Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

The amygdala consists of emotion-linked neural clusters in the

To identify which specific brain areas are most active during a particular mental task, researchers would be most likely to make use of a(n)

Research has found that the amount of representation in the motor cortex reflects the

The association areas are located in the

A simple, automatic, inborn response to a sensory stimulus is called a(n)

The master gland of the endocrine system is the

Brain plasticity may contribute to the effectiveness of

In terms of evolutionary development, the oldest regions of the brain are those that regulate

The process of forming new neurons within the brain is called

The most extensive regions of the brain are involved in higher mental functions such as memory and reasoning. These regions are called the

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs is called the

Animal research has revealed a general reward system related to the release of the neurotransmitter

Which division of the autonomic nervous system arouses the body and mobilizes its energy in stressful situations?

The part of the brainstem that helps to coordinate movements is called the

The speed at which a neural impulse travels is increased when the axon is encased by a(n)

The reticular formation extends from the spinal cord up through the

To monitor the sequence of activity in different regions of the brain, researchers are most likely to make use of a(n)

A failure to recognize that one's arm or leg is part of one's self is most likely to be associated with damage to the

The inability to recognize familiar faces even though one can clearly see and describe features of the faces is associated with damage to the ________ lobes.

Association areas are located