Question 1

The production of new neurons is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) neuroproduction 
B) neurogenesis 
C) somagenesis 
D) plasticity 
A) neuroproduction 
B) neurogenesis 
C) somagenesis 
D) plasticity

Question 2

Which of the following defines neuroplasticity

Accepted Answer

A) The left side of the brain receives and sends information to the right side of the body and the right side of the brain receives and sends information to the left side of the body 
B) The left and right brain hemispheres have different sensory and motor functions 
C) The left and right brain hemisphere are specialized for different tasks or abilities 
D) the brain can adapt to the effects of experience or damage 
A) The left side of the brain receives and sends information to the right side of the body and the right side of the brain receives and sends information to the left side of the body 
B) The left and right brain hemispheres have different sensory and motor functions 
C) The left and right brain hemisphere are specialized for different tasks or abilities 
D) the brain can adapt to the effects of experience or damage

Question 3

Within neurons the communication is _____; Between neurons the communication is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) chemical; electrical 
B) mechanical; electrical 
C) electrical; mechanical 
D) electrical; chemical 
A) chemical; electrical 
B) mechanical; electrical 
C) electrical; mechanical 
D) electrical; chemical

Question 4

In a roller-blading mishap, Wendy fell down and injured the very back of her head. Which of her senses is most likely impaired

Accepted Answer

A) hearing 
B) pain 
C) taste 
D) vision 
A) hearing 
B) pain 
C) taste 
D) vision

Question 5

Trevor is scratching his head, trying desperately to solve a verbal analogy as part of a standardized entrance examination; Sienna, meanwhile, is giving an oral presentation in a political science class. Which of the following statements best describes the relative activity of the brain's two hemispheres in these two students

Accepted Answer

A) For Trevor, the left hemisphere is more active than the right.For Sienna, the two hemispheres are equally active. 
B) The two hemispheres are equally active for both students. 
C) The left hemisphere is more active than the right for both these students. 
D) For Trevor, the left hemisphere is more active than the right.For Sienna, the right hemisphere is more active than the left. 
A) For Trevor, the left hemisphere is more active than the right.For Sienna, the two hemispheres are equally active. 
B) The two hemispheres are equally active for both students. 
C) The left hemisphere is more active than the right for both these students. 
D) For Trevor, the left hemisphere is more active than the right.For Sienna, the right hemisphere is more active than the left.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Accepted Answer

A) The nervous system operates independently of the endocrine system. 
B) The nervous system interacts with the endocrine system. 
C) The nervous system directs the endocrine system. 
D) The nervous system reflects the operation of the endocrine system. 
A) The nervous system operates independently of the endocrine system. 
B) The nervous system interacts with the endocrine system. 
C) The nervous system directs the endocrine system. 
D) The nervous system reflects the operation of the endocrine system.

Question 7

Dr. Frazier measures testosterone levels among a sample of professional athletes. Which term best describes the correlation she might find between testosterone levels and scores on measures of aggressive or antisocial behavior off the field, such as disciplinary suspensions, arrests, and so on

Accepted Answer

A) weak 
B) linear 
C) negative 
D) positive 
A) weak 
B) linear 
C) negative 
D) positive

Question 8

Scientists have suggested a specific genetic basis for left-handedness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following brain structures, located behind the brain stem, governs memory and emotion

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following defines brain lateralization

Accepted Answer

A) The left side of the brain receives and sends information to the right side of the body and the right side of the brain receives and sends information to the left side of the body 
B) The left and right brain hemispheres have different sensory and motor functions 
C) The left and right brain hemisphere are specialized for different tasks or abilities 
D) the brain can adapt to the effects of experience or damage 
A) The left side of the brain receives and sends information to the right side of the body and the right side of the brain receives and sends information to the left side of the body 
B) The left and right brain hemispheres have different sensory and motor functions 
C) The left and right brain hemisphere are specialized for different tasks or abilities 
D) the brain can adapt to the effects of experience or damage

Question 11

Testosterone levels are _________ correlated with scores on measures of aggressive behavior.;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Testosterone levels are _________ correlated with scores...

Question 12

Which of the following sequences correctly arranges nervous system structures from the largest to the smallest

Accepted Answer

A) neuron $\rightarrow$ axon $\rightarrow$terminal button 
B) neuron $\rightarrow$ terminal button $\rightarrow$ axon 
C) axon $\rightarrow$ terminal button $\rightarrow$ neuron 
D) axon $\rightarrow$ neuron $\rightarrow$terminal button 
A) neuron $\rightarrow$ axon $\rightarrow$terminal button 
B) neuron $\rightarrow$ terminal button $\rightarrow$ axon 
C) axon $\rightarrow$ terminal button $\rightarrow$ neuron 
D) axon $\rightarrow$ neuron $\rightarrow$terminal button

Question 13

The endocrine system is linked to the _________ in the brain, via the _______ gland.

