Question 1

The term contralateral control refers to the fact that the:

Accepted Answer

A) two brain hemispheres have opposite functions. 
B) flow of information in the brain is always left to right and not front to back. 
C) left hemisphere perceives stimuli from and controls movement on the right side of the body. 
D) functions of the left and right hemispheres are opposite in those who are left-handed. 
A) two brain hemispheres have opposite functions. 
B) flow of information in the brain is always left to right and not front to back. 
C) left hemisphere perceives stimuli from and controls movement on the right side of the body. 
D) functions of the left and right hemispheres are opposite in those who are left-handed.

Question 2

_____ is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) Glutamate 
B) GABA 
C) Serotonin 
D) Dopamine 
A) Glutamate 
B) GABA 
C) Serotonin 
D) Dopamine

Question 3

The genes of a child will have the LEAST in common with the genes of a(n):

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A) sibling. 
B) parent. 
C) grandparent. 
D) fraternal twin. 
A) sibling. 
B) parent. 
C) grandparent. 
D) fraternal twin.

Question 4

The basic parts of a neuron are:

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A) the cell body,the axon,and the synapse. 
B) the cell body,the dendrites,and the synapse. 
C) the cell body,the axon,and the dendrites. 
D) the synapse,the axon,and the dendrites. 
A) the cell body,the axon,and the synapse. 
B) the cell body,the dendrites,and the synapse. 
C) the cell body,the axon,and the dendrites. 
D) the synapse,the axon,and the dendrites.

Question 5

_____ is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) Glutamate 
B) GABA 
C) Serotonin 
D) Dopamine 
A) Glutamate 
B) GABA 
C) Serotonin 
D) Dopamine

Question 6

Single-celled protozoa were the first organisms to display a central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The motor cortex is situated directly behind the somatosensory cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For what is the amygdala responsible?

Accepted Answer

A) motor coordination,such as balance 
B) communication,both verbal and written 
C) emotions and emotional memories 
D) intentional movement of limbs,such as waving your hands 
A) motor coordination,such as balance 
B) communication,both verbal and written 
C) emotions and emotional memories 
D) intentional movement of limbs,such as waving your hands

Question 9

Which brain structure functions as a relay station between the cerebellum and other brain structures?

Accepted Answer

A) the medulla 
B) the cerebral cortex 
C) the reticular formation 
D) the pons 
A) the medulla 
B) the cerebral cortex 
C) the reticular formation 
D) the pons

Question 10

Mirror boxes that create the illusion a phantom limb has been restored are used to:

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A) eliminate phantom limb syndrome by demonstrating to patients that it is just a mindbug. 
B) eliminate phantom limb syndrome by creating a virtual limb with the same functions. 
C) reduce pain associated with phantom limb syndrome. 
D) rewire the brain to disconnect cortical areas once used to control the phantom limb. 
A) eliminate phantom limb syndrome by demonstrating to patients that it is just a mindbug. 
B) eliminate phantom limb syndrome by creating a virtual limb with the same functions. 
C) reduce pain associated with phantom limb syndrome. 
D) rewire the brain to disconnect cortical areas once used to control the phantom limb.

Question 11

The neurotransmitter that influences eating,sleep,wakefulness,and aggressive behaviour is:

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin. 
B) endorphins. 
C) dopamine. 
D) norepinephrine. 
A) serotonin. 
B) endorphins. 
C) dopamine. 
D) norepinephrine.

Question 12

Information registered in the right hemisphere can pass across the _____ and be registered virtually instantaneously in the left hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) corpus callosum 
B) gyrus major 
C) sulcus major 
D) reticular formation 
A) corpus callosum 
B) gyrus major 
C) sulcus major 
D) reticular formation

Question 13

Which function is NOT one that pertains to glial cells?

Accepted Answer

A) digesting parts of dead neurons 
B) providing nutritional support to neurons 
C) forming myelin 
D) transporting neurotransmitters across the synapse 
A) digesting parts of dead neurons 
B) providing nutritional support to neurons 
C) forming myelin 
D) transporting neurotransmitters across the synapse

Question 14

The activity of the pituitary gland is directed by the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The measure of the variability of behavioural traits among individuals that can be accounted for by genetic factors is called:

Accepted Answer

A) heritability. 
B) monozygocity. 
C) dianetics. 
D) epigenetics. 
A) heritability. 
B) monozygocity. 
C) dianetics. 
D) epigenetics.

