Exam 2: Brain and Behavior

A person with brain damage who mispronounces the word "cross" by saying "srot" would most likely have damage to an association area in the left frontal lobe known as __________ area.

In the nervous system, the electrical charge of an inactive neuron is called its

Brain wave activity during sleep, daydreaming, hypnosis, and other mental states is likely to be studied using a(n)

Each day, thousands of new cells originate deep within the brain and then move to the surface to link up with other neurons to become part of the brain's circuitry through a process known as

In studies of men's and women's brains, it was hypothesized that men

The brain center for hearing is in the __________ lobe.

In biopsychology, the surgical removal of tissue from the surface of the brain is called

Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is involved with arousal and vigilance and mood with an excess leading to anxiety problems?

Zelda is experiencing more and more blind spots in her vision as her inoperable brain tumor grows. The brain tumor would most likely be in her __________ lobe.

A researcher places an electrode in a cat's limbic system, which he activates. The cat suddenly jumps up and runs to the corner, showing clear indications of fear. What part of the limbic system was most likely stimulated?

Select three of the six neurotransmitters listed below, and describe the functions of these neurotransmitters, whether the neurotransmitter is an excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitter, and what effect(s)would occur from having a deficiency and\or excess of each chemical. acetylcholine, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate

Paul Broca's patient "Tan" lost his ability to speak because an area had deteriorated in his brain. This area is now called Broca's area and is located in the left __________lobe.

One's reasoning and planning ability are centered within which lobes of the brain?

The central nervous system is composed of the

Which area of the brain is most closely associated with grammar and the correct pronunciation of words?

People with facial agnosia cannot

The cerebral cortex is divided into two

The autonomic system is

Side effects of anabolic steroids include voice deepening or baldness in women and shrinkage of the testicles, sexual impotence, or breast enlargement in men.

When a researcher tries to identify which structures in the brain control specific psychological or behavioral functions, such as recognizing faces or moving the hands, the basic research strategy is called