CSDS 3430 Exam #1 Review

The basal ganglia are primarily involved in:

Right hemisphere damage is most associated with difficulties in:

Individuals with global aphasia typically have:

Which of the following is NOT typically assessed in an aphasia evaluation?

The primary function of the brainstem is to:

Which of the following is a symptom of right hemisphere damage?

The term for impaired ability to name objects is:

A person with difficulty producing nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions or gestures, may have damage to:

Which type of stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking an artery in the brain?

Which of the following tests is commonly used to assess aphasia?

The Homunculus relates the size of the body parts to the amount of skilled movements required by the actual body parts.

The Circle of Willis allows collateral blood flow between the anterior and posterior regions of the brain.

The arcuate fasciculus connects:

Which structure is most responsible for coordinating voluntary motor movements?

A patient who can speak fluently but struggles to find the right words most likely has:

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in:

In Broca’s aphasia, speech is typically:

Working memory allows for the retention of information over a long period of time.

Which of the following would be an example of procedural memory?

The cerebellum is responsible for fine-tuning motor movements and balance.

Which type of memory involves recalling specific events in one’s life?

B is the primary sensory cortex.

Which brain structure is involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles?

Visual neglect is most often associated with lesions in the:

Which of the following is a common treatment approach for nonfluent aphasia?

Which artery supplies blood to the language areas of the brain?

An individual with conduction aphasia will have trouble with:

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the motor control of the tongue?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wernicke's aphasia?

A person who speaks fluently but produces nonsensical speech likely has:

The brainstem includes the medulla, pons, and midbrain.

Grey matter is primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies and is involved in thinking.

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in auditory processing?

Which of the following is a compensatory strategy for patients with aphasia?

The inability to perceive that one has deficits is called:

Which neurotransmitter is produced by the substantia nigra and is often lacking in Parkinson's disease?

A person with nonfluent aphasia would likely have a lesion in:

The term for difficulty recognizing faces is: