Question 1

There is a small but significant correlation between brain size and _______ in humans.

Accepted Answer

IQ (or int

Question 2

The Greek physician _______ noted that separate spinal nerves connect to each region of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Galen 
B)  Hebb 
C)  Galton 
D)  Herophilus 
A)  Galen 
B)  Hebb 
C)  Galton 
D)  Herophilus

Question 3

Refer to the figure.
  Which statement accurately identifies the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a page from the notes of Galen, the physician. 
B)  This is an accurate drawing of ventricles by da Vinci. 
C)  This is a drawing of an ox's ventricles by Michelangelo. 
D)  This is a drawing of the pineal gland from Descartes' notes. 
A)  This is a page from the notes of Galen, the physician. 
B)  This is an accurate drawing of ventricles by da Vinci. 
C)  This is a drawing of an ox's ventricles by Michelangelo. 
D)  This is a drawing of the pineal gland from Descartes' notes.

Question 4

What do most neuroscientists agree upon regarding consciousness? What must be a part of any explanation of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

Most neuroscientists agree that consciou

Question 5

Many modern neuroscientists are interested in the idea of _______ synapses, which may change in strength through use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many modern neuroscientists are interested in the...

Question 6

Certain classes of hormones modulate sexual behavior in many different species of vertebrates. This phenomenon is evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  the relatively small role that the nervous system plays in some forms of behavior. 
B)  the strong similarities of the environments that the animals inhabit. 
C)  the evolutionary continuity of species. 
D)  species-specific behavior. 
A)  the relatively small role that the nervous system plays in some forms of behavior. 
B)  the strong similarities of the environments that the animals inhabit. 
C)  the evolutionary continuity of species. 
D)  species-specific behavior.

Question 7

The behavioral neuroscience perspective on social behavior is particularly concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  vision. 
B)  learning and memory. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  the sense of smell. 
A)  vision. 
B)  learning and memory. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  the sense of smell.

Question 8

The Greek physician _______ noted that separate spinal nerves connect to each region of the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Greek physician _______ noted that separate...

Question 9

In a recent experiment, subjects who believed they would experience discomfort in response to a stimulus exhibited increased activation of the _______ compared to subjects who believed they would experience minimal discomfort, even though the stimulus (warm water) was identical in both groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a recent experiment, subjects who believed...

Question 10

Describe two major principles that characterize evolutionary perspectives on behavior, and explain the advantages of using both perspectives in studying neural function across different species of animals.

Accepted Answer

Two major principles that characterize e

Question 11

Discuss the importance of neuroplasticity as it relates to the reciprocal relationship between the brain and body.

Accepted Answer

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability t

Question 12

Explain the importance of animal research for studying behavioral neuroscience. Why do most behavioral neuroscientists support the use of animal experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Animal research is crucial for studying

Question 13

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: Descartes; dualism; pineal gland; machine.

Accepted Answer

René Descartes was a 17th-century philos

Question 14

Present one argument against and one in favor of using animals in research, and provide a rebuttal for each.

Accepted Answer

An argument against using animals in res

Question 15

Which question is an example of the comparative/evolutionary perspective in behavioral neuroscience?

Accepted Answer

A)  To what extent can different species see color? 
B)  What environmental experiences in early life are required for vision to develop normally? 
C)  What kind of treatments can correct faulty vision? 
D)  How are the visual areas of the brain organized? 
A)  To what extent can different species see color? 
B)  What environmental experiences in early life are required for vision to develop normally? 
C)  What kind of treatments can correct faulty vision? 
D)  How are the visual areas of the brain organized?

Question 16

The three most prevalent psychiatric disorders are related to anxiety, impulse control (or attention deficit), and _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three most prevalent psychiatric disorders are...

Question 17

Matching
-Examining the organization of visual areas of the brain in animals that live in constant darkness

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatic intervention 
B)  Behavioral intervention 
C)  Correlation 
A)  Somatic intervention 
B)  Behavioral intervention 
C)  Correlation

Question 18

Modern behavioral neuroscience has discredited many past beliefs regarding the brain, knowledge, and function. Briefly identify four beliefs that we now believe to be incorrect.

