Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells

Accepted Answer

A) They nourish nerve cells. 
B) They communicate messages within the nervous system. 
C) They protect neurons. 
D) They absorb unused neurotransmitters. 
A) They nourish nerve cells. 
B) They communicate messages within the nervous system. 
C) They protect neurons. 
D) They absorb unused neurotransmitters.

Question 2

New neurons are created even during adulthood, in a process called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of New neurons are created even during adulthood,...

Question 3

Which alternative correctly pairs a brain study technique with an associated disadvantage

Accepted Answer

A) EEG - only measures the brain very slowly 
B) fMRI - is expensive 
C) TMS - cannot provide causal inferences about brain activity 
D) PET - does not assess the living brain 
A) EEG - only measures the brain very slowly 
B) fMRI - is expensive 
C) TMS - cannot provide causal inferences about brain activity 
D) PET - does not assess the living brain

Question 4

The brain's two hemispheres are connected by a band of fibers known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The brain's two hemispheres are connected by...

Question 5

The fundamental units of the nervous system are nerve cells, called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) axons 
B) neurons 
C) neurotransmitters 
D) dendrites 
A) axons 
B) neurons 
C) neurotransmitters 
D) dendrites

Question 6

The "new brain" is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

As an action potential occurs, the neuron's electrical charge:

Accepted Answer

A) changes from negative to more negative 
B) changes from neutral to positive 
C) changes from neutral to negative 
D) changes from negative to positive 
A) changes from negative to more negative 
B) changes from neutral to positive 
C) changes from neutral to negative 
D) changes from negative to positive

Question 8

Compare your forearm, hand, and fingers to a long tube. In such an analogy, the dendrites would be your:

Accepted Answer

A) forearm 
B) fingers 
C) hand 
D) knuckles 
A) forearm 
B) fingers 
C) hand 
D) knuckles

Question 9

Cocaine causes the neurotransmitter dopamine to remain at the site of the synapse longer than it normally would. Cocaine thus inhibits the process termed __________.

Accepted Answer

A) recycling 
B) reabsorption 
C) reuptake 
D) reuse 
A) recycling 
B) reabsorption 
C) reuptake 
D) reuse

Question 10

Which of the following approximate correlation coefficients is a researcher most likely to obtain between IQ score and ratio of brain weight to body weight

Accepted Answer

A) .05 
B) -.35 
C) .50 
D) .70 
A) .05 
B) -.35 
C) .50 
D) .70

Question 11

Alphonse suffered a stroke, resulting in a lesion in his temporal lobe. Which of Alphonse's perceptual or cognitive functions is most likely impaired

Accepted Answer

A) motor coordination 
B) decision-making 
C) emotional regulation 
D) hearing 
A) motor coordination 
B) decision-making 
C) emotional regulation 
D) hearing

Question 12

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which nervous and endocrine system structures respond to the environment, from first to last

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus $\rightarrow$pituitary gland $\rightarrow$ endocrine glands 
B) hypothalamus $\rightarrow$endocrine glands $\rightarrow$ pituitary gland 
C) pituitary gland $\rightarrow$ endocrine glands $\rightarrow$hypothalamus 
D) pituitary gland $\rightarrow$hypothalamus $\rightarrow$endocrine glands 
A) hypothalamus $\rightarrow$pituitary gland $\rightarrow$ endocrine glands 
B) hypothalamus $\rightarrow$endocrine glands $\rightarrow$ pituitary gland 
C) pituitary gland $\rightarrow$ endocrine glands $\rightarrow$hypothalamus 
D) pituitary gland $\rightarrow$hypothalamus $\rightarrow$endocrine glands

Question 13

Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) After a satisfying evening meal, Callum relaxes in front of the television. 
B) Walking toward her car is a deserted parking garage one night, Danica is surprised by a strange man appearing from nowhere. 
C) Brooke's finger accidentally grazes a hot iron; she immediately jerks her hand away. 
D) Alexa sees bright lights after a soccer ball hits the back of her head 
A) After a satisfying evening meal, Callum relaxes in front of the television. 
B) Walking toward her car is a deserted parking garage one night, Danica is surprised by a strange man appearing from nowhere. 
C) Brooke's finger accidentally grazes a hot iron; she immediately jerks her hand away. 
D) Alexa sees bright lights after a soccer ball hits the back of her head

Question 14

Which of the following brain structures performs many functions, including regulating hunger and sexual behavior

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Transcranial magnetic stimulation measures blood flow to the different regions of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Left-handers appear to excel in abilities associated with the _______ hemisphere in the brain, illustrating the principle of ________ control.

