Exam 3: Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

The cerebellum is part of the limbic system.

Despite their different roles in behavior, all neurotransmitters are excitatory in their effects.

The nervous system contains not only neurons, but also other cells called ___________.

The brain and the spinal cord constitute the _________ nervous system.

Macrae et al. (2002) found that women better process male faces on days of their menstrual cycle associated with a high risk of conception than on days associated with a low risk of conception. This result is most consistent with the _______ perspective in psychology.

Kate has suffered right-hemisphere damage. Which of the following processes is LEAST likely to be affected

The neurotransmitter dopamine is involved in:

A toilet either flushes or it doesn't; a gun either fires or it doesn't. By a similar __________ law, a neuron either transmits an action potential or it does not.

Another name for the cell body of a neuron is

Heart rate and respiration are controlled by the __________ in the brainstem.

Which alternative correctly pairs a brain study technique with a key advantage

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

In the cortex, incoming information is linked with stored knowledge in regions termed __________ areas.

Which research method in psychology is exemplified by the study of Phineas Gage's thought and behavior following his brain injury

Juan is applying magnetic pulses to the brains of his research participants to temporarily deactivate a brain region. Which of the following techniques is Juan using

Which of the following is a female sex hormone

Which alternative matches a hormone with the correct function

A researcher is using a strong magnet to create images of the blood flow in participants' brains as they complete decision-making tasks. The researcher is using ____________ to examine the brain's activity.

Arden's heart rate and respiration are slowing, and her digestion is facilitated. Her _________ nervous system has become active.

The outer bark-like layer of the brain is termed the _________.