Take this Quiz: A-Level Psychology: The Brain | Zestly

Question 1

In the context of language localisation, which specific brain area is associated with the production of speech, and what is the primary consequence of damage to this region?

Accepted Answer

Broca's area; expressive aphasia

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately describe the findings of Roger Sperry's split-brain research?

Accepted Answer

When an object was presented to the left visual field, the patient could not verbally name it.

Question 3

What is the primary function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the regulation of circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

It acts as an endogenous pacemaker that synchronises body rhythms to the light-dark cycle.

Question 4

Which of the following processes are involved in brain plasticity following trauma?

Answer

The total regeneration of damaged neurons in the central nervous system.

Answer

Axonal sprouting to form new synaptic connections.

Answer

Recruitment of homologous areas on the opposite hemisphere.

Answer

The permanent cessation of all synaptic activity in the affected region.

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) over standard EEG recordings?

Answer

ERPs provide higher spatial resolution than fMRI.

Answer

ERPs allow for the observation of brain activity in a completely naturalistic environment.

Answer

ERPs are less sensitive to background noise than EEG.

Answer

ERPs isolate specific neural responses to particular stimuli through statistical averaging.