Question 16

You are about to be mugged on a dark city street.Which autonomic nervous system would kick into gear?

Accepted Answer

A) somatic 
B) sympathetic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) central 
A) somatic 
B) sympathetic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) central

Question 17

Olds and Milner (1954)found that electrical stimulation of a certain section of the _____ produced pleasure and was highly rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) hippocampus 
D) amygdala 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) hippocampus 
D) amygdala

Question 18

_____ carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) Interneurons 
B) Motor neurons 
C) Sensory neurons 
D) Purkinje neurons 
A) Interneurons 
B) Motor neurons 
C) Sensory neurons 
D) Purkinje neurons

Question 19

The term brain plasticity refers to the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A) many of the same synthetic chemicals that occur in plastic are critical for normal brain functioning. 
B) certain types of neurons do not appear to age. 
C) the brain can change in structure or function to adapt to changes in sensory input. 
D) the brain is virtually indestructible. 
A) many of the same synthetic chemicals that occur in plastic are critical for normal brain functioning. 
B) certain types of neurons do not appear to age. 
C) the brain can change in structure or function to adapt to changes in sensory input. 
D) the brain is virtually indestructible.

Question 20

A neuroscientist analyzes the central nervous system of a 3-week-old human embryo.She is MOST likely to observe:

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A) only a neural tube. 
B) the beginnings of forebrain and hindbrain development. 
C) the major subdivisions of the hindbrain but not the forebrain. 
D) the major subdivisions of the forebrain but not the hindbrain. 
A) only a neural tube. 
B) the beginnings of forebrain and hindbrain development. 
C) the major subdivisions of the hindbrain but not the forebrain. 
D) the major subdivisions of the forebrain but not the hindbrain.

The term contralateral control refers to the fact that the:

_____ is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

The genes of a child will have the LEAST in common with the genes of a(n):

The basic parts of a neuron are:

_____ is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Single-celled protozoa were the first organisms to display a central nervous system.

The motor cortex is situated directly behind the somatosensory cortex.

For what is the amygdala responsible?

Which brain structure functions as a relay station between the cerebellum and other brain structures?

Mirror boxes that create the illusion a phantom limb has been restored are used to:

The neurotransmitter that influences eating,sleep,wakefulness,and aggressive behaviour is:

Information registered in the right hemisphere can pass across the _____ and be registered virtually instantaneously in the left hemisphere.

Which function is NOT one that pertains to glial cells?

The activity of the pituitary gland is directed by the thalamus.

The measure of the variability of behavioural traits among individuals that can be accounted for by genetic factors is called:

You are about to be mugged on a dark city street.Which autonomic nervous system would kick into gear?

Olds and Milner (1954)found that electrical stimulation of a certain section of the _____ produced pleasure and was highly rewarding.

_____ carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles.

The term brain plasticity refers to the fact that:

A neuroscientist analyzes the central nervous system of a 3-week-old human embryo.She is MOST likely to observe:

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The term contralateral control refers to the fact that the:

_____ is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

The genes of a child will have the LEAST in common with the genes of a(n):

The basic parts of a neuron are:

_____ is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Single-celled protozoa were the first organisms to display a central nervous system.

The motor cortex is situated directly behind the somatosensory cortex.

For what is the amygdala responsible?

Which brain structure functions as a relay station between the cerebellum and other brain structures?

Mirror boxes that create the illusion a phantom limb has been restored are used to:

The neurotransmitter that influences eating,sleep,wakefulness,and aggressive behaviour is:

Information registered in the right hemisphere can pass across the _____ and be registered virtually instantaneously in the left hemisphere.

Which function is NOT one that pertains to glial cells?

The activity of the pituitary gland is directed by the thalamus.

The measure of the variability of behavioural traits among individuals that can be accounted for by genetic factors is called:

You are about to be mugged on a dark city street.Which autonomic nervous system would kick into gear?

Olds and Milner (1954)found that electrical stimulation of a certain section of the _____ produced pleasure and was highly rewarding.

_____ carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles.

The term brain plasticity refers to the fact that:

A neuroscientist analyzes the central nervous system of a 3-week-old human embryo.She is MOST likely to observe:

Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Methods in Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Memory

Learning

Emotion and Motivation

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Development

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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