CBIS CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ GRADED | ALREADY
PASSED!!
Athetoid movements - (ANSWER)slow, involuntary writhing movements of the
hands, feet, fingers, and toes; usually caused by lesions to the brain
Autonomic Dysregulation - (ANSWER)involuntary, automatic changes in body
temp, HR, BP and breathing caused by malfunction of autonomic nervous system
Agnosia - (ANSWER)lack of awareness of sensations and inability to recognize
objects
Akinesia - (ANSWER)slowness or loss of voluntary movement; often result of
damage to basal ganglia
Amygdala - (ANSWER)part of limbic system, tied to emotional
memories/reactions; includes aggressive responsive and fight-or-flight response
Anosognosia - (ANSWER)Lack of awareness or denial of paralysis of a limb
Antecedent - (ANSWER)used in behavioral psych to describe a contextual cue
that results in a behavior
, Anterior cord syndrome - (ANSWER)Loss of muscle control, pain & temperature
sensation below lesion
No loss of proprioception or touch sensation
Apraxia - (ANSWER)inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of
brain damage.
Ataxia - (ANSWER)lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
Ballisms - (ANSWER)a movement disorder characterized by quick, flailing
movements
Basal Ganglia - (ANSWER)coordinates physical movement by relaying info from
cerebral cortex to brain stem and cerebellum
Benign Neglect - (ANSWER)medical staff discomfort or inexperience in treating
certain patients or conditions (w/o intended malice)
Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI) - (ANSWER)an intervention intended to
enhance family functioning by improving family member psychological well-being,
life satisfaction, and access to services
Broca's area - (ANSWER)Located in lower portion of motor cortex in left frontal-
temporal lobe
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ GRADED | ALREADY
PASSED!!
Athetoid movements - (ANSWER)slow, involuntary writhing movements of the
hands, feet, fingers, and toes; usually caused by lesions to the brain
Autonomic Dysregulation - (ANSWER)involuntary, automatic changes in body
temp, HR, BP and breathing caused by malfunction of autonomic nervous system
Agnosia - (ANSWER)lack of awareness of sensations and inability to recognize
objects
Akinesia - (ANSWER)slowness or loss of voluntary movement; often result of
damage to basal ganglia
Amygdala - (ANSWER)part of limbic system, tied to emotional
memories/reactions; includes aggressive responsive and fight-or-flight response
Anosognosia - (ANSWER)Lack of awareness or denial of paralysis of a limb
Antecedent - (ANSWER)used in behavioral psych to describe a contextual cue
that results in a behavior
, Anterior cord syndrome - (ANSWER)Loss of muscle control, pain & temperature
sensation below lesion
No loss of proprioception or touch sensation
Apraxia - (ANSWER)inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of
brain damage.
Ataxia - (ANSWER)lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
Ballisms - (ANSWER)a movement disorder characterized by quick, flailing
movements
Basal Ganglia - (ANSWER)coordinates physical movement by relaying info from
cerebral cortex to brain stem and cerebellum
Benign Neglect - (ANSWER)medical staff discomfort or inexperience in treating
certain patients or conditions (w/o intended malice)
Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI) - (ANSWER)an intervention intended to
enhance family functioning by improving family member psychological well-being,
life satisfaction, and access to services
Broca's area - (ANSWER)Located in lower portion of motor cortex in left frontal-
temporal lobe
