Question 1

We would expect the greatest degree of phenotypic similarity among

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A)  fraternal twins. 
B)  identical twins. 
C)  siblings. 
D)  parents and their children. 
A)  fraternal twins. 
B)  identical twins. 
C)  siblings. 
D)  parents and their children.

Question 2

Which of the following techniques can be used with the functioning, working brain?

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A)  EEG only 
B)  PET only 
C)  MRI only 
D)  EEG, PET, or MRI can all be used 
A)  EEG only 
B)  PET only 
C)  MRI only 
D)  EEG, PET, or MRI can all be used

Question 3

The system of glands that secrete chemicals into the bloodstream that help control bodily functioning is the

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A)  hormonal system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  nervous system. 
D)  pituitary system. 
A)  hormonal system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  nervous system. 
D)  pituitary system.

Question 4

The carriers of genetic information in the form of DNA are the

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A)  chromosomes. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  nucleotides. 
D)  rizomes. 
A)  chromosomes. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  nucleotides. 
D)  rizomes.

Question 5

Recent research has shown that the anatomical structure and function of the brain is ____ than had been assumed.

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A)  more flexible 
B)  less flexible 
C)  more dependent on genetic factors 
D)  less dependent on genetic factors 
A)  more flexible 
B)  less flexible 
C)  more dependent on genetic factors 
D)  less dependent on genetic factors

Question 6

Briefly explain the three textbook themes highlighted in this chapter.

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Three of the seven t

Question 7

Pick two different types of brain imaging techniques and describe what aspects of brain functioning they are used to explore. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous possible imaging proc

Question 8

Kim is good at reading maps and enjoys listening to music. Some researchers would suggest that these characteristics indicate that Kim is probably

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A)  left-brained. 
B)  right-brained. 
C)  mid-brained. 
D)  hemispheric. 
A)  left-brained. 
B)  right-brained. 
C)  mid-brained. 
D)  hemispheric.

Question 9

Which of the following pairings are correct?

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A)  Broca's area¾speech production Wernicke's area¾language comprehension 
B)  Broca's area¾language comprehension Wernicke's area¾speech production 
C)  Prefrontal area¾vision Occipital area¾executive control 
D)  Temporal lobe¾speech Parietal lobe¾movement 
A)  Broca's area¾speech production Wernicke's area¾language comprehension 
B)  Broca's area¾language comprehension Wernicke's area¾speech production 
C)  Prefrontal area¾vision Occipital area¾executive control 
D)  Temporal lobe¾speech Parietal lobe¾movement

Question 10

The left hemisphere of the cortex receives sensory information from and transmits motor movement messages to which of the following parts of the body?

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A)  central 
B)  peripheral 
C)  right side 
D)  left side 
A)  central 
B)  peripheral 
C)  right side 
D)  left side

Question 11

Which of the following statements MOST accurately reflects the roles of heredity and environment in shaping our behavior?

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A)  Genetic factors have little influence on behavior. 
B)  Researchers have identified genes for specific behaviors such as sarcasm. 
C)  Hereditary endowment plays an indirect role in molding our behavior. 
D)  Genes exert their influence on behavior with little impact from environmental factors. 
A)  Genetic factors have little influence on behavior. 
B)  Researchers have identified genes for specific behaviors such as sarcasm. 
C)  Hereditary endowment plays an indirect role in molding our behavior. 
D)  Genes exert their influence on behavior with little impact from environmental factors.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of behavioral adaptations that is cited in the text?

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A)  rats only consuming small amounts of unfamiliar foods 
B)  grasshoppers using pebbles for concealment 
C)  male black-tipped hanging flies offering food to potential mates 
D)  All of these are examples of behavioral adaptations. 
A)  rats only consuming small amounts of unfamiliar foods 
B)  grasshoppers using pebbles for concealment 
C)  male black-tipped hanging flies offering food to potential mates 
D)  All of these are examples of behavioral adaptations.

Question 13

If a person who had received split-brain surgery briefly sees "boatXhouse" while focusing on the X, the person would say he/she

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A)  did not see a word. 
B)  saw the word "boathouse." 
C)  saw the word "boat." 
D)  saw the word "house." 
A)  did not see a word. 
B)  saw the word "boathouse." 
C)  saw the word "boat." 
D)  saw the word "house."