Accepted Answer

In ancient Egypt, the people believed or

Question 19

Which neurological disorder has the highest prevalence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stroke 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Epilepsy 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
A)  Stroke 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Epilepsy 
D)  Alzheimer's disease

There is a small but significant correlation between brain size and _______ in humans.

The Greek physician _______ noted that separate spinal nerves connect to each region of the body.

Refer to the figure. Which statement accurately identifies the figure?

What do most neuroscientists agree upon regarding consciousness? What must be a part of any explanation of consciousness?

Many modern neuroscientists are interested in the idea of _______ synapses, which may change in strength through use.

Certain classes of hormones modulate sexual behavior in many different species of vertebrates. This phenomenon is evidence of

The behavioral neuroscience perspective on social behavior is particularly concerned with

The Greek physician _______ noted that separate spinal nerves connect to each region of the body.

In a recent experiment, subjects who believed they would experience discomfort in response to a stimulus exhibited increased activation of the _______ compared to subjects who believed they would experience minimal discomfort, even though the stimulus (warm water) was identical in both groups.

Describe two major principles that characterize evolutionary perspectives on behavior, and explain the advantages of using both perspectives in studying neural function across different species of animals.

Discuss the importance of neuroplasticity as it relates to the reciprocal relationship between the brain and body.

Explain the importance of animal research for studying behavioral neuroscience. Why do most behavioral neuroscientists support the use of animal experimentation?

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: Descartes; dualism; pineal gland; machine.

Present one argument against and one in favor of using animals in research, and provide a rebuttal for each.

Which question is an example of the comparative/evolutionary perspective in behavioral neuroscience?

The three most prevalent psychiatric disorders are related to anxiety, impulse control (or attention deficit), and _______.

Matching -Examining the organization of visual areas of the brain in animals that live in constant darkness

Modern behavioral neuroscience has discredited many past beliefs regarding the brain, knowledge, and function. Briefly identify four beliefs that we now believe to be incorrect.

Which neurological disorder has the highest prevalence in the United States?

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

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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Exam 1: Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

There is a small but significant correlation between brain size and _______ in humans.

The Greek physician _______ noted that separate spinal nerves connect to each region of the body.

Refer to the figure. Which statement accurately identifies the figure?

What do most neuroscientists agree upon regarding consciousness? What must be a part of any explanation of consciousness?

Many modern neuroscientists are interested in the idea of _______ synapses, which may change in strength through use.

Certain classes of hormones modulate sexual behavior in many different species of vertebrates. This phenomenon is evidence of

The behavioral neuroscience perspective on social behavior is particularly concerned with

The Greek physician _______ noted that separate spinal nerves connect to each region of the body.

In a recent experiment, subjects who believed they would experience discomfort in response to a stimulus exhibited increased activation of the _______ compared to subjects who believed they would experience minimal discomfort, even though the stimulus (warm water) was identical in both groups.

Describe two major principles that characterize evolutionary perspectives on behavior, and explain the advantages of using both perspectives in studying neural function across different species of animals.

Discuss the importance of neuroplasticity as it relates to the reciprocal relationship between the brain and body.

Explain the importance of animal research for studying behavioral neuroscience. Why do most behavioral neuroscientists support the use of animal experimentation?

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: Descartes; dualism; pineal gland; machine.

Present one argument against and one in favor of using animals in research, and provide a rebuttal for each.

Which question is an example of the comparative/evolutionary perspective in behavioral neuroscience?

The three most prevalent psychiatric disorders are related to anxiety, impulse control (or attention deficit), and _______.

Matching -Examining the organization of visual areas of the brain in animals that live in constant darkness

Modern behavioral neuroscience has discredited many past beliefs regarding the brain, knowledge, and function. Briefly identify four beliefs that we now believe to be incorrect.

Which neurological disorder has the highest prevalence in the United States?

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

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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