Damage to the Visual Association Cortex Would Be Expected to Produce

question 11

Multiple Choice

Damage to the visual association cortex would be expected to produce

• A) problems in recognizing an object by sight.
• B) difficulty in playing a tune on a piano.
• C) difficulty in naming an object the person can touch (but not see).
• D) problems in naming a song the person knew before sustaining brain damage.
• E) an inability to recognize a familiar odor.

Distinguish between the biological and conditioning perspectives on maladaptive behaviors.

Understand the impact of reinforcement on the frequency of compulsive behaviors and phobias.

Identify the role of genetic predispositions in the development of phobias.

Understand the biological underpinnings and brain structures associated with anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and sensory processing.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located at the sides, involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for important cognitive skills, such as emotional expression, problem solving, memory, and judgment.