Rasmussen collage PSYCOLOGY 2420 Module 3 Quiz.docx new practice questions and answers docs 2021

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Rasmussen collage PSYCOLOGY 2420 Module 3 Quiz.docx new practice questions and answers docs 2021 QUESTION 1 1. For many functions of the brain, the neural-pathways that connect the brain to the bod... y run contra-laterally. This means that the right side of the brain controls much of the left side of the body and vice versa. Keeping this matter in mind, significant damage to the left-side motor cortex is likely to result in deficits of functioning on what part(s) of the body? A. The left side of the body. B. The right side of the body. C. The lower half of the body. D. The upper half of the body. 1 points QUESTION 2 1. The cerebral cortex is the most sophisticated and advanced part of the brain. Many neurologists believe that the relative thickness and complexity of a person’s cerebral cortex relates to what aspect of functioning? A. Physical agility. B. Degree of psychopathology. C. Intelligence. D. Emotionality. 1 points QUESTION 3 1. The medulla is a part of the hindbrain that is believed to be involved in the mediation of vital functioning, including heart beat and breathing. In that the medulla controls these vital functions, damage to this structure will usually result in what? A. Severe cognitive difficulties. B. Aphasia. C. Loss of balance and deficits in motor functioning. D. Death. 1 points QUESTION 4 1. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that appears to be involved in arousal, mood, hunger and digestion. Lower-than-average levels of serotonin have been associated with what psychological disorder? A. Schizophrenia. B. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. C. Depression. D. Anorexia. 1 points QUESTION 5 1. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that appears to be involved in movement and the modulation of mental states. Higher-than-average levels of dopamine and/or increased sensitivity to dopamine have been associated with what psychological disorder? A. Depression. B. Schizophrenia. C. Parkinson’s disease. D. Tardive dyskinesia. [Show More]

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