Question 1

Secure attachments (in adults) have been linked to greater functional connectivity between which two regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prefontal cortex and ventral striatum 
B)  Amygdala and insula 
C)  Amygdala and ventral striatum 
D)  Prefrontal cortex and insula 
A)  Prefontal cortex and ventral striatum 
B)  Amygdala and insula 
C)  Amygdala and ventral striatum 
D)  Prefrontal cortex and insula

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the hormone oxytocin is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is only found in monogamous species. 
B)  It is only found in mammals. 
C)  It is only found in females. 
D)  It is only found during the process of attachment. 
A)  It is only found in monogamous species. 
B)  It is only found in mammals. 
C)  It is only found in females. 
D)  It is only found during the process of attachment.

Question 3

According to the study of Master et al. (2009) how does the presence of social support affect pain perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of a partner (seen or felt) increases pain intensity relative to a stranger or object. 
B)  Presence of another human (partner or stranger) decreases pain intensity relative to an object. 
C)  Presence of a partner (seen or felt) decreases pain intensity relative to a stranger or object. 
D)  Presence of another human (partner or stranger) increases pain intensity relative to an object. 
A)  Presence of a partner (seen or felt) increases pain intensity relative to a stranger or object. 
B)  Presence of another human (partner or stranger) decreases pain intensity relative to an object. 
C)  Presence of a partner (seen or felt) decreases pain intensity relative to a stranger or object. 
D)  Presence of another human (partner or stranger) increases pain intensity relative to an object.

Question 4

In rodents, which region of the brain is critically involved in initiating parenting beahviors during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial pre-optic area (MPO
A)  
B)  Amygdala 
C)  Ventral striatum 
D)  Pituatary gland 
A)  Medial pre-optic area (MPO
A)  
B)  Amygdala 
C)  Ventral striatum 
D)  Pituatary gland

Question 5

Which of the following is FALSE concerning carriers of the GG oxytocin receptor polymorphism?

Accepted Answer

A)  They show more sensitive parenting. 
B)  They are more sensitive to childhood neglect. 
C)  They score higher on measures of empathic accuracy. 
D)  They are more likely to have autism. 
A)  They show more sensitive parenting. 
B)  They are more sensitive to childhood neglect. 
C)  They score higher on measures of empathic accuracy. 
D)  They are more likely to have autism.

Question 6

How are changes in testosterone levels affected by being in love (according to research by Marazziti & Canale, 2004)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males have lower levels and females have higher levels but only in the late/companionate phase. 
B)  Males have higher levels and females have lower levels but only in the early/passionate phase. 
C)  Males have lower levels and females have higher levels but only in the early/passionate phase. 
D)  Males have higher levels and females have lower levels but only in the late/companionate phase. 
A)  Males have lower levels and females have higher levels but only in the late/companionate phase. 
B)  Males have higher levels and females have lower levels but only in the early/passionate phase. 
C)  Males have lower levels and females have higher levels but only in the early/passionate phase. 
D)  Males have higher levels and females have lower levels but only in the late/companionate phase.

Question 7

Which of the following hormones have been linked to differences in parenting style and attachment security?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin and testosterone but not cortisol 
B)  Oxytocin and cortisol but not testosterone 
C)  Oxytocin, testosterone, and cortisol 
D)  Cortisol and testosterone but not oxytocin 
A)  Oxytocin and testosterone but not cortisol 
B)  Oxytocin and cortisol but not testosterone 
C)  Oxytocin, testosterone, and cortisol 
D)  Cortisol and testosterone but not oxytocin

Secure attachments (in adults) have been linked to greater functional connectivity between which two regions?

Which of the following statements about the hormone oxytocin is true?

According to the study of Master et al. (2009) how does the presence of social support affect pain perception?

In rodents, which region of the brain is critically involved in initiating parenting beahviors during pregnancy?

Which of the following is FALSE concerning carriers of the GG oxytocin receptor polymorphism?

How are changes in testosterone levels affected by being in love (according to research by Marazziti & Canale, 2004)?

Which of the following hormones have been linked to differences in parenting style and attachment security?

Introduction to Social Neuroscience

The Methods of Social Neuroscience

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Exam 8: Relationships

Secure attachments (in adults) have been linked to greater functional connectivity between which two regions?

Which of the following statements about the hormone oxytocin is true?

According to the study of Master et al. (2009) how does the presence of social support affect pain perception?

In rodents, which region of the brain is critically involved in initiating parenting beahviors during pregnancy?

Which of the following is FALSE concerning carriers of the GG oxytocin receptor polymorphism?

How are changes in testosterone levels affected by being in love (according to research by Marazziti & Canale, 2004)?

Which of the following hormones have been linked to differences in parenting style and attachment security?

Introduction to Social Neuroscience

The Methods of Social Neuroscience

Evolutionary Origins of Social Intelligence and Culture

Emotion and Motivation

Reading Faces and Bodies

Understanding Others

Interacting With Others

Groups and Identity

Morality and Anti-Social Behaviour

Developmental Social Neuroscience

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