Question 1

Physical damage to the brain itself

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A)  can be essentially painless. 
B)  is excruciatingly painful. 
C)  results in immediate death. 
D)  is unavoidably debilitating. 
A)  can be essentially painless. 
B)  is excruciatingly painful. 
C)  results in immediate death. 
D)  is unavoidably debilitating.

Question 2

The process by which amino acids are assembled into proteins by the ribosomes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  transcription. 
B)  translation. 
C)  transposition. 
D)  proteomics. 
A)  transcription. 
B)  translation. 
C)  transposition. 
D)  proteomics.

Question 3

What is one way that rabies, a potentially fatal viral disease, might influence the behavior of its infected host?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rabies virus is rarely associated with symptoms and is now easily cured. 
B)  The rabies virus only infects the stomach and therefore has no influence on behavior. 
C)  The rabies virus travels to the areas of the brain known to be involved in aggression. 
D)  The rabies virus increases appetite and causes the host to bite everything. 
A)  The rabies virus is rarely associated with symptoms and is now easily cured. 
B)  The rabies virus only infects the stomach and therefore has no influence on behavior. 
C)  The rabies virus travels to the areas of the brain known to be involved in aggression. 
D)  The rabies virus increases appetite and causes the host to bite everything.

Question 4

Biological psychologists are committed to recognizing the influence of both the brain and the ________ on behavior.

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A)  Body. 
B)  Environment. 
C)  Mind. 
D)  Genes. 
A)  Body. 
B)  Environment. 
C)  Mind. 
D)  Genes.

Question 5

Rats that are better able to cope with challenging situations show higher levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A) . 
B)  corticosterone. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone. 
A)  dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A) . 
B)  corticosterone. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone.

Question 6

___________ is a technique used to address the complications that arise from lesioning specific brain areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug administration 
B)  Genetic engineering 
C)  Brain stimulation 
D)  Sham lesions. 
A)  Drug administration 
B)  Genetic engineering 
C)  Brain stimulation 
D)  Sham lesions.

Question 7

Which potential strategies could be used to treat biopsychological disabilities with a genetic basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic therapies may be introduced in adulthood to alter the genetic sequence. 
B)  Drugs may be administered at critical time points to correct protein or neurochemical imbalances. 
C)  Both options a and b may be used. 
D)  No strategies are likely to correct a genetically-based problem. 
A)  Genetic therapies may be introduced in adulthood to alter the genetic sequence. 
B)  Drugs may be administered at critical time points to correct protein or neurochemical imbalances. 
C)  Both options a and b may be used. 
D)  No strategies are likely to correct a genetically-based problem.

Question 8

_______________ would be the preferred imaging technique to study the role of white matter pathways in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) 
B)  Computed tomography (CT) 
C)  Positron emission tomography (PET) 
D)  Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
A)  Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) 
B)  Computed tomography (CT) 
C)  Positron emission tomography (PET) 
D)  Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Question 9

Studies of experiential context suggest that the ________ early in a child's life can physically restructure their brain.

Accepted Answer

quality of

Question 10

________ was the first scientist to produce the X-ray images of the physical structure of DNA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ was the first scientist to produce...

Question 11

According to Flemming, genetic inheritance at a cellular level was associated with the movement of ___________ during cell division.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA 
B)  RNA 
C)  mRNA 
D)  chromatin 
A)  DNA 
B)  RNA 
C)  mRNA 
D)  chromatin

Question 12

The increased popularity of ___________ has contributed to the emergence of the field of cognitive neuroscience.

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomography (CT) 
B)  diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). 
C)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
A)  computed tomography (CT) 
B)  diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). 
C)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Question 13

When the potential experience of pain is unpredictable ________.

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A)  the perception of pain is reduced 
B)  the activation of the hippocampus is reduced 
C)  the perception of pain is greater 
D)  the perception of pain is unaltered 
A)  the perception of pain is reduced 
B)  the activation of the hippocampus is reduced 
C)  the perception of pain is greater 
D)  the perception of pain is unaltered

Question 14

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be distinguished from positron emission tomography (PET) on which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  fMRI measures blood flow and oxygenation instead of glucose metabolism. 
B)  fMRI does not rely on injections of radioactive substances. 
C)  fMRI can be done simultaneously with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 
D)  All of the above options are correct. 
A)  fMRI measures blood flow and oxygenation instead of glucose metabolism. 
B)  fMRI does not rely on injections of radioactive substances. 
C)  fMRI can be done simultaneously with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 
D)  All of the above options are correct.

Question 15

Recent research suggests that those who reported more media multitasking had

Accepted Answer

A)  A brain 10% larger overall than out hunter-gatherer ancestors. 
B)  a smaller brain area known for its involvement in cognitive and emotional information processing. 
C)  greater success finding mates via social media. 
D)  A more coordinated and efficient brain. 
A)  A brain 10% larger overall than out hunter-gatherer ancestors. 
B)  a smaller brain area known for its involvement in cognitive and emotional information processing. 
C)  greater success finding mates via social media. 
D)  A more coordinated and efficient brain.

