1. Which of the following is an example of a sensation?

A. I feel an ant walking down my arm, which causes a tickling feeling.
B. Sensory receptors in my retina are activated by light coming from a lamp.
C. I hear music coming from the speakers in my computer.
D. All of these are examples of sensation.

2. The term laterality of functioning refers to

A. the localization of cognitive and behavioral functions to one or the other hemisphere
B. the localization of cognitive and behavioral functions to one of the lobes in the cortex
C. the localization of cognitive and behavioral functions to one of the divisions of the brain

3. Which of the following is an example of a perception?

A. The part of the cortex linked to vision is being activated.
B. You recognize your favorite song on the radio.
C. Touch receptors in your skin are being stimulated.
D. All of these are examples of perception.

4. People born without a cerebral cortex are able to do which of the following?

A. respond reflexively to stimuli
B. see and hear simple stimuli
C. speak, but only in simple sentences
D. all the above

5. The occipital lobe is located

A. on the sides of the head
B. above and behind the eyes
C. in the back of the head

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