The text suggests that the main cortex area that mental health researchers focus on is the
a. frontal lobe.
b. thalamus.
c. occipital lobe.
d. basal ganglia.
Question 2Although lacking empirical support, a reasonable case has been advanced called the neurodevelopmental approach to explain dissociative disorder causality. This approach centers on
a. specific brain areas and their arrested development.
b. childhood problems with sense of self, rules, trust, and predictability.
c. a childhood to adolescence transition.
d. multiple physiological factors.
Question 3Jason may or may not be taking his prescribed medication. His mental health practitioner may request tests to monitor his compliance.
a. psychological
b. cognitive
c. behavioral
d. urine and blood
Question 4The cerebral cortex of the brain has
a. a smooth surface.
b. four lobe areas in each hemisphere.
c. the ability to perform only emotional processing.
d. inner surfaces of the cerebrum.
Question 5A strong predictor of future PTSD problems is
a. dissociation during a traumatic event.
b. total and perfect recall of an event.
c. dissociation while reporting an event.
d. a complete lack of memory for an event.
Question 6The California Verbal Learning Test-II, Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery, Stroop Color and Word Test, Weschler Memory Scale-III, and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test are all means to assess
a. psychological function.
b. neuropsychological tasks.
c. psychobiological tasks.
d. psychosocial function.