Question 1

Explain the perspective that argues that facial expressions serve a "paralinguistic" function, and give examples that support this position.

Accepted Answer

The perspective that argues that facial

Question 2

What happens when the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is optogentically stimulated in male mice? What happens when it is inhibited?

Accepted Answer

The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is a

Question 3

Primates expressing decreased fear and aggression and increased sexual behavior likely have

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced facial expression, due to bilateral lesions of the temporal lobe and limbic system. 
B)  Klüver-Bucy syndrome, due to unilateral lesions in the amygdala. 
C)  Klüver-Bucy syndrome, due to bilateral removal of the limbic system. 
D)  an abnormal fear of violence, due to bilaterally enlarged amygdalas. 
A)  reduced facial expression, due to bilateral lesions of the temporal lobe and limbic system. 
B)  Klüver-Bucy syndrome, due to unilateral lesions in the amygdala. 
C)  Klüver-Bucy syndrome, due to bilateral removal of the limbic system. 
D)  an abnormal fear of violence, due to bilaterally enlarged amygdalas.

Question 4

People classified as having type A personalities may reduce their risk of heart disease using _______.

Accepted Answer

mindfulnes

Question 5

The facial nerve innervates

Accepted Answer

A)  all the facial muscles. 
B)  the superficial muscles of facial expression. 
C)  the muscles that move the jaw. 
D)  the temporalis muscle only. 
A)  all the facial muscles. 
B)  the superficial muscles of facial expression. 
C)  the muscles that move the jaw. 
D)  the temporalis muscle only.

Question 6

Stress in early life can cause long-term consequences due to

Accepted Answer

A)  epigenetic changes in gene expression. 
B)  epigenetic changes in gene sequences. 
C)  mutations in gene sequences. 
D)  damage to steroid receptors. 
A)  epigenetic changes in gene expression. 
B)  epigenetic changes in gene sequences. 
C)  mutations in gene sequences. 
D)  damage to steroid receptors.

Question 7

Hans Selye called the initial response to stress the

Accepted Answer

A)  general adaptation syndrome. 
B)  alarm reaction. 
C)  resistance stage. 
D)  hormonal phase. 
A)  general adaptation syndrome. 
B)  alarm reaction. 
C)  resistance stage. 
D)  hormonal phase.

Question 8

Optogenetically stimulating neurons in the VMH of male mice causes which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The male mouse would mount a receptive female. 
B)  The male mouse would attack a receptive female. 
C)  The male mouse would lose all interest in a receptive female. 
D)  The male mouse would become fearful. 
A)  The male mouse would mount a receptive female. 
B)  The male mouse would attack a receptive female. 
C)  The male mouse would lose all interest in a receptive female. 
D)  The male mouse would become fearful.

Question 9

Studies have shown that for factory workers, the more frequent the worker has to repeat the same operation, the _______ the levels of epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies have shown that for factory workers,...

Question 10

Sensory information about a fearful stimulus reaches the _______ nucleus of the amygdala first.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sensory information about a fearful stimulus reaches...

Question 11

Reduction in size and activity of which CNS region might help explain some of the psychopathic behavioral tendencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prefrontal cortex 
B)  The ventromedial hypothalamus 
C)  The lateral amygdala 
D)  The lateral hypothalamus 
A)  The prefrontal cortex 
B)  The ventromedial hypothalamus 
C)  The lateral amygdala 
D)  The lateral hypothalamus

Question 12

The _______ nerve innervates the superficial muscles employed in facial expression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ nerve innervates the superficial muscles...

Question 13

Review the communicative and adaptive functions served by emotions and emotional displays; discuss the extent to which inner feelings are manifested in overt, measurable behaviors in response to particular stimuli and in anticipation of future experiences of such stimuli.

Accepted Answer

Emotions serve both communicative and ad

Question 14

Matching
-B lymphocytes _____

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor levels of cytokines in circulation 
B)  Killer cells that attack foreign microbes 
C)  Produce antibodies 
D)  Engulf foreign molecules 
A)  Monitor levels of cytokines in circulation 
B)  Killer cells that attack foreign microbes 
C)  Produce antibodies 
D)  Engulf foreign molecules

Question 15

Which statement about cross-cultural observations of facial expressions is most true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All facial expressions are interpreted similarly across cultures. 
B)  Explicit cultural training is needed to interpret facial expressions. 
C)  Facial expressions are subject to culture-specific display rules. 
D)  Only the static features of facial expression are culture-invariant. 
A)  All facial expressions are interpreted similarly across cultures. 
B)  Explicit cultural training is needed to interpret facial expressions. 
C)  Facial expressions are subject to culture-specific display rules. 
D)  Only the static features of facial expression are culture-invariant.

