Question 1

Astroglial cells provide neurons with important growth-promoting molecules called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Astroglial cells provide neurons with important growth-promoting...

Question 2

Concerning early neural development, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A few neurons die; those that survive generally remain unchanged through subsequent development. 
B)  A few neurons die; those that survive often lose dendritic or synaptic connections during subsequent development. 
C)  Many neurons die; those that survive generally remain unchanged through subsequent development. 
D)  Many neurons die; those that survive often lose dendritic or synaptic connections during subsequent development. 
A)  A few neurons die; those that survive generally remain unchanged through subsequent development. 
B)  A few neurons die; those that survive often lose dendritic or synaptic connections during subsequent development. 
C)  Many neurons die; those that survive generally remain unchanged through subsequent development. 
D)  Many neurons die; those that survive often lose dendritic or synaptic connections during subsequent development.

Question 3

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by a bundle of fibers called the ________.
a) corpus callosum
b) corpus cerebellum
c) central sulcus
d) striatum

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The endocrine system is linked to the _________ in the brain, via the _______ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus; adrenal 
B)  hippocampus; pituitary 
C)  hypothalamus; adrenal 
D)  hypothalamus; pituitary 
A)  hippocampus; adrenal 
B)  hippocampus; pituitary 
C)  hypothalamus; adrenal 
D)  hypothalamus; pituitary

Question 5

The __________ glands release hormones essential to dealing with stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ glands release hormones essential to...

Question 6

The peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The nervous system contains not only neurons, but also other cells called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  axons 
B)  glia 
C)  dendrites 
D)  myelin cells 
A)  axons 
B)  glia 
C)  dendrites 
D)  myelin cells

Question 8

Past researchers avoided analyzing the brain largely for technical reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the _______ and _______ divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic; autonomic 
B)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
C)  primary; secondary 
D)  sensory; motor 
A)  somatic; autonomic 
B)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
C)  primary; secondary 
D)  sensory; motor

Question 10

The prefrontal cortex is __________ to motor cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior 
B)  inferior 
C)  anterior 
D)  posterior 
A)  superior 
B)  inferior 
C)  anterior 
D)  posterior

Question 11

Describe the difference between psychiatric and neurological illnesses.

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric illnesses are thou

Question 12

In what regions is the surface of the axon exposed to the extracellular fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  ion channels 
B)  nodes of Ranvier 
C)  refractory 
D)  axon Hillock 
A)  ion channels 
B)  nodes of Ranvier 
C)  refractory 
D)  axon Hillock

Question 13

Life experiences may determine which synapses are maintained and which are pruned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Popular theories suggest the presence of sizeable differences in brain structure between groups of individuals, such as between women and men. In general, what does contemporary neuroscientific research say with respect to such differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuroscientific research indicates that such differences are about as large as popular theories suggest. 
B)  Neuroscientific research suggests that such differences are larger than popular theories propose. 
C)  Neuroscientific research suggests that such differences are essentially nonexistent. 
D)  Neuroscientific research suggests that such differences may exist, but that they are smaller than popular theories suppose. 
A)  Neuroscientific research indicates that such differences are about as large as popular theories suggest. 
B)  Neuroscientific research suggests that such differences are larger than popular theories propose. 
C)  Neuroscientific research suggests that such differences are essentially nonexistent. 
D)  Neuroscientific research suggests that such differences may exist, but that they are smaller than popular theories suppose.

Question 15

Yves has been drinking. He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer. Apparently, Yves' _________ is functioning poorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  reticular formation 
A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  reticular formation

Question 16

Which disease is classified as a neurological disorders?
a) Korsakoff's syndrome
b) Parkinson's disease
c) Alzheimer's disease
d) Hodgkin's disease
Misleading - the text indicates that both are neurological disorders (see p. 139) Need to use a different disorder for one of the options, perhaps schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which lobe do we find cells that respond especially strongly to familiar faces? How do researchers interpret the activity of these cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. These cells are seen as dedicated "face-processing cells." 
B)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the temporal lobe and from brain areas associated with memory. 
C)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. These cells are seen as dedicated "face-processing cells." 
D)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the occipital lobe and from brain areas associated with memory. 
A)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. These cells are seen as dedicated "face-processing cells." 
B)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the temporal lobe and from brain areas associated with memory. 
C)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. These cells are seen as dedicated "face-processing cells." 
D)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the occipital lobe and from brain areas associated with memory.