Question 14

Shane and Blane are identical (monozygotic) twins; however, people seldom get the two brothers mixed up because Blane is almost 2 inches shorter than Shane. The difference in height means that

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A)  even though both brothers display the same phenotype, they have different genotypes. 
B)  because the brothers display different phenotypes, they must also have different underlying genotypes. 
C)  even though both brothers share the same genotype, they display different phenotypes. 
D)  Blane is heterozygous for the "tallness" trait, and Shane is homozygous for the "tallness" trait. 
A)  even though both brothers display the same phenotype, they have different genotypes. 
B)  because the brothers display different phenotypes, they must also have different underlying genotypes. 
C)  even though both brothers share the same genotype, they display different phenotypes. 
D)  Blane is heterozygous for the "tallness" trait, and Shane is homozygous for the "tallness" trait.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of Darwin's four key insights?

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A)  Some characteristics are heritable. 
B)  Organisms vary in endless ways. 
C)  Genetic drift is a major factor in the evolution of species. 
D)  Organisms tend to reproduce faster than available resources. 
A)  Some characteristics are heritable. 
B)  Organisms vary in endless ways. 
C)  Genetic drift is a major factor in the evolution of species. 
D)  Organisms tend to reproduce faster than available resources.

Question 16

Shot in the head, the victim died instantly because the bullet entered the ____________________, the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

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The answer of Shot in the head, the victim died...

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning plasticity in the brain is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to one area of brain tissue may result in changes in other areas of the brain that compensate for the damage 
B)  experience can change the features of brain structures 
C)  older brains show more plasticity than younger brains 
D)  even adult brains are able to form additional neurons 
A)  damage to one area of brain tissue may result in changes in other areas of the brain that compensate for the damage 
B)  experience can change the features of brain structures 
C)  older brains show more plasticity than younger brains 
D)  even adult brains are able to form additional neurons

Question 18

Skin color is determined by three to five gene pairs. This makes skin color

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A)  a monogenic trait. 
B)  a dominant trait. 
C)  a polygenic trait. 
D)  a polymorphous trait. 
A)  a monogenic trait. 
B)  a dominant trait. 
C)  a polygenic trait. 
D)  a polymorphous trait.

Question 19

A marathon runner may well experience a phenomenon known as "runner's high" because the pain of a long run may trigger the release of ____________________ in the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A marathon runner may well experience a...

Question 20

Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behavior.

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine: The only neurotransmitter

Exam 6: The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 2

We would expect the greatest degree of phenotypic similarity among

Which of the following techniques can be used with the functioning, working brain?

The system of glands that secrete chemicals into the bloodstream that help control bodily functioning is the

The carriers of genetic information in the form of DNA are the

Recent research has shown that the anatomical structure and function of the brain is ____ than had been assumed.

Briefly explain the three textbook themes highlighted in this chapter.

Pick two different types of brain imaging techniques and describe what aspects of brain functioning they are used to explore. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Kim is good at reading maps and enjoys listening to music. Some researchers would suggest that these characteristics indicate that Kim is probably

Which of the following pairings are correct?

The left hemisphere of the cortex receives sensory information from and transmits motor movement messages to which of the following parts of the body?

Which of the following statements MOST accurately reflects the roles of heredity and environment in shaping our behavior?

Which of the following is an example of behavioral adaptations that is cited in the text?

If a person who had received split-brain surgery briefly sees "boatXhouse" while focusing on the X, the person would say he/she

Shane and Blane are identical (monozygotic) twins; however, people seldom get the two brothers mixed up because Blane is almost 2 inches shorter than Shane. The difference in height means that

Which of the following is NOT one of Darwin's four key insights?

Shot in the head, the victim died instantly because the bullet entered the ____________________, the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

Which of the following statements concerning plasticity in the brain is false?

Skin color is determined by three to five gene pairs. This makes skin color

A marathon runner may well experience a phenomenon known as "runner's high" because the pain of a long run may trigger the release of ____________________ in the brain.

Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behavior.

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