Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

Assume that trait X is primarily an inherited characteristic. Imagine that trait X is investigated using family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies. Briefly describe each of these three methods and indicate what information each would be expected to yield regarding trait X.

The electrical charge that exists between the inside and outside of a neuron when the neuron is neither receiving nor sending is approximately

During an action potential, the neuron's electrical charge is ​

Family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies are primarily designed to ​

In Parkinsonism, the tremors, muscular rigidity, and reduced control over voluntary movements appears to be a function of ​

Sara is holding Scott's hand during a scary movie. Suddenly, she squeezes his hand very hard. When she does this, the neurons in Scott's hand will ​

An elderly person has a stroke that leaves her unable to talk and part of her body paralyzed. Which of the following parts of the body is MOST likely to be paralyzed?

The tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is NOT receiving or sending information is called a(n)

In the disease multiple sclerosis, the _____ deteriorates, which causes disruption in the transmission of the neural impulse. ​

The _____ serves as a relay station for sensory information. ​

The neurons in Michael's arm just sent a neural impulse. It will be 1-2 milliseconds before another neural impulse can be generated. This brief time period, when another neural impulse cannot occur, is called the ​

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? ​

Recent research suggests that the two hemispheres of the brain

Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation. Based on the research that investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains, he will recognize the words he hears MOST  quickly if he

Research suggests that the body's endogenous opioids may contribute to all of the following EXCEPT the

Olds and Milner (1954) found that rats will endlessly stimulate a pleasure center in the _____ when an electrode is implanted there.

Pick two types of brain-imaging techniques and describe what aspects of brain functioning they are used to explore. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Because the speech center is generally located in the left hemisphere of the brain, a split-brain patient is unable to describe stimuli that are ​

For most people, the production of language resides in the _____ cerebral hemisphere.

Jeremy is sitting quietly when the muscles in his left leg begin to "twitch." This activation of movement in his voluntary muscles is MOST likely due to the release of the neurotransmitter