Question 1

Given encouraging environments, stem cells from early embryos can develop into any cell type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The medulla and the pons are the two main structures of the brain stem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe three activities that are more closely associated with the left hemisphere and three activities that are more closely associated with the right hemisphere of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 4

A cherry-sized endocrine gland called the pineal gland hangs down from the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Endorphin levels can shoot up when an animal or a person is afraid or under stress. Explain why this is adaptive through the development of your own example.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 6

The levels of the neurotransmitter _______________ will decrease in the human body after having a protein-rich meal.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  GABA 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  GABA

Question 7

When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site, it can cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  the receptor to fire an action potential. 
B)  an excitatory response, but it cannot cause an inhibitory response. 
C)  an inhibitory response, but it cannot cause an excitatory response. 
D)  either an excitatory response or an inhibitory response. 
A)  the receptor to fire an action potential. 
B)  an excitatory response, but it cannot cause an inhibitory response. 
C)  an inhibitory response, but it cannot cause an excitatory response. 
D)  either an excitatory response or an inhibitory response.

Question 8

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance, memory, and emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  GABA 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  GABA 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 9

The left hemisphere is specialized for processing the tone of voice in which the words are spoken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When you feel a bug on your arm, your somatic nervous system is critical to the sensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The amygdala is involved in the arousal and regulation of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients with right hemisphere damage may have difficulties with reading and identifying objects. 
B)  Patients with left hemisphere damage may have difficulty identifying faces and understanding music or art. 
C)  Each hemisphere receives sensory input from the same side of the body, but controls the movement of the opposite side of the body. 
D)  The two hemispheres are similar in structure but are specialized for different functions. 
A)  Patients with right hemisphere damage may have difficulties with reading and identifying objects. 
B)  Patients with left hemisphere damage may have difficulty identifying faces and understanding music or art. 
C)  Each hemisphere receives sensory input from the same side of the body, but controls the movement of the opposite side of the body. 
D)  The two hemispheres are similar in structure but are specialized for different functions.

Question 13

One of the functions of a nervous system is to gather and process information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Affective neuroscientists explore:

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological foundations of consciousness, perception, memory, and language. 
B)  processes such as attachment and attitudes. 
C)  the biology of such basic processes as learning, conditioning, eating, and sex. 
D)  the nervous system's involvement in emotion, motivation, and stress. 
A)  the biological foundations of consciousness, perception, memory, and language. 
B)  processes such as attachment and attitudes. 
C)  the biology of such basic processes as learning, conditioning, eating, and sex. 
D)  the nervous system's involvement in emotion, motivation, and stress.

Question 15

All reflexes are produced by the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_______________ records biochemical changes in the brain as they are happening, often using injections of a glucose-like substance containing a radioactive element.

Accepted Answer

A)  ERP 
B)  EEG 
C)  PET 
D)  MRI 
A)  ERP 
B)  EEG 
C)  PET 
D)  MRI

Question 17

The primary reason for initially performing split-brain surgery on humans was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  find out what each half of the brain can do, cut off from the other. 
B)  reduce the seizures in patients with debilitating, uncontrollable epilepsy. 
C)  find out whether the two hemispheres would develop an alternate means of communication. 
D)  reduce the tremors, stiffness, and rigidity of severe Parkinson's disease. 
A)  find out what each half of the brain can do, cut off from the other. 
B)  reduce the seizures in patients with debilitating, uncontrollable epilepsy. 
C)  find out whether the two hemispheres would develop an alternate means of communication. 
D)  reduce the tremors, stiffness, and rigidity of severe Parkinson's disease.

Question 18

The _______________ constantly monitors the body's current state and issues instructions to help the body maintain homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  limbic system 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  limbic system

Question 19

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts that work together but in opposing ways. Describe the functions of each part in detail, and create an example which illustrates the activation of one part and then the other.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 20

Patients with _______________ hemisphere damage in the brain may have difficulties with reading, identifying objects, making symbolic gestures or pantomimes, and describing events in the correct order.

Accepted Answer

A)  left 
B)  right 
C)  frontal 
D)  rear 
A)  left 
B)  right 
C)  frontal 
D)  rear

Given encouraging environments, stem cells from early embryos can develop into any cell type.

The medulla and the pons are the two main structures of the brain stem.

Describe three activities that are more closely associated with the left hemisphere and three activities that are more closely associated with the right hemisphere of the brain.

A cherry-sized endocrine gland called the pineal gland hangs down from the hypothalamus.

Endorphin levels can shoot up when an animal or a person is afraid or under stress. Explain why this is adaptive through the development of your own example.

The levels of the neurotransmitter _______________ will decrease in the human body after having a protein-rich meal.

When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site, it can cause:

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance, memory, and emotion?

The left hemisphere is specialized for processing the tone of voice in which the words are spoken.

When you feel a bug on your arm, your somatic nervous system is critical to the sensation.

The amygdala is involved in the arousal and regulation of emotion.

Which of the following statements is true of the brain?

One of the functions of a nervous system is to gather and process information.

Affective neuroscientists explore:

All reflexes are produced by the spinal cord.

_______________ records biochemical changes in the brain as they are happening, often using injections of a glucose-like substance containing a radioactive element.

The primary reason for initially performing split-brain surgery on humans was to:

The _______________ constantly monitors the body's current state and issues instructions to help the body maintain homeostasis.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts that work together but in opposing ways. Describe the functions of each part in detail, and create an example which illustrates the activation of one part and then the other.

Patients with _______________ hemisphere damage in the brain may have difficulties with reading, identifying objects, making symbolic gestures or pantomimes, and describing events in the correct order.

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How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

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Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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Exam 4: The Brain and Nervous System

Given encouraging environments, stem cells from early embryos can develop into any cell type.

The medulla and the pons are the two main structures of the brain stem.

Describe three activities that are more closely associated with the left hemisphere and three activities that are more closely associated with the right hemisphere of the brain.

A cherry-sized endocrine gland called the pineal gland hangs down from the hypothalamus.

Endorphin levels can shoot up when an animal or a person is afraid or under stress. Explain why this is adaptive through the development of your own example.

The levels of the neurotransmitter _______________ will decrease in the human body after having a protein-rich meal.

When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site, it can cause:

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance, memory, and emotion?

The left hemisphere is specialized for processing the tone of voice in which the words are spoken.

When you feel a bug on your arm, your somatic nervous system is critical to the sensation.

The amygdala is involved in the arousal and regulation of emotion.

Which of the following statements is true of the brain?

One of the functions of a nervous system is to gather and process information.

Affective neuroscientists explore:

All reflexes are produced by the spinal cord.

_______________ records biochemical changes in the brain as they are happening, often using injections of a glucose-like substance containing a radioactive element.

The primary reason for initially performing split-brain surgery on humans was to:

The _______________ constantly monitors the body's current state and issues instructions to help the body maintain homeostasis.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts that work together but in opposing ways. Describe the functions of each part in detail, and create an example which illustrates the activation of one part and then the other.

Patients with _______________ hemisphere damage in the brain may have difficulties with reading, identifying objects, making symbolic gestures or pantomimes, and describing events in the correct order.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters