Question 1

The two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system are

Accepted Answer

A) the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. 
B) the somatic nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. 
C) the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
D) the involuntary and the voluntary nervous systems. 
E) the sympathetic and the somatic nervous systems. 
A) the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. 
B) the somatic nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. 
C) the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
D) the involuntary and the voluntary nervous systems. 
E) the sympathetic and the somatic nervous systems.

Question 2

In the cerebral cortex, ______ is to vision as ______ is to hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) occipital; parietal 
B) temporal; frontal 
C) frontal; parietal 
D) parietal; temporal 
E) occipital; temporal 
A) occipital; parietal 
B) temporal; frontal 
C) frontal; parietal 
D) parietal; temporal 
E) occipital; temporal

Question 3

In a split-brain research study, what will happen when a pencil is presented in the patient's visual field?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient will be able to pick out the pencil from a group of objects, but not be able to say "pencil" regardless of which visual field the pencil is presented to. 
B) The patient will be able to say "pencil," but will not be able to pick out pencil from a group of objects regardless of which visual field the pencil is presented to. 
C) The patient will be able to say "pencil" when the pencil is presented to the right visual field, but not when presented to the left visual field. 
D) The patient will be able to say "pencil" when the pencil is presented to the left visual field, but not when presented to the right visual field. 
E) The patient will be able to pick out the pencil from a group of objects, but not be able to say "pencil" when the pencil is presented to the right visual field. 
A) The patient will be able to pick out the pencil from a group of objects, but not be able to say "pencil" regardless of which visual field the pencil is presented to. 
B) The patient will be able to say "pencil," but will not be able to pick out pencil from a group of objects regardless of which visual field the pencil is presented to. 
C) The patient will be able to say "pencil" when the pencil is presented to the right visual field, but not when presented to the left visual field. 
D) The patient will be able to say "pencil" when the pencil is presented to the left visual field, but not when presented to the right visual field. 
E) The patient will be able to pick out the pencil from a group of objects, but not be able to say "pencil" when the pencil is presented to the right visual field.

Question 4

Regarding the organization of the brain and its function, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The midbrain plays an important role in the regulation of memory and emotions. 
B) The brain is divided into three major parts. 
C) The hindbrain contains structures that control basic bodily functions like breathing. 
D) The midbrain contains nerve pathways for relaying messages between the hindbrain and forebrain. 
E) The forebrain is the largest part of the brain. 
A) The midbrain plays an important role in the regulation of memory and emotions. 
B) The brain is divided into three major parts. 
C) The hindbrain contains structures that control basic bodily functions like breathing. 
D) The midbrain contains nerve pathways for relaying messages between the hindbrain and forebrain. 
E) The forebrain is the largest part of the brain.

Question 5

Recent research suggests that hand preference begins to develop

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A) before birth. 
B) during the first six months of life. 
C) between ages 1 and 2. 
D) between ages 3 and 4. 
E) around ages 5 or 6. 
A) before birth. 
B) during the first six months of life. 
C) between ages 1 and 2. 
D) between ages 3 and 4. 
E) around ages 5 or 6.

Question 6

The brain and the spinal cord make up the

Accepted Answer

A) nervous system. 
B) somatic nervous system. 
C) peripheral nervous system. 
D) autonomic nervous system. 
E) central nervous system. 
A) nervous system. 
B) somatic nervous system. 
C) peripheral nervous system. 
D) autonomic nervous system. 
E) central nervous system.

Question 7

Following brain trauma, Takami has difficulty processing auditory stimuli. Based on this description, Takami probably suffered damage to which portion of her brain?

Accepted Answer

A) frontal lobe 
B) parietal lobe 
C) temporal lobe 
D) occipital lobe 
E) somatosensory lobe 
A) frontal lobe 
B) parietal lobe 
C) temporal lobe 
D) occipital lobe 
E) somatosensory lobe

Question 8

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) cerebrum 
B) cerebellum 
C) pons 
D) medulla 
E) thalamus 
A) cerebrum 
B) cerebellum 
C) pons 
D) medulla 
E) thalamus

Question 9

Outline the structure and functions of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

The cerebral cortex has a left and right

Question 10

Discuss what scientists know about hemispheric lateralization.

Accepted Answer

The brain consists of a left and right h

Question 11

All of the following senses are routed through the thalamus EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) touch. 
B) taste. 
C) smell. 
D) vision. 
E) hearing. 
A) touch. 
B) taste. 
C) smell. 
D) vision. 
E) hearing.

Question 12

Regarding a neuron's soma, all but which of the following are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The soma conducts outgoing messages to other neurons. 
B) The soma is the neuron's cell body. 
C) The soma conducts life-sustaining functions of the cell. 
D) The soma contains the cell's genetic material. 
E) The soma houses the cell's nucleus. 
A) The soma conducts outgoing messages to other neurons. 
B) The soma is the neuron's cell body. 
C) The soma conducts life-sustaining functions of the cell. 
D) The soma contains the cell's genetic material. 
E) The soma houses the cell's nucleus.

Question 13

In twin studies, the ______describes the percentages of cases in which both members of twin pairs share the same trait or disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) genotype 
B) concordance rate 
C) phenotype 
D) polygenic trait rate 
E) plasticity percentage 
A) genotype 
B) concordance rate 
C) phenotype 
D) polygenic trait rate 
E) plasticity percentage

Question 14

Juan eats a meal full of sugar and starches. In response, his pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream which stimulates his cells to draw more glucose from his blood. This decreases the level of glucose in Juan's body and, eventually, the pancreas reduces its insulin secretion. Juan's endocrine system is engaging in which process?

Accepted Answer

A) plasticity 
B) homeostasis 
C) aphasia 
D) concordance 
E) lateralization 
A) plasticity 
B) homeostasis 
C) aphasia 
D) concordance 
E) lateralization

Question 15

Which brain structure regulates such bodily functions as thirst and hunger, fluid concentrations, and body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) reticular formation 
B) hippocampus 
C) thalamus 
D) medulla 
E) hypothalamus 
A) reticular formation 
B) hippocampus 
C) thalamus 
D) medulla 
E) hypothalamus

Question 16

Describe the main components of a neuron and explain how it transmits information.

Accepted Answer

There are four main components to a neur

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT part of the hindbrain?

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) reticular formation 
C) medulla 
D) pons 
E) brainstem core 
A) cerebellum 
B) reticular formation 
C) medulla 
D) pons 
E) brainstem core

Question 18

Scientists consider the ______ to be the "seat of intelligence."

Accepted Answer

A) somatosensory cortex 
B) corpus callosum 
C) prefrontal cortex 
D) motor cortex 
E) hippocampus 
A) somatosensory cortex 
B) corpus callosum 
C) prefrontal cortex 
D) motor cortex 
E) hippocampus

Question 19

What is the job of a dendrite?

Accepted Answer

A) to send signals to other neurons 
B) to receive signals from other neurons 
C) to synthesize neurotransmitters 
D) to control metabolic functions 
E) to generate action potentials 
A) to send signals to other neurons 
B) to receive signals from other neurons 
C) to synthesize neurotransmitters 
D) to control metabolic functions 
E) to generate action potentials

Question 20

The fundamental building block of the nervous system is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) nerve 
B) brain 
C) neuron 
D) spinal cord 
E) pituitary gland 
A) nerve 
B) brain 
C) neuron 
D) spinal cord 
E) pituitary gland

The two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system are

In the cerebral cortex, is to vision as is to hearing.

In a split-brain research study, what will happen when a pencil is presented in the patient's visual field?

Regarding the organization of the brain and its function, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Recent research suggests that hand preference begins to develop

The brain and the spinal cord make up the

Following brain trauma, Takami has difficulty processing auditory stimuli. Based on this description, Takami probably suffered damage to which portion of her brain?

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Outline the structure and functions of the cerebral cortex.

Discuss what scientists know about hemispheric lateralization.

All of the following senses are routed through the thalamus EXCEPT

Regarding a neuron's soma, all but which of the following are TRUE?

In twin studies, the ______describes the percentages of cases in which both members of twin pairs share the same trait or disorder.

Which brain structure regulates such bodily functions as thirst and hunger, fluid concentrations, and body temperature?

Describe the main components of a neuron and explain how it transmits information.

Which of the following is NOT part of the hindbrain?

Scientists consider the ______ to be the "seat of intelligence."

What is the job of a dendrite?

The fundamental building block of the nervous system is the ________.

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

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Exam 2: Biological Foundations of Behavior

The two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system are

In the cerebral cortex, ______ is to vision as ______ is to hearing.

In a split-brain research study, what will happen when a pencil is presented in the patient's visual field?

Regarding the organization of the brain and its function, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Recent research suggests that hand preference begins to develop

The brain and the spinal cord make up the

Following brain trauma, Takami has difficulty processing auditory stimuli. Based on this description, Takami probably suffered damage to which portion of her brain?

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Outline the structure and functions of the cerebral cortex.

Discuss what scientists know about hemispheric lateralization.

All of the following senses are routed through the thalamus EXCEPT

Regarding a neuron's soma, all but which of the following are TRUE?

In twin studies, the ______describes the percentages of cases in which both members of twin pairs share the same trait or disorder.

Which brain structure regulates such bodily functions as thirst and hunger, fluid concentrations, and body temperature?

Describe the main components of a neuron and explain how it transmits information.

Which of the following is NOT part of the hindbrain?

Scientists consider the ______ to be the "seat of intelligence."

What is the job of a dendrite?

The fundamental building block of the nervous system is the ________.

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Filters

In the cerebral cortex, is to vision as is to hearing.