GRE Subject Test: Psychology : Physiological & Behavioral Neuroscience
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Example Questions
Example Question #5 : States Of Consciousness
On a normal night, a person goes through different stages of sleep. During which stage of sleep can delta waves be seen, the slowest of all sleep waves?
None of these
NREM3
NREM1
REM
NREM2
NREM3
During stage NREM 3 there are delta waves present on EEG. These are the slowest of all sleep brain waves and signifies the deepest, most restful stage of sleep.
Example Question #84 : Experimental
Albert recently suffered brain damage and can no longer recognize familiar faces. Which of the following is Albert experiencing?
Prosopagnosia
Anomia
Akathisia
Apraxia
Agnosia
Prosopagnosia
“Prosopagnosia” is the inability to recognize familiar faces. The other choices are incorrect. “Agnosia” is the inability to recognize familiar objects. “Akathisia” is a feeling of restlessness and agitation that may be caused by antipsychotic medications. “Anomia” is difficulty with naming objects. “Apraxia” is the inability to perform skilled movements.
Example Question #85 : Experimental
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
It involves a build up of phenylalanine in the body
It is caused by a third 21st chromosome
It is a genetic disorder
It can be treated with a low protein diet
If left untreated it can result in intellectual disability
It is caused by a third 21st chromosome
All of the responses are true of PKU except that it is caused by a third 21st chromosome. Down Syndrome is caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Symptoms typically include delayed development, intellectual disability, and specific facial features. Unfortunately Down Syndrome cannot be managed by a change in diet. The most helpful interventions for Down Syndrome include parents, therapists, and teachers working together to support the child early on.
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