The concept of modularity implies that the brain
a. is divided into discrete sections that operate relatively independently.
b. is divided into regions that receive and process information uniquely.
c. has three major divisions.
d. is a single module that operates globally.
Question 2
Carrie is a 12 year-old child who earned good grades until she entered middle school
last fall and who has no history of psychological problems.
Carrie's middle school
teachers report that Carrie consistently arrives a few minutes late to her classes, often
with the wrong books. In class, Carrie fidgets or writes notes to other children.
Carrie's work is usually of poor quality and often completed late. Carrie's parents
have also noticed that she has recently become quite disorganized. Carrie might
meet diagnostic criteria for which DSM-IV-TR disorder?
a. ADHD, combined type
b. ADHD, predominantly inattentive type
c. ADHD, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
d. Hyperkinetic conduct disorder
e. Carrie does not meet diagnostic criteria for any of the above disorders.
brain sorts what we see
An image comparing the brain sizes of different species.
Cannabinoid Receptors in a Rat Brain
Cross sections of the thigh
Sensory Areas of the Brain
Topographical maps of the brain of dogs