Exam 8: The Anatomy and Physiology of Personality

Recent feedback regarding fMRI research suggests that results from such studies might be misleading and exaggerated due to

Nerves that send messages from the body to the brain are called ________, whereas nerves that carry messages from the brain to the body are called ________.

Which of these brain structures is thought to play a role in judging whether stimuli offer threats or rewards?

What term describes the junction between two neurons?

Early reports about personality and emotional changes in Phineas Gage after his accident likely contributed to

According the text, which neurotransmitter is the foundation of plasticity?

The ________ signal shows differences in brain activity levels in one condition versus another condition in an fMRI experiment.

What brain structure in conjunction with dopamine works to form the Go system in Gray's model?

How did researchers first learn about the functions of the frontal lobes? What are those functions? Describe the consequences of severe frontal lobe damage. What does this tell us about personality?

Someone inflicted with Capgras syndrome would likely

According to the textbook, which of the following is the best description of the causal link between biological processes and social behavior?

Which hormone is associated with the fight-or-flight response?

The case of railroad worker Phineas Gage illustrates that

Which brain region is important for detecting a discrepancy between the actual world and expectations about the world?

According to the text, what is one cause of many of the questionable research practices and controversies associated with fMRI research?

Capgras syndrome arises from damage to the

Which brain structure is responsible for an individual's capacity to remember large amounts of information in preparation for an exam?

What is the technical name for drugs like Prozac?

Chemicals that facilitate communication between neurons are called

In one study, male U.S. military veterans were asked about their past behaviors, and those with higher testosterone levels more often reported having assaulted others. This is evidence for testosterone's association with