Accepted Answer

A) right; neuroplastic 
B) right; contralateral 
C) right; heterohemispheric 
D) left; contralateral 
A) right; neuroplastic 
B) right; contralateral 
C) right; heterohemispheric 
D) left; contralateral

Question 17

The tiny _________ gland is known as the endocrine system's "master gland."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tiny _________ gland is known as...

Question 18

Based on your text's discussion, how might you evaluate the ratio of brain weight to body weight as an operational definition of intelligence

Accepted Answer

A) It is a poor operational definition: It lacks validity. 
B) It is a poor operational definition: It lacks reliability. 
C) It is a good operational definition: It is valid. 
D) It is a good operational definition: It is objective. 
A) It is a poor operational definition: It lacks validity. 
B) It is a poor operational definition: It lacks reliability. 
C) It is a good operational definition: It is valid. 
D) It is a good operational definition: It is objective.

Question 19

Which of the following brain structures relays signals to higher brain levels

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) thalamus 
C) corpus callosum 
D) reticular formation 
A) cerebellum 
B) thalamus 
C) corpus callosum 
D) reticular formation

Question 20

In its resting state, an axon is negatively charged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells

New neurons are created even during adulthood, in a process called _________.

Which alternative correctly pairs a brain study technique with an associated disadvantage

The brain's two hemispheres are connected by a band of fibers known as the ________.

The fundamental units of the nervous system are nerve cells, called __________.

The "new brain" is the:

As an action potential occurs, the neuron's electrical charge:

Compare your forearm, hand, and fingers to a long tube. In such an analogy, the dendrites would be your:

Cocaine causes the neurotransmitter dopamine to remain at the site of the synapse longer than it normally would. Cocaine thus inhibits the process termed __________.

Which of the following approximate correlation coefficients is a researcher most likely to obtain between IQ score and ratio of brain weight to body weight

Alphonse suffered a stroke, resulting in a lesion in his temporal lobe. Which of Alphonse's perceptual or cognitive functions is most likely impaired

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which nervous and endocrine system structures respond to the environment, from first to last

Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system

Which of the following brain structures performs many functions, including regulating hunger and sexual behavior

Transcranial magnetic stimulation measures blood flow to the different regions of the brain.

Left-handers appear to excel in abilities associated with the _ hemisphere in the brain, illustrating the principle of __ control.

The tiny _________ gland is known as the endocrine system's "master gland."

Based on your text's discussion, how might you evaluate the ratio of brain weight to body weight as an operational definition of intelligence

Which of the following brain structures relays signals to higher brain levels

In its resting state, an axon is negatively charged.

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Exam 3: Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells

New neurons are created even during adulthood, in a process called _________.

Which alternative correctly pairs a brain study technique with an associated disadvantage

The brain's two hemispheres are connected by a band of fibers known as the ________.

The fundamental units of the nervous system are nerve cells, called __________.

The "new brain" is the:

As an action potential occurs, the neuron's electrical charge:

Compare your forearm, hand, and fingers to a long tube. In such an analogy, the dendrites would be your:

Cocaine causes the neurotransmitter dopamine to remain at the site of the synapse longer than it normally would. Cocaine thus inhibits the process termed __________.

Which of the following approximate correlation coefficients is a researcher most likely to obtain between IQ score and ratio of brain weight to body weight

Alphonse suffered a stroke, resulting in a lesion in his temporal lobe. Which of Alphonse's perceptual or cognitive functions is most likely impaired

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which nervous and endocrine system structures respond to the environment, from first to last

Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system

Which of the following brain structures performs many functions, including regulating hunger and sexual behavior

Transcranial magnetic stimulation measures blood flow to the different regions of the brain.

Left-handers appear to excel in abilities associated with the _______ hemisphere in the brain, illustrating the principle of ________ control.

The tiny _________ gland is known as the endocrine system's "master gland."

Based on your text's discussion, how might you evaluate the ratio of brain weight to body weight as an operational definition of intelligence

Which of the following brain structures relays signals to higher brain levels

In its resting state, an axon is negatively charged.

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

Left-handers appear to excel in abilities associated with the _ hemisphere in the brain, illustrating the principle of __ control.