GRE Subject Test: Psychology : Sensory Structures & Processes

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for GRE Subject Test: Psychology

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

All GRE Subject Test: Psychology Resources

105 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept

Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Sensory Structures & Processes

Which of the following are best defined as a group of cells that act as receptors for pain stimuli and are primed by minor stress from damaging stimulus?

Possible Answers:

Astrocytes

Nociceptors

Multipolar Neurons

Glia cells

Neurons

Correct answer:

Nociceptors

Explanation:

Nociceptors are sensory neurons that are activated by agitating or painful stimuli. Nociceptors respond to mechanical, thermal, and chemical stimuli to help protect the body from harmful interception. 

Example Question #2 : Sensory Structures & Processes

Robert experiences problems with language comprehension following a brain injury. He is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Possible Answers:

Conduction aphasia

Global aphasia

Broca's aphasia

Wernicke's aphasia

Agnosia

Correct answer:

Wernicke's aphasia

Explanation:

"Wernicke's aphasia" is a receptive aphasia that results in problems with language comprehension. People with Wernicke's aphasia speak rapidly and do not make sense. They often do not have insight into their language difficulties. On the other hand, "Broca's aphasia" is an expressive aphasia that results in difficulty generating language. A person with Broca's aphasia produces slow speech with incorrect grammar, making it difficult to understand. “Global aphasia” includes symptoms of both Wernicke's and Broca's aphasias. A person with “conduction aphasia” has difficulties with verbal repetition. Last, “agnosia” involves problems processing sensory information. 

All GRE Subject Test: Psychology Resources

105 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept
Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors