Question 1

Biopsychologists can pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts, feelings, and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

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A)  EEG. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  PET scan. 
D)  CT scan. 
A)  EEG. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  PET scan. 
D)  CT scan.

Question 2

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

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Answer will include a description of thr

Question 3

The action potential is an all or nothing event that

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A)  takes place within the synapse. 
B)  takes place at the dendrite receptor sites. 
C)  is primarily an electrical process. 
D)  is primarily a chemical process. 
A)  takes place within the synapse. 
B)  takes place at the dendrite receptor sites. 
C)  is primarily an electrical process. 
D)  is primarily a chemical process.

Question 4

Regarding ions, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  Ions are found only on the outside of the neuron until it is activated. 
B)  Ions have a neutral charge, neither positive nor negative, until they are activated. 
C)  When a neuron is inactive (or resting), more "plus" charges exist outside the neuron and more "minus" charges exist inside. 
D)  Ions can be found only inside the neuron, which creates in your brain an electronic charge of about -10 millivolts. 
A)  Ions are found only on the outside of the neuron until it is activated. 
B)  Ions have a neutral charge, neither positive nor negative, until they are activated. 
C)  When a neuron is inactive (or resting), more "plus" charges exist outside the neuron and more "minus" charges exist inside. 
D)  Ions can be found only inside the neuron, which creates in your brain an electronic charge of about -10 millivolts.

Question 5

When a part of the body is very sensitive to touch or pain, this body part will be associated with a larger area on which part of the cortex?

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A)  somatosensory area 
B)  primary temporal area 
C)  amygdala 
D)  thalamus 
A)  somatosensory area 
B)  primary temporal area 
C)  amygdala 
D)  thalamus

Question 6

List the divisions and subdivisions of the nervous system and then describe the general functions of each division and subdivision.

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Answer will include that the nervous sys

Question 7

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is called the "fight-or-flight" system because of its importance in responding to emotional events is the __________ branch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of the autonomic nervous system...

Question 8

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called the

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A)  ESB. 
B)  ablation technique. 
C)  MRI scan. 
D)  EEG. 
A)  ESB. 
B)  ablation technique. 
C)  MRI scan. 
D)  EEG.

Question 9

Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in which the bridge of nerve tissue between his right and left hemispheres will be severed. This bridge of nerve tissue is called the __________.

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The answer of Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in...

Question 10

Viewed under a microscope, the nervous system is a large network of about 100 billion interlinked nerve cells, or

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A)  neurilemmas. 
B)  neuropeptides. 
C)  neurotransmitters. 
D)  neurons. 
A)  neurilemmas. 
B)  neuropeptides. 
C)  neurotransmitters. 
D)  neurons.

Question 11

Juanita had a stroke and is in the hospital. When her family members visit her in the hospital, Juanita is unable to recognize any of their faces until she hears their voices. Juanita most likely has damage to the association areas of the

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A)  limbic system. 
B)  reticular activating system. 
C)  occipital and frontal lobes. 
D)  temporal and parietal lobes. 
A)  limbic system. 
B)  reticular activating system. 
C)  occipital and frontal lobes. 
D)  temporal and parietal lobes.

Question 12

Which gland is associated with body rhythms and sleep cycles and secretes the hormone melatonin?

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A)  pituitary 
B)  pineal 
C)  thyroid 
D)  adrenal 
A)  pituitary 
B)  pineal 
C)  thyroid 
D)  adrenal

Question 13

Describe and compare the two main structural imaging techniques.

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Answer will include a comparison of the

Question 14

The brainstem, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain are referred to as the

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A)  reticular formation. 
B)  subcortex. 
C)  gray matter. 
D)  cerebral cortex. 
A)  reticular formation. 
B)  subcortex. 
C)  gray matter. 
D)  cerebral cortex.

Question 15

The hippocampus is the master control center for hunger, thirst, and other basic motives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To demonstrate the impact of different environmental experiences on the brain, one group of rats was raised in a complex environment, while another group of rats was raised in a simpler environment. When their brains were compared, the rats raised in the more complex environments had

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A)  fewer synapses and shorter dendrites. 
B)  more synapses and longer dendrites. 
C)  fewer axons but more neurilemma. 
D)  less myelin and less neurilemma. 
A)  fewer synapses and shorter dendrites. 
B)  more synapses and longer dendrites. 
C)  fewer axons but more neurilemma. 
D)  less myelin and less neurilemma.

