Question 1

Recent research has demonstrated that adult humans ​

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A) can form new neurons throughout the central nervous system, but not in the peripheral nervous system. 
B) can form new neurons in the olfactory bulb and hippocampus. 
C) can form new neurons throughout the peripheral nervous system, but not in the central nervous system. 
D) do not generate any new neurons once they are past adolescence. 
A) can form new neurons throughout the central nervous system, but not in the peripheral nervous system. 
B) can form new neurons in the olfactory bulb and hippocampus. 
C) can form new neurons throughout the peripheral nervous system, but not in the central nervous system. 
D) do not generate any new neurons once they are past adolescence.

Question 2

If the occipital lobe of the brain is stimulated, a person would be MOST likely to report ​

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A) hearing a sound. 
B) smelling an odor. 
C) seeing a flash of light. 
D) moving a part of his body. 
A) hearing a sound. 
B) smelling an odor. 
C) seeing a flash of light. 
D) moving a part of his body.

Question 3

Recent research has suggested that mirror neurons may play a role in all of the following EXCEPT

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A) acquisition of new motor skills. 
B) the imitation of others. 
C) understanding the intentions of others. 
D) completing  complex mathematical calculations. 
A) acquisition of new motor skills. 
B) the imitation of others. 
C) understanding the intentions of others. 
D) completing  complex mathematical calculations.

Question 4

A set of identical twins has been raised together. One of them develops schizophrenia, but the other does not. Which of the following unifying themes discussed in the text does this example illustrate?

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A) Psychology is empirical. 
B) Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. 
C) Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. 
D) Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage. 
A) Psychology is empirical. 
B) Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. 
C) Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. 
D) Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.

Question 5

The central nervous system consists of the

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A) body's sensory and motor neurons. 
B) brain and the spinal cord. 
C) somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
D) sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
A) body's sensory and motor neurons. 
B) brain and the spinal cord. 
C) somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
D) sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Question 6

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with anorexia is

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A) dopamine. 
B) acetylcholine. 
C) endorphin. 
D) serotonin. 
A) dopamine. 
B) acetylcholine. 
C) endorphin. 
D) serotonin.

Question 7

GABA produces

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A) only inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. 
B) only excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
C) both inhibitory and excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
D) a "runner's high." 
A) only inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. 
B) only excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
C) both inhibitory and excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
D) a "runner's high."

Question 8

Neurotransmitters are secreted from the ​

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A) myelin sheath. 
B) terminal buttons. 
C) neuromodulators. 
D) dendrites. 
A) myelin sheath. 
B) terminal buttons. 
C) neuromodulators. 
D) dendrites.

Question 9

A postsynaptic potential occurs when ​

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A) neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft. 
B) neurotransmitters are reabsorbed into the terminal buttons. 
C) neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron. 
D) neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the presynaptic neuron. 
A) neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft. 
B) neurotransmitters are reabsorbed into the terminal buttons. 
C) neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron. 
D) neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the presynaptic neuron.

Question 10

Kesha has just begun taking a new drug for which one of the side effects is sleeplessness. This drug may be acting on her _____ system.

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A) serotonin 
B) GABA 
C) endorphin 
D) episodic 
A) serotonin 
B) GABA 
C) endorphin 
D) episodic

Question 11

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head. Prior to her accident, she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces. In the fall, Wanda likely damaged her

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A) reticular formation. 
B) amygdala. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) temporal lobe. 
A) reticular formation. 
B) amygdala. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) temporal lobe.

Question 12

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the ​

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A) hypothalamus. 
B) cerebrum. 
C) pons. 
D) cerebellum. 
A) hypothalamus. 
B) cerebrum. 
C) pons. 
D) cerebellum.

Question 13

In which of the following lobes of the cerebrum is the somatosensory cortex located?

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A) F rontal 
B) P arietal 
C) T emporal 
D) O ccipital 
A) F rontal 
B) P arietal 
C) T emporal 
D) O ccipital

Question 14

Recent research suggests that which of the following structures is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as attention and planning?