Accepted Answer

A) hippocampus; adrenal 
B) hippocampus; pituitary 
C) hypothalamus; adrenal 
D) hypothalamus; pituitary 
A) hippocampus; adrenal 
B) hippocampus; pituitary 
C) hypothalamus; adrenal 
D) hypothalamus; pituitary

Question 14

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the _______ in the brain, which relays it to higher association areas.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Nicotine is an acetylcholine agonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The branch-like fibers extending in clusters from the neuron's cell body are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) axons 
B) terminal buttons 
C) glial fibers 
D) dendrites 
A) axons 
B) terminal buttons 
C) glial fibers 
D) dendrites

Question 17

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression. Brief pulses are sent through her brain. Marisol is undergoing:

Accepted Answer

A) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
B) positron emission tomography (PET) 
C) electroencephalography (EEG) 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) 
A) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
B) positron emission tomography (PET) 
C) electroencephalography (EEG) 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Question 18

The pons serves to:

Accepted Answer

A) regulate arousal 
B) relay sensory information 
C) control movement 
D) consolidate memories 
A) regulate arousal 
B) relay sensory information 
C) control movement 
D) consolidate memories

Question 19

After birth, the brain is largely unable to form new neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An action potential is a sudden ______ change in the electrical charge of a neuron's _________.

Accepted Answer

A) positive; axon 
B) positive; soma 
C) positive; dendrites 
D) negative; axon 
A) positive; axon 
B) positive; soma 
C) positive; dendrites 
D) negative; axon

The production of new neurons is called __________.

Which of the following defines neuroplasticity

Within neurons the communication is _; Between neurons the communication is _.

In a roller-blading mishap, Wendy fell down and injured the very back of her head. Which of her senses is most likely impaired

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Dr. Frazier measures testosterone levels among a sample of professional athletes. Which term best describes the correlation she might find between testosterone levels and scores on measures of aggressive or antisocial behavior off the field, such as disciplinary suspensions, arrests, and so on

Scientists have suggested a specific genetic basis for left-handedness.

Which of the following brain structures, located behind the brain stem, governs memory and emotion

Which of the following defines brain lateralization

Testosterone levels are _________ correlated with scores on measures of aggressive behavior.;

Which of the following sequences correctly arranges nervous system structures from the largest to the smallest

The endocrine system is linked to the ___ in the brain, via the _ gland.

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the _______ in the brain, which relays it to higher association areas.

Nicotine is an acetylcholine agonist.

The branch-like fibers extending in clusters from the neuron's cell body are called __________.

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression. Brief pulses are sent through her brain. Marisol is undergoing:

The pons serves to:

After birth, the brain is largely unable to form new neurons.

An action potential is a sudden change in the electrical charge of a neuron's ___.

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Exam 3: Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

The production of new neurons is called __________.

Which of the following defines neuroplasticity

Within neurons the communication is _____; Between neurons the communication is _____.

In a roller-blading mishap, Wendy fell down and injured the very back of her head. Which of her senses is most likely impaired

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Dr. Frazier measures testosterone levels among a sample of professional athletes. Which term best describes the correlation she might find between testosterone levels and scores on measures of aggressive or antisocial behavior off the field, such as disciplinary suspensions, arrests, and so on

Scientists have suggested a specific genetic basis for left-handedness.

Which of the following brain structures, located behind the brain stem, governs memory and emotion

Which of the following defines brain lateralization

Testosterone levels are _________ correlated with scores on measures of aggressive behavior.;

Which of the following sequences correctly arranges nervous system structures from the largest to the smallest

The endocrine system is linked to the _________ in the brain, via the _______ gland.

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the _______ in the brain, which relays it to higher association areas.

Nicotine is an acetylcholine agonist.

The branch-like fibers extending in clusters from the neuron's cell body are called __________.

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression. Brief pulses are sent through her brain. Marisol is undergoing:

The pons serves to:

After birth, the brain is largely unable to form new neurons.

An action potential is a sudden ______ change in the electrical charge of a neuron's _________.

Introducing Psychology

Psychological Science

Sensing and Perceiving

States of Consciousness

Growing and Developing

Learning

Remembering and Judging

Intelligence and Language

Emotions and Motivations

Psychology in Our Social Lives

Personality

Defining Psychological Disorders

Treating Psychological Disorders

Filters

Within neurons the communication is _; Between neurons the communication is _.

The endocrine system is linked to the ___ in the brain, via the _ gland.

An action potential is a sudden change in the electrical charge of a neuron's ___.