Question 17

Fallon has been diagnosed with a major depression. She is most likely deficient in which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  GABA 
D)  glutamate 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  GABA 
D)  glutamate

Question 18

Describe the structural differences in the brains of men and women and explain the differences in how their brains are specialized to deal with intellectual and language capabilities and how these differences affect their ability to compensate for brain damage.

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Answer will include that many physical d

Question 19

Which of the following are not direct tests of the brain, but are s ubtle outward behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction that have been used to diagnose problems ranging from childhood learning disorders to psychosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  confabulations 
B)  neurological soft signs 
C)  neural inductions 
D)  brain embolisms 
A)  confabulations 
B)  neurological soft signs 
C)  neural inductions 
D)  brain embolisms

Question 20

Damage to Wernicke's area would lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  motor aphasia. 
B)  fluent aphasia. 
C)  expressive aphasia. 
D)  facial agnosia. 
A)  motor aphasia. 
B)  fluent aphasia. 
C)  expressive aphasia. 
D)  facial agnosia.

Biopsychologists can pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts, feelings, and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

The action potential is an all or nothing event that

Regarding ions, which of the following statements is TRUE?

When a part of the body is very sensitive to touch or pain, this body part will be associated with a larger area on which part of the cortex?

List the divisions and subdivisions of the nervous system and then describe the general functions of each division and subdivision.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is called the "fight-or-flight" system because of its importance in responding to emotional events is the __________ branch.

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called the

Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in which the bridge of nerve tissue between his right and left hemispheres will be severed. This bridge of nerve tissue is called the __________.

Viewed under a microscope, the nervous system is a large network of about 100 billion interlinked nerve cells, or

Juanita had a stroke and is in the hospital. When her family members visit her in the hospital, Juanita is unable to recognize any of their faces until she hears their voices. Juanita most likely has damage to the association areas of the

Which gland is associated with body rhythms and sleep cycles and secretes the hormone melatonin?

Describe and compare the two main structural imaging techniques.

The brainstem, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain are referred to as the

The hippocampus is the master control center for hunger, thirst, and other basic motives.

To demonstrate the impact of different environmental experiences on the brain, one group of rats was raised in a complex environment, while another group of rats was raised in a simpler environment. When their brains were compared, the rats raised in the more complex environments had

Fallon has been diagnosed with a major depression. She is most likely deficient in which neurotransmitter?

Describe the structural differences in the brains of men and women and explain the differences in how their brains are specialized to deal with intellectual and language capabilities and how these differences affect their ability to compensate for brain damage.

Which of the following are not direct tests of the brain, but are s ubtle outward behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction that have been used to diagnose problems ranging from childhood learning disorders to psychosis?

Damage to Wernicke's area would lead to

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Biopsychologists can pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts, feelings, and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

The action potential is an all or nothing event that

Regarding ions, which of the following statements is TRUE?

When a part of the body is very sensitive to touch or pain, this body part will be associated with a larger area on which part of the cortex?

List the divisions and subdivisions of the nervous system and then describe the general functions of each division and subdivision.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is called the "fight-or-flight" system because of its importance in responding to emotional events is the __________ branch.

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called the

Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in which the bridge of nerve tissue between his right and left hemispheres will be severed. This bridge of nerve tissue is called the __________.

Viewed under a microscope, the nervous system is a large network of about 100 billion interlinked nerve cells, or

Juanita had a stroke and is in the hospital. When her family members visit her in the hospital, Juanita is unable to recognize any of their faces until she hears their voices. Juanita most likely has damage to the association areas of the

Which gland is associated with body rhythms and sleep cycles and secretes the hormone melatonin?

Describe and compare the two main structural imaging techniques.

The brainstem, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain are referred to as the

The hippocampus is the master control center for hunger, thirst, and other basic motives.

To demonstrate the impact of different environmental experiences on the brain, one group of rats was raised in a complex environment, while another group of rats was raised in a simpler environment. When their brains were compared, the rats raised in the more complex environments had

Fallon has been diagnosed with a major depression. She is most likely deficient in which neurotransmitter?

Describe the structural differences in the brains of men and women and explain the differences in how their brains are specialized to deal with intellectual and language capabilities and how these differences affect their ability to compensate for brain damage.

Which of the following are not direct tests of the brain, but are s ubtle outward behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction that have been used to diagnose problems ranging from childhood learning disorders to psychosis?

Damage to Wernicke's area would lead to

Introducing Psychology

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

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