Question 16

Animals that do not depend on a particular habitat or food source are _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialists. 
B)  noncommittal. 
C)  generalists. 
D)  learning about the human genome project 
A)  specialists. 
B)  noncommittal. 
C)  generalists. 
D)  learning about the human genome project

Question 17

If a certain trait can be linked to one of the sex chromosomes, this condition would be termed as

Accepted Answer

A)  polygenic. 
B)  incomplete dominant. 
C)  recessive. 
D)  X-linked. 
A)  polygenic. 
B)  incomplete dominant. 
C)  recessive. 
D)  X-linked.

Question 18

If you were given a map that only had coordinates and legends indicating distances on it, you would not find it very helpful. This is an analogy to DNA in relation to the discovery of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The structure of the neuron. 
B)  The brain circuit of fight or flight. 
C)  The human genome. 
D)  The epigenome. 
A)  The structure of the neuron. 
B)  The brain circuit of fight or flight. 
C)  The human genome. 
D)  The epigenome.

Question 19

___________ investigate the role of basic physiological functions such as heart rate in various psychological functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiologists. 
B)  Neuropsychologists. 
C)  Psychophysiologists. 
D)  Parapsychologists. 
A)  Cardiologists. 
B)  Neuropsychologists. 
C)  Psychophysiologists. 
D)  Parapsychologists.

Question 20

Darwin referred to the black iguanas of the Galápagos Islands as

Accepted Answer

A)  miniature dinosaurs. 
B)  sea lizards. 
C)  imps of darkness. 
D)  scaly jesters of the beach. 
A)  miniature dinosaurs. 
B)  sea lizards. 
C)  imps of darkness. 
D)  scaly jesters of the beach.

Physical damage to the brain itself

The process by which amino acids are assembled into proteins by the ribosomes is called

What is one way that rabies, a potentially fatal viral disease, might influence the behavior of its infected host?

Biological psychologists are committed to recognizing the influence of both the brain and the ________ on behavior.

Rats that are better able to cope with challenging situations show higher levels of

___________ is a technique used to address the complications that arise from lesioning specific brain areas.

Which potential strategies could be used to treat biopsychological disabilities with a genetic basis?

_______________ would be the preferred imaging technique to study the role of white matter pathways in the brain.

Studies of experiential context suggest that the ________ early in a child's life can physically restructure their brain.

________ was the first scientist to produce the X-ray images of the physical structure of DNA.

According to Flemming, genetic inheritance at a cellular level was associated with the movement of ___________ during cell division.

The increased popularity of ___________ has contributed to the emergence of the field of cognitive neuroscience.

When the potential experience of pain is unpredictable ________.

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be distinguished from positron emission tomography (PET) on which of the following characteristics?

Recent research suggests that those who reported more media multitasking had

Animals that do not depend on a particular habitat or food source are _______________.

If a certain trait can be linked to one of the sex chromosomes, this condition would be termed as

If you were given a map that only had coordinates and legends indicating distances on it, you would not find it very helpful. This is an analogy to DNA in relation to the discovery of ________.

___________ investigate the role of basic physiological functions such as heart rate in various psychological functions.

Darwin referred to the black iguanas of the Galápagos Islands as

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Physical damage to the brain itself

The process by which amino acids are assembled into proteins by the ribosomes is called

What is one way that rabies, a potentially fatal viral disease, might influence the behavior of its infected host?

Biological psychologists are committed to recognizing the influence of both the brain and the ________ on behavior.

Rats that are better able to cope with challenging situations show higher levels of

___________ is a technique used to address the complications that arise from lesioning specific brain areas.

Which potential strategies could be used to treat biopsychological disabilities with a genetic basis?

_______________ would be the preferred imaging technique to study the role of white matter pathways in the brain.

Studies of experiential context suggest that the ________ early in a child's life can physically restructure their brain.

________ was the first scientist to produce the X-ray images of the physical structure of DNA.

According to Flemming, genetic inheritance at a cellular level was associated with the movement of ___________ during cell division.

The increased popularity of ___________ has contributed to the emergence of the field of cognitive neuroscience.

When the potential experience of pain is unpredictable ________.

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be distinguished from positron emission tomography (PET) on which of the following characteristics?

Recent research suggests that those who reported more media multitasking had

Animals that do not depend on a particular habitat or food source are _______________.

If a certain trait can be linked to one of the sex chromosomes, this condition would be termed as

If you were given a map that only had coordinates and legends indicating distances on it, you would not find it very helpful. This is an analogy to DNA in relation to the discovery of ________.

___________ investigate the role of basic physiological functions such as heart rate in various psychological functions.

Darwin referred to the black iguanas of the Galápagos Islands as

The Nervous System: Structure and Function

Cells and Circuits

Neurochemistry, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Drug Addiction

Evolving Brains: Neural Development, Neuroplasticity, and Recovery of Function

Sensation, Perception, and Adaptation

Movement

Maintenance and Motivation

Sleep, Wakefulness, and Conscious Awareness

Emotional Expression and Regulation

Affiliative and Reproductive Strategies

Learning, Memory, and Decision Making

Mental Illness

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