PSY 344— Human Neuropsychology
Test #1
Define human neuropsychology. - correct answer the scientific study of the relationship between
behavior, cognition, and the brain in humans
Name the four goals of a neuropsychological assessment. - correct answer 1. Determine a person's
general level of cerebral functioning, identify cerebral dysfunction, and localize any injuries in the brain
2. Document the recovery of functioning after brain injury
3. Facilitate patient care and rehabilitation
4. Identify unusual brain organization
What are the two theoretical frameworks underlying neuropsychology? - correct answer 1. The Brain
Hypothesis— the brain is the source of behavior
2. The Neuron Hypothesis— the neuron is the unit of brain structure and function
What are the three main divisions of the brain? - correct answer 1. Forebrain (cerebrum)— divided into
two symmetrical halves: left hemisphere & right hemisphere
2. Brainstem— responsible for unconscious behavior
3. Cerebellum (little brain)— takes care of skilled movements
Distinguish between sulci and gyri in the cerebral cortex. - correct answer Gyri are folds or bumps in the
cortex (gyrus = Greek for "circle"), whereas sulci are the creases between them (sulcus = Greek for
"trench")
What is the correct order of the meninges from top to bottom? - correct answer dura mater, arachnoid,
pia mater
Where is cerebrospinal fluid found? - correct answer Cerebrospinal fluid is found is the subarachnoid
space, which lies between the Arachnoid Space and the Pia Mater. CSF also circulates throughout the
brain's four ventricles, as well as the spinal column.
, PSY 344— Human Neuropsychology
Test #1
What does it mean to say that the cortex is "crossed?" - correct answer The cortex is considered
"crossed" in that the left hemisphere controls the right hand, leg, and right part of the face, and the right
hemisphere controls the left hand, leg, and left part of the face
What are the three basic types of neurons and what are their functions? - correct answer 1. Sensory
Neurons— takes sensory information into the central nervous system (comprised of bipolar neurons or
somatosensory neurons)
2. Interneurons— connect sensory and motor activity in the central nervous system (include stellate,
pyramidal, and Purkinje cells)
3. Motor Neurons— send signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles; all behavior/movement
is produced through the motor neurons
What are the five types of glial cells and what are their functions? - correct answer 1. Ependymal Cells—
line the ventricles within the brain and make cerebrospinal fluid
2. Astroglia— star-shaped; provide both nutrients and structural support to neurons
3. Microglia— tiny glia; fight infections and remove debris
4. Oligodendroglia— glia w/ few branches; insulate neurons in the central nervous system
5. Schwann Cells— myelination, meaning these cells provide insulation for neurons in the central
nervous system
What do sensory neurons do? - correct answer take sensory information into the central nervous system
What do interneurons do? - correct answer connect sensory and motor activity in the central nervous
system
What do motor neurons do? - correct answer send signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles,
which in turn produces all behavior/movement
What do ependymal cells do? - correct answer line the ventricles in within the brain and make
cerebrospinal fluid
Test #1
Define human neuropsychology. - correct answer the scientific study of the relationship between
behavior, cognition, and the brain in humans
Name the four goals of a neuropsychological assessment. - correct answer 1. Determine a person's
general level of cerebral functioning, identify cerebral dysfunction, and localize any injuries in the brain
2. Document the recovery of functioning after brain injury
3. Facilitate patient care and rehabilitation
4. Identify unusual brain organization
What are the two theoretical frameworks underlying neuropsychology? - correct answer 1. The Brain
Hypothesis— the brain is the source of behavior
2. The Neuron Hypothesis— the neuron is the unit of brain structure and function
What are the three main divisions of the brain? - correct answer 1. Forebrain (cerebrum)— divided into
two symmetrical halves: left hemisphere & right hemisphere
2. Brainstem— responsible for unconscious behavior
3. Cerebellum (little brain)— takes care of skilled movements
Distinguish between sulci and gyri in the cerebral cortex. - correct answer Gyri are folds or bumps in the
cortex (gyrus = Greek for "circle"), whereas sulci are the creases between them (sulcus = Greek for
"trench")
What is the correct order of the meninges from top to bottom? - correct answer dura mater, arachnoid,
pia mater
Where is cerebrospinal fluid found? - correct answer Cerebrospinal fluid is found is the subarachnoid
space, which lies between the Arachnoid Space and the Pia Mater. CSF also circulates throughout the
brain's four ventricles, as well as the spinal column.
, PSY 344— Human Neuropsychology
Test #1
What does it mean to say that the cortex is "crossed?" - correct answer The cortex is considered
"crossed" in that the left hemisphere controls the right hand, leg, and right part of the face, and the right
hemisphere controls the left hand, leg, and left part of the face
What are the three basic types of neurons and what are their functions? - correct answer 1. Sensory
Neurons— takes sensory information into the central nervous system (comprised of bipolar neurons or
somatosensory neurons)
2. Interneurons— connect sensory and motor activity in the central nervous system (include stellate,
pyramidal, and Purkinje cells)
3. Motor Neurons— send signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles; all behavior/movement
is produced through the motor neurons
What are the five types of glial cells and what are their functions? - correct answer 1. Ependymal Cells—
line the ventricles within the brain and make cerebrospinal fluid
2. Astroglia— star-shaped; provide both nutrients and structural support to neurons
3. Microglia— tiny glia; fight infections and remove debris
4. Oligodendroglia— glia w/ few branches; insulate neurons in the central nervous system
5. Schwann Cells— myelination, meaning these cells provide insulation for neurons in the central
nervous system
What do sensory neurons do? - correct answer take sensory information into the central nervous system
What do interneurons do? - correct answer connect sensory and motor activity in the central nervous
system
What do motor neurons do? - correct answer send signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles,
which in turn produces all behavior/movement
What do ependymal cells do? - correct answer line the ventricles in within the brain and make
cerebrospinal fluid
