Question 1

The control of vital bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing, is carried out primarily by the part of the hindbrain known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The control of vital bodily functions, such...

Question 2

Regarding PET scans, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​PET scans provide detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain. 
B)  ​PET scans detect the negative ion particles emitted by weakly radioactive sodium and potassium as they are consumed by the brain. 
C)  ​PET scans show which areas of the brain are using more energy, with higher energy use corresponding with higher activity. 
D)  ​PET scans have suggested that different patterns of brain activity accompany major psychological disorders, such as depression or schizophrenia. 
A)  ​PET scans provide detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain. 
B)  ​PET scans detect the negative ion particles emitted by weakly radioactive sodium and potassium as they are consumed by the brain. 
C)  ​PET scans show which areas of the brain are using more energy, with higher energy use corresponding with higher activity. 
D)  ​PET scans have suggested that different patterns of brain activity accompany major psychological disorders, such as depression or schizophrenia.

Question 3

The cerebral cortex is divided into two

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular formations. 
B)  fissures. 
C)  lobes. 
D)  hemispheres. 
A)  reticular formations. 
B)  fissures. 
C)  lobes. 
D)  hemispheres.

Question 4

After a "split-brain" operation, the majority of these patients

Accepted Answer

A)  show severe impairment of language ability. 
B)  show constant competition between the two hemispheres. 
C)  function relatively normally, unless submitted to specialized testing. 
D)  show a change in hand dominance. 
A)  show severe impairment of language ability. 
B)  show constant competition between the two hemispheres. 
C)  function relatively normally, unless submitted to specialized testing. 
D)  show a change in hand dominance.

Question 5

The use of an electrode to stimulate small areas of the brain beneath the surface is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ESB. 
B)  deep lesioning. 
C)  fMRI. 
D)  electroencephalography. 
A)  ESB. 
B)  deep lesioning. 
C)  fMRI. 
D)  electroencephalography.

Question 6

When the speech therapist shows Jess a spoon, he calls it a "cup." The stroke most likely damaged which part of Jess' brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  Broca's area 
C)  Wernicke's area 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  amygdala 
B)  Broca's area 
C)  Wernicke's area 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 7

Enlarged hands, feet, and facial bones that create prominent facial features may be the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  giantism. 
C)  dwarfism. 
D)  hypopituitary dwarfism. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  giantism. 
C)  dwarfism. 
D)  hypopituitary dwarfism.

Question 8

Horror movies and science fiction stories are often based on the premise that one person's brain has been surgically removed and implanted in the body of another person.This would actually be impossible because

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the brain is almost always fatal. 
B)  if the corpus callosum is cut, the brain cannot function. 
C)  damage to neurons in the CNS is usually considered permanent. 
D)  the blood brain barriers would not protect against infection. 
A)  damage to the brain is almost always fatal. 
B)  if the corpus callosum is cut, the brain cannot function. 
C)  damage to neurons in the CNS is usually considered permanent. 
D)  the blood brain barriers would not protect against infection.

Question 9

The left hemisphere processes information

Accepted Answer

A)  simultaneously. 
B)  sequentially. 
C)  holistically. 
D)  through general connections. 
A)  simultaneously. 
B)  sequentially. 
C)  holistically. 
D)  through general connections.

Question 10

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the central nervous system and the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  peripheral 
A)  autonomic 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  peripheral

Question 11

The brain carries out most of the "computing" in the nervous system and communicates with the rest of the body through the large bundle of nerves called the

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal branch. 
B)  spinal cord. 
C)  occipital cord. 
D)  temporal branch. 
A)  parietal branch. 
B)  spinal cord. 
C)  occipital cord. 
D)  temporal branch.

Question 12

In humans, which of the following looks like a giant, wrinkled walnut that consists of the two large hemispheres and covers the upper part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  limbic system 
D)  hippocampus 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  limbic system 
D)  hippocampus

Question 13

When you are playing a video game, your hand and eye movements are under the influence of the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Regarding the repair of the central nervous system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Along with the animal research on spinal cord repair, some human trials have also been recently undertaken. 
B)  Scientists have partially repaired cut spinal cords in ratsby establishing cellular bridges to close the gap. 
C)  Neurilemma covers neurons in the central nervous system and enables these neurons to regrow themselves when activated. 
D)  Stem cells have been injected into the gap in the spinal cord to repair the damaged spinal cords in rats. 
A)  Along with the animal research on spinal cord repair, some human trials have also been recently undertaken. 
B)  Scientists have partially repaired cut spinal cords in ratsby establishing cellular bridges to close the gap. 
C)  Neurilemma covers neurons in the central nervous system and enables these neurons to regrow themselves when activated. 
D)  Stem cells have been injected into the gap in the spinal cord to repair the damaged spinal cords in rats.

Question 15

Ultimately, depression, schizophrenia, and drug addiction may be explained by the

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction between the thyroid and hippocampus. 
B)  interaction between the pituitary and the parietal lobes. 
C)  absence of placebos. 
D)  regulatory actions of neuropeptides. 
A)  interaction between the thyroid and hippocampus. 
B)  interaction between the pituitary and the parietal lobes. 
C)  absence of placebos. 
D)  regulatory actions of neuropeptides.

