PSYC 373 Test #2: Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia

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Which hemisphere is more efficient at holistic processing?

Right hemisphere (correct)

Left hemisphere

Both hemispheres

Neither hemisphere

What is associated with lesions to the right hemisphere?

Prosopagnosia (correct)

Neologism

Agraphia

Alexia

Which region of the brain is consistently engaged when looking at pictures of scenes such as landscapes?

Parahippocampal place area (correct)

Fusiform face area

Fusiform body area

Extrastriate body area

What type of aphasia is characterized by good repetition but poor auditory comprehension?

Conduction aphasia Signup and view all the answers

What does transcortical sensory aphasia result in?

Good auditory comprehension, good repetition Signup and view all the answers

'Neologism' in aphasia refers to:

A novel utterance unrelated to the intended word Signup and view all the answers

'Ischemic stroke in the distribution of the left middle cerebral artery' is the most common cause of which condition?

Aphasia Signup and view all the answers

'Circumlocution' in language assessment refers to:

Talking around a topic due to word retrieval difficulties Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive skill that may be affected by dyslexia?

Word reading accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of dyslexia in the population?

5-10% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cerebrovascular accident involves a rupture of blood vessels?

Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment approach for dyslexia mentioned in the text?

Intensive, phonics-based reading instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature that characterizes homonymous hemianopsia?

Same-sided half blindness Signup and view all the answers

Which cells make up the deepest layer of the retina?

Rods and cones Signup and view all the answers

'Agnosia' refers to a deficit in which sensory system even when the sense itself is functioning normally?

Visual system Signup and view all the answers

What type of stream is responsible for object recognition and form representation?

Ventral stream Signup and view all the answers

What disorder results in an inability to recognize faces?

Prosopagnosia Signup and view all the answers

What part of the brain is most likely damaged in cases of neglect (inattention)?

Right hemisphere Signup and view all the answers