Question 16

People whose facial muscles have become paralyzed tend to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  the same intensity of emotions as before the paralysis. 
B)  emotions less intensely than they did before the paralysis. 
C)  more happiness but not more sadness. 
D)  more sadness but not more happiness. 
A)  the same intensity of emotions as before the paralysis. 
B)  emotions less intensely than they did before the paralysis. 
C)  more happiness but not more sadness. 
D)  more sadness but not more happiness.

Question 17

About _______% of infants respond strongly to being touched by an alcohol-soaked cotton ball, and later in life such children appear to be more likely to exhibit _______.

Accepted Answer

20; shynes

Question 18

How might you reduce aggressive behavior in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce serotonin levels 
B)  Administer a GABA agonist 
C)  Administer a GABA antagonist 
D)  Administer a dopamine agonist 
A)  Reduce serotonin levels 
B)  Administer a GABA agonist 
C)  Administer a GABA antagonist 
D)  Administer a dopamine agonist

Question 19

Children classified as "high reactives" as infants are more likely than others to display

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity and artistic talent. 
B)  aggression. 
C)  autism. 
D)  shyness. 
A)  sensitivity and artistic talent. 
B)  aggression. 
C)  autism. 
D)  shyness.

Question 20

Typically, human patients with bilateral damage to the amygdala show a marked impairment in the ability to recognize expressions of _______ in other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasure 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  fear 
A)  pleasure 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  fear

Explain the perspective that argues that facial expressions serve a "paralinguistic" function, and give examples that support this position.

What happens when the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is optogentically stimulated in male mice? What happens when it is inhibited?

Primates expressing decreased fear and aggression and increased sexual behavior likely have

People classified as having type A personalities may reduce their risk of heart disease using _______.

The facial nerve innervates

Stress in early life can cause long-term consequences due to

Hans Selye called the initial response to stress the

Optogenetically stimulating neurons in the VMH of male mice causes which of the following behaviors?

Studies have shown that for factory workers, the more frequent the worker has to repeat the same operation, the _______ the levels of epinephrine.

Sensory information about a fearful stimulus reaches the _______ nucleus of the amygdala first.

Reduction in size and activity of which CNS region might help explain some of the psychopathic behavioral tendencies?

The _______ nerve innervates the superficial muscles employed in facial expression.

Review the communicative and adaptive functions served by emotions and emotional displays; discuss the extent to which inner feelings are manifested in overt, measurable behaviors in response to particular stimuli and in anticipation of future experiences of such stimuli.

Matching -B lymphocytes _____

Which statement about cross-cultural observations of facial expressions is most true?

People whose facial muscles have become paralyzed tend to experience

About _% of infants respond strongly to being touched by an alcohol-soaked cotton ball, and later in life such children appear to be more likely to exhibit _.

How might you reduce aggressive behavior in humans?

Children classified as "high reactives" as infants are more likely than others to display

Typically, human patients with bilateral damage to the amygdala show a marked impairment in the ability to recognize expressions of _______ in other people.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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Exam 15: Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Explain the perspective that argues that facial expressions serve a "paralinguistic" function, and give examples that support this position.

What happens when the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is optogentically stimulated in male mice? What happens when it is inhibited?

Primates expressing decreased fear and aggression and increased sexual behavior likely have

People classified as having type A personalities may reduce their risk of heart disease using _______.

The facial nerve innervates

Stress in early life can cause long-term consequences due to

Hans Selye called the initial response to stress the

Optogenetically stimulating neurons in the VMH of male mice causes which of the following behaviors?

Studies have shown that for factory workers, the more frequent the worker has to repeat the same operation, the _______ the levels of epinephrine.

Sensory information about a fearful stimulus reaches the _______ nucleus of the amygdala first.

Reduction in size and activity of which CNS region might help explain some of the psychopathic behavioral tendencies?

The _______ nerve innervates the superficial muscles employed in facial expression.

Review the communicative and adaptive functions served by emotions and emotional displays; discuss the extent to which inner feelings are manifested in overt, measurable behaviors in response to particular stimuli and in anticipation of future experiences of such stimuli.

Matching -B lymphocytes _____

Which statement about cross-cultural observations of facial expressions is most true?

People whose facial muscles have become paralyzed tend to experience

About _______% of infants respond strongly to being touched by an alcohol-soaked cotton ball, and later in life such children appear to be more likely to exhibit _______.

How might you reduce aggressive behavior in humans?

Children classified as "high reactives" as infants are more likely than others to display

Typically, human patients with bilateral damage to the amygdala show a marked impairment in the ability to recognize expressions of _______ in other people.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

Filters

About _% of infants respond strongly to being touched by an alcohol-soaked cotton ball, and later in life such children appear to be more likely to exhibit _.