Question 1

The amount of motor cortex devoted to each body area is determined by

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A)  the size of the body area. 
B)  the location of the body area. 
C)  the diversity of movements of the body area. 
D)  none of these factors. 
A)  the size of the body area. 
B)  the location of the body area. 
C)  the diversity of movements of the body area. 
D)  none of these factors.

Question 2

The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

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A)  phenotype. 
B)  polygenic inheritance. 
C)  stereotype. 
D)  genotype. 
A)  phenotype. 
B)  polygenic inheritance. 
C)  stereotype. 
D)  genotype.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT belong with the other three?

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A)  gonads 
B)  thyroid 
C)  thalamus 
D)  pituitary 
A)  gonads 
B)  thyroid 
C)  thalamus 
D)  pituitary

Question 4

Schizophrenia may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain and genetic vulnerabilities. These observations MOST directly relate to the text's unifying theme

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A)  behavior is determined by multiple causes. 
B)  psychology is empirical. 
C)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. 
D)  behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. 
A)  behavior is determined by multiple causes. 
B)  psychology is empirical. 
C)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. 
D)  behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

Question 5

The nervous system that is made up of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems is the ____________________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nervous system that is made up...

Question 6

The task of passing a message from one neuron to another is actually carried out by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the myelin sheath 
B)  the glia cells 
C)  the action potential 
D)  neurotransmitters 
A)  the myelin sheath 
B)  the glia cells 
C)  the action potential 
D)  neurotransmitters

Question 7

The seminal research on critical periods in neural development was conducted in the 1960s on which of the following subjects?

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A)  rats 
B)  adult monkeys 
C)  preschool children 
D)  newborn kittens 
A)  rats 
B)  adult monkeys 
C)  preschool children 
D)  newborn kittens

Question 8

Assume that trait X is primarily an inherited characteristic. Imagine that trait X is investigated using family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies. Briefly describe each of these three methods and indicate what information each would be expected to yield regarding trait X.

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Family studies: There should be more phe

Question 9

The primary visual cortex is located in the

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A)  occipital lobe. 
B)  parietal lobe. 
C)  temporal lobe. 
D)  frontal lobe. 
A)  occipital lobe. 
B)  parietal lobe. 
C)  temporal lobe. 
D)  frontal lobe.

Question 10

Contemporary models account for or explain evolutionary theory in

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A)  global terms. 
B)  behavioral terms. 
C)  genetic terms. 
D)  biological terms. 
A)  global terms. 
B)  behavioral terms. 
C)  genetic terms. 
D)  biological terms.

Question 11

What are glia cells? What functions do they serve?

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Glia cells are found throughout the nerv

Question 12

Your text asserts that school reform should focus on

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A)  providing students with more right-brain activities. 
B)  encouraging students to become ambidextrous so as to exercise both sides of the brain equally. 
C)  providing students with more left-brain activities. 
D)  encouraging more holistic, intuitive thinking rather than worrying about exercising one or the other half of the brain. 
A)  providing students with more right-brain activities. 
B)  encouraging students to become ambidextrous so as to exercise both sides of the brain equally. 
C)  providing students with more left-brain activities. 
D)  encouraging more holistic, intuitive thinking rather than worrying about exercising one or the other half of the brain.

Question 13

Results from family, twin, and adoption studies strongly suggest that

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A)  experience exerts the strongest influence on human behavior. 
B)  genetics exerts the strongest influence on human behavior. 
C)  genetics and experience jointly influence human behavior. 
D)  neither genetics nor experience exert an influence on human behavior. 
A)  experience exerts the strongest influence on human behavior. 
B)  genetics exerts the strongest influence on human behavior. 
C)  genetics and experience jointly influence human behavior. 
D)  neither genetics nor experience exert an influence on human behavior.

Question 14

Which of the following is LEAST associated with left hemisphere functioning?

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A)  speaking 
B)  musical recognition 
C)  reading 
D)  writing words 
A)  speaking 
B)  musical recognition 
C)  reading 
D)  writing words

Question 15

People who have hormonal imbalances have problems with their

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A)  endocrine system. 
B)  reticular formation. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  left brain/right brain communication. 
A)  endocrine system. 
B)  reticular formation. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  left brain/right brain communication.

Question 16

Donavon was adopted at birth by Mr. and Mrs. Erndt. Although neither of his biological parents had much musical ability, Donavon has become an excellent pianist, just like Mr. Erndt. This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent. 
B)  both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to musical talent. 
C)  genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in musical talent. 
D)  neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to musical talent. 
A)  environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent. 
B)  both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to musical talent. 
C)  genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in musical talent. 
D)  neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to musical talent.

Question 17

Which of the following techniques is often used by neurosurgeons to map the brain when performing brain surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  EEG recordings 
B)  ESB 
C)  lesioning 
D)  all of the above 
A)  EEG recordings 
B)  ESB 
C)  lesioning 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Studies that have investigated the link between testosterone levels and aggression have found there is

Accepted Answer

A)  a weak positive correlation in both males and females. 
B)  a weak negative correlation in both males and females. 
C)  a weak positive correlation in males and a weak negative correlation in females. 
D)  a weak positive correlation in females and a weak negative correlation in males. 
A)  a weak positive correlation in both males and females. 
B)  a weak negative correlation in both males and females. 
C)  a weak positive correlation in males and a weak negative correlation in females. 
D)  a weak positive correlation in females and a weak negative correlation in males.

Question 19

Darwin's theory of natural selection is MOST directly related to which of the text's unifying themes in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior 
B)  psychology is theoretically diverse 
C)  people's experience of the world is highly subjective 
D)  psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context 
A)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior 
B)  psychology is theoretically diverse 
C)  people's experience of the world is highly subjective 
D)  psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context

Question 20

The parietal lobe contains the primary

Accepted Answer

A)  motor cortex. 
B)  somatosensory cortex. 
C)  auditory cortex. 
D)  visual cortex. 
A)  motor cortex. 
B)  somatosensory cortex. 
C)  auditory cortex. 
D)  visual cortex.

Exam 6: The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 2

The amount of motor cortex devoted to each body area is determined by

The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

Which of the following does NOT belong with the other three?

Schizophrenia may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain and genetic vulnerabilities. These observations MOST directly relate to the text's unifying theme

The nervous system that is made up of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems is the ____________________ nervous system.

The task of passing a message from one neuron to another is actually carried out by:

The seminal research on critical periods in neural development was conducted in the 1960s on which of the following subjects?

Assume that trait X is primarily an inherited characteristic. Imagine that trait X is investigated using family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies. Briefly describe each of these three methods and indicate what information each would be expected to yield regarding trait X.

The primary visual cortex is located in the

Contemporary models account for or explain evolutionary theory in

What are glia cells? What functions do they serve?

Your text asserts that school reform should focus on

Results from family, twin, and adoption studies strongly suggest that

Which of the following is LEAST associated with left hemisphere functioning?

People who have hormonal imbalances have problems with their

Donavon was adopted at birth by Mr. and Mrs. Erndt. Although neither of his biological parents had much musical ability, Donavon has become an excellent pianist, just like Mr. Erndt. This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

Which of the following techniques is often used by neurosurgeons to map the brain when performing brain surgery?

Studies that have investigated the link between testosterone levels and aggression have found there is

Darwin's theory of natural selection is MOST directly related to which of the text's unifying themes in psychology?

The parietal lobe contains the primary

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