Question 16

In constraint induced movement therapy, a person's good arm is immobilized, which forces the impaired arm to become more active and to increase which of the following processes in the damaged part of his brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  ablation 
B)  neurogenesis 
C)  lateralization 
D)  localization of function 
A)  ablation 
B)  neurogenesis 
C)  lateralization 
D)  localization of function

Question 17

You are sitting on a stool when suddenly you lean back and fall off the stool, hitting the back of your head on the floor.You "see stars" as you try to sit back up.This sensation of "seeing stars" occurs because

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons in your occipital lobe are stimulated. 
B)  your eyes are jarred to the extent stars are seen. 
C)  neurons in your retina are stimulated. 
D)  neurons in your hypothalamus are stimulated. 
A)  neurons in your occipital lobe are stimulated. 
B)  your eyes are jarred to the extent stars are seen. 
C)  neurons in your retina are stimulated. 
D)  neurons in your hypothalamus are stimulated.

Question 18

Arnold received too much growth hormone during puberty (late in the growth cycle).His hands, feet, and face show an overgrowth.He has the condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  giantism. 
C)  achondroplasia. 
D)  virilism. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  giantism. 
C)  achondroplasia. 
D)  virilism.

Question 19

Reduced function in which lobes of the brain has been shown to lead to greater impulsivity and an increased risk for drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic function of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining bodily functions 
B)  directing muscles and glands 
C)  creating the magic of consciousness 
D)  reordering the genetic code during organogenesis 
A)  maintaining bodily functions 
B)  directing muscles and glands 
C)  creating the magic of consciousness 
D)  reordering the genetic code during organogenesis

The control of vital bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing, is carried out primarily by the part of the hindbrain known as the __________.

Regarding PET scans, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The cerebral cortex is divided into two

After a "split-brain" operation, the majority of these patients

The use of an electrode to stimulate small areas of the brain beneath the surface is called

When the speech therapist shows Jess a spoon, he calls it a "cup." The stroke most likely damaged which part of Jess' brain?

Enlarged hands, feet, and facial bones that create prominent facial features may be the result of

Horror movies and science fiction stories are often based on the premise that one person's brain has been surgically removed and implanted in the body of another person.This would actually be impossible because

The left hemisphere processes information

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the central nervous system and the __________ nervous system.

The brain carries out most of the "computing" in the nervous system and communicates with the rest of the body through the large bundle of nerves called the

In humans, which of the following looks like a giant, wrinkled walnut that consists of the two large hemispheres and covers the upper part of the brain?

When you are playing a video game, your hand and eye movements are under the influence of the __________ nervous system.

Regarding the repair of the central nervous system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Ultimately, depression, schizophrenia, and drug addiction may be explained by the

In constraint induced movement therapy, a person's good arm is immobilized, which forces the impaired arm to become more active and to increase which of the following processes in the damaged part of his brain?

You are sitting on a stool when suddenly you lean back and fall off the stool, hitting the back of your head on the floor.You "see stars" as you try to sit back up.This sensation of "seeing stars" occurs because

Arnold received too much growth hormone during puberty (late in the growth cycle).His hands, feet, and face show an overgrowth.He has the condition known as

Reduced function in which lobes of the brain has been shown to lead to greater impulsivity and an increased risk for drug addiction?

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic function of the brain?

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States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

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The control of vital bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing, is carried out primarily by the part of the hindbrain known as the __________.

Regarding PET scans, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The cerebral cortex is divided into two

After a "split-brain" operation, the majority of these patients

The use of an electrode to stimulate small areas of the brain beneath the surface is called

When the speech therapist shows Jess a spoon, he calls it a "cup." The stroke most likely damaged which part of Jess' brain?

Enlarged hands, feet, and facial bones that create prominent facial features may be the result of

Horror movies and science fiction stories are often based on the premise that one person's brain has been surgically removed and implanted in the body of another person.This would actually be impossible because

The left hemisphere processes information

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the central nervous system and the __________ nervous system.

The brain carries out most of the "computing" in the nervous system and communicates with the rest of the body through the large bundle of nerves called the

In humans, which of the following looks like a giant, wrinkled walnut that consists of the two large hemispheres and covers the upper part of the brain?

When you are playing a video game, your hand and eye movements are under the influence of the __________ nervous system.

Regarding the repair of the central nervous system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Ultimately, depression, schizophrenia, and drug addiction may be explained by the

In constraint induced movement therapy, a person's good arm is immobilized, which forces the impaired arm to become more active and to increase which of the following processes in the damaged part of his brain?

You are sitting on a stool when suddenly you lean back and fall off the stool, hitting the back of your head on the floor.You "see stars" as you try to sit back up.This sensation of "seeing stars" occurs because

Arnold received too much growth hormone during puberty (late in the growth cycle).His hands, feet, and face show an overgrowth.He has the condition known as

Reduced function in which lobes of the brain has been shown to lead to greater impulsivity and an increased risk for drug addiction?

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic function of the brain?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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