8: Organization of the Sensory Systems
Chapter 9: Organization of the Motor System
Part II: Cortical Function
Chapter 10: Principles of Neocortical Function
Chapter 11: Cerebral Asymmetry
Chapter 12: Individual Differences in Cerebral Organization
Chapter 13: The Occipital Lobes and Networks
Chapter 14: The Parietal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 15: The Temporal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 16: The Frontal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 17: Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes
Part III: Higher Functions
Chapter 18: Learning and Memory
Chapter 19: Language
Chapter 20: Emotion and the Social Brain
Chapter 21: Spatial Behavior
Chapter 22: Attention and Consciousness
Part IV: Plasticity and Disorders
Chapter 23: Brain Development and Plasticity
Chapter 24: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 25: Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain
Chapter 26: Neurological Disorders
Chapter 27: Psychiatric and Related Disorders
Chapter 28: Neuropsychological Assessment
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, 7th Ed. | Complete Test Bank
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8th Chapter 1
Chapter 1: The
Chapter Development
1: The of Neuropsychology
Development of Neuropsychology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Q1. Neuropsychology is best defined as which of the following?
A. A branch of orthopedic medicine concerned with skull fractures only
B. The exclusive study of peripheral nerve conduction velocities
C. The philosophical analysis of dualism without empirical methods
D. The scientific study of the relations between brain function and behavior
ANS: D
Rationale: Neuropsychology is defined as the scientific study of relations between brain function and behavior,
drawing on anatomy, biology, pharmacology, physiology, and related disciplines.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: 1.1 | KEY: Definition
Q2. Which two theoretical foundations most strongly shape modern neuropsychology?
A. Vitalism and exclusive reliance on introspection
B. Brain theory (the brain is the source of behavior) and neuron theory (the neuron is the basic
structural and functional unit)
C. Cardiac theory of mind and liver-based personality theory
D. Phrenology and humoral theory of the four bodily fluids
ANS: B
Rationale: Kolb and Whishaw emphasize that neuropsychology is grounded in brain theory and neuron theory as its
experimental and conceptual foundations.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: 1.1 | KEY: Foundations
Q3. In the opening Portrait, L.D. sustained a traumatic brain injury. What was his Glasgow Coma Scale
score on arrival, and what does that score indicate?
A. 3 — the lowest possible score on a scale ranging from 3 to 15, indicating deep unresponsiveness
B. 8 — a moderate score typically associated only with mild concussion
C. 15 — fully alert and oriented with no impairment
D. 12 — near-normal responsiveness with only slight confusion
ANS: A
Rationale: L.D. was rated 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, the minimum score, reflecting profound impairment of eye,
verbal, and motor responses.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: TBI / GCS
Textbook-grounded items | Carlito 12 pt | Balanced keys 3 Page 1
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Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8th Chapter 1
Q4. Approximately how many U.S. residents receive medical attention each year after traumatic brain
injury, according to figures cited in the text?
A. Exactly 100 per year nationwide
B. Over 50 million
C. About 1.7 million
D. Fewer than 50,000
ANS: C
Rationale: Widely cited estimates indicate that roughly 1.7 million U.S. residents seek medical care annually after TBI.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: TBI epidemiology
Q5. Traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in approximately what percentage of accidental
deaths?
A. Exactly 90 percent of all deaths from any cause
B. Less than 1 percent
C. About 30 percent
D. Zero — TBI never contributes to accidental death
ANS: C
Rationale: TBI contributes to roughly 30% of deaths due to accidents, underscoring its public-health importance.
DIF: Knowledge | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: TBI mortality
Q6. After apparent recovery from the acute phase of injury, L.D. still showed residual difficulties on
tests of memory and attention that interfered with everyday problem solving. What does this
illustrate?
A. TBI never leaves any lasting cognitive effects after hospital discharge
B. Cognitive residual deficits can persist and impair daily function even when routine neurological
exam looks improved
C. Memory and attention are immune to traumatic brain injury
D. Only motor strength is ever affected by head injury
ANS: B
Rationale: The case illustrates that specialized cognitive testing often reveals residual deficits that affect real-world
function after TBI.
DIF: Comprehension | OBJ: Portrait | KEY: Residual deficits
Textbook-grounded items | Carlito 12 pt | Balanced keys 4 Page 2