Question 18

A neuron's resting potential is _____ mV, reflecting the higher concentration of ______ ions outside the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  -70; chloride 
B)  -70; sodium 
C)  +50; chloride 
D)  +50; sodium 
A)  -70; chloride 
B)  -70; sodium 
C)  +50; chloride 
D)  +50; sodium

Question 19

In a neurophysiological investigation, a monkey makes an involuntary gesture when a portion of its brain is electrically stimulated. The area of the brain that was most likely stimulated is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior portion of the parietal lobe 
B)  posterior portion of the frontal lobe 
C)  anterior portion of the frontal lobe 
D)  posterior portion of the occipital lobe 
A)  anterior portion of the parietal lobe 
B)  posterior portion of the frontal lobe 
C)  anterior portion of the frontal lobe 
D)  posterior portion of the occipital lobe

Question 20

Which structure of the brain is physically closest to the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  pons 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  medulla 
A)  thalamus 
B)  pons 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  medulla

Astroglial cells provide neurons with important growth-promoting molecules called __________.

Concerning early neural development, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by a bundle of fibers called the ________. a) corpus callosum b) corpus cerebellum c) central sulcus d) striatum

The endocrine system is linked to the ___ in the brain, via the _ gland.

The __________ glands release hormones essential to dealing with stressful situations.

The peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

The nervous system contains not only neurons, but also other cells called ___________.

Past researchers avoided analyzing the brain largely for technical reasons.

The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the _ and _ divisions.

The prefrontal cortex is __________ to motor cortex.

Describe the difference between psychiatric and neurological illnesses.

In what regions is the surface of the axon exposed to the extracellular fluid?

Life experiences may determine which synapses are maintained and which are pruned.

Popular theories suggest the presence of sizeable differences in brain structure between groups of individuals, such as between women and men. In general, what does contemporary neuroscientific research say with respect to such differences?

Yves has been drinking. He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer. Apparently, Yves' _________ is functioning poorly.

In which lobe do we find cells that respond especially strongly to familiar faces? How do researchers interpret the activity of these cells?

A neuron's resting potential is _ mV, reflecting the higher concentration of __ ions outside the cell.

In a neurophysiological investigation, a monkey makes an involuntary gesture when a portion of its brain is electrically stimulated. The area of the brain that was most likely stimulated is the:

Which structure of the brain is physically closest to the spinal cord?

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Astroglial cells provide neurons with important growth-promoting molecules called __________.

Concerning early neural development, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by a bundle of fibers called the ________. a) corpus callosum b) corpus cerebellum c) central sulcus d) striatum

The endocrine system is linked to the _________ in the brain, via the _______ gland.

The __________ glands release hormones essential to dealing with stressful situations.

The peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

The nervous system contains not only neurons, but also other cells called ___________.

Past researchers avoided analyzing the brain largely for technical reasons.

The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the _______ and _______ divisions.

The prefrontal cortex is __________ to motor cortex.

Describe the difference between psychiatric and neurological illnesses.

In what regions is the surface of the axon exposed to the extracellular fluid?

Life experiences may determine which synapses are maintained and which are pruned.

Popular theories suggest the presence of sizeable differences in brain structure between groups of individuals, such as between women and men. In general, what does contemporary neuroscientific research say with respect to such differences?

Yves has been drinking. He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer. Apparently, Yves' _________ is functioning poorly.

In which lobe do we find cells that respond especially strongly to familiar faces? How do researchers interpret the activity of these cells?

A neuron's resting potential is _____ mV, reflecting the higher concentration of ______ ions outside the cell.

In a neurophysiological investigation, a monkey makes an involuntary gesture when a portion of its brain is electrically stimulated. The area of the brain that was most likely stimulated is the:

Which structure of the brain is physically closest to the spinal cord?

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

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Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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The endocrine system is linked to the ___ in the brain, via the _ gland.

The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the _ and _ divisions.

A neuron's resting potential is _ mV, reflecting the higher concentration of __ ions outside the cell.