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A) P ons 
B) Medulla 
C) Cerebellum 
D) Brainstem 
A) P ons 
B) Medulla 
C) Cerebellum 
D) Brainstem

Question 15

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for _____ of the cerebral cortex. ​

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A) nearly one-half 
B) approximately one-third 
C) just over 10% 
D) less than 5% 
A) nearly one-half 
B) approximately one-third 
C) just over 10% 
D) less than 5%

Question 16

Damage to the cerebellum is MOST likely to result in

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A) problems with coordination of movement. 
B) impairment of short-term memory. 
C) difficulties in judging distance. 
D) eating irregularities. 
A) problems with coordination of movement. 
B) impairment of short-term memory. 
C) difficulties in judging distance. 
D) eating irregularities.

Question 17

The release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft is caused by the arrival of the

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A) action potential at the postsynaptic neuron. 
B) resting potential at the postsynaptic neuron. 
C) action potential at the terminal buttons. 
D) resting potential at the terminal buttons. 
A) action potential at the postsynaptic neuron. 
B) resting potential at the postsynaptic neuron. 
C) action potential at the terminal buttons. 
D) resting potential at the terminal buttons.

Question 18

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an ​

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A) all-or-none potential. 
B) inhibitory postsynaptic potential. 
C) excitatory postsynaptic potential. 
D) excitatory presynaptic potential. 
A) all-or-none potential. 
B) inhibitory postsynaptic potential. 
C) excitatory postsynaptic potential. 
D) excitatory presynaptic potential.

Question 19

The _____ is the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

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The answer of The _____ is the portion of the...

Question 20

A _____ contains thousands of _____. ​

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A) DNA; genes 
B) DNA; chromosomes 
C) chromosome; genes 
D) gene; chromosomes 
A) DNA; genes 
B) DNA; chromosomes 
C) chromosome; genes 
D) gene; chromosomes

Recent research has demonstrated that adult humans

If the occipital lobe of the brain is stimulated, a person would be MOST likely to report

Recent research has suggested that mirror neurons may play a role in all of the following EXCEPT

A set of identical twins has been raised together. One of them develops schizophrenia, but the other does not. Which of the following unifying themes discussed in the text does this example illustrate?

The central nervous system consists of the

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with anorexia is

GABA produces

Neurotransmitters are secreted from the

A postsynaptic potential occurs when

Kesha has just begun taking a new drug for which one of the side effects is sleeplessness. This drug may be acting on her _____ system.

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head. Prior to her accident, she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces. In the fall, Wanda likely damaged her

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the

In which of the following lobes of the cerebrum is the somatosensory cortex located?

Recent research suggests that which of the following structures is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as attention and planning?

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for _____ of the cerebral cortex.

Damage to the cerebellum is MOST likely to result in

The release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft is caused by the arrival of the

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

The _____ is the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

A _ contains thousands of _.

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Recent research has demonstrated that adult humans ​

If the occipital lobe of the brain is stimulated, a person would be MOST likely to report ​

Recent research has suggested that mirror neurons may play a role in all of the following EXCEPT

A set of identical twins has been raised together. One of them develops schizophrenia, but the other does not. Which of the following unifying themes discussed in the text does this example illustrate?

The central nervous system consists of the

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with anorexia is

GABA produces

Neurotransmitters are secreted from the ​

A postsynaptic potential occurs when ​

Kesha has just begun taking a new drug for which one of the side effects is sleeplessness. This drug may be acting on her _____ system.

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head. Prior to her accident, she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces. In the fall, Wanda likely damaged her

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the ​

In which of the following lobes of the cerebrum is the somatosensory cortex located?

Recent research suggests that which of the following structures is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as attention and planning?

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for _____ of the cerebral cortex. ​

Damage to the cerebellum is MOST likely to result in

The release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft is caused by the arrival of the

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an ​

The _____ is the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

A _____ contains thousands of _____. ​

The Evolution of Psychology

The Research Enterprise in Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Variations in Consciousness

Learning

Human Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development Across the Life Span

Personality

Social Behavior

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Recent research has demonstrated that adult humans

If the occipital lobe of the brain is stimulated, a person would be MOST likely to report

Neurotransmitters are secreted from the

A postsynaptic potential occurs when

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for _____ of the cerebral cortex.

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

A _ contains thousands of _.