Question 1

Describe the significance of the stress immunization effect in relation to epigenetic regulation.

Accepted Answer

The stress immunization effect refers to

Question 2

What is the drawback of the lie detector test in terms of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the drawback of the lie...

Question 3

Which symptom is not a common pathological consequence of prolonged stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue 
B)  Ulcers 
C)  Increased libido 
D)  Hypertension 
A)  Fatigue 
B)  Ulcers 
C)  Increased libido 
D)  Hypertension

Question 4

The evidence that testosterone affects aggressive behavior in humans is inconsistent. This inconsistency may be attributable to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone's effect on human aggression not as clear as its effect on aggression in other species. 
B)  testosterone is very difficult to measure in humans as it is present in such miniscule quantities. 
C)  humans have more androgen receptors than other species do. 
D)  testosterone interacts with serotonin in complex ways, so it is unclear whether serotonin or testosterone is causing the aggression. 
A)  testosterone's effect on human aggression not as clear as its effect on aggression in other species. 
B)  testosterone is very difficult to measure in humans as it is present in such miniscule quantities. 
C)  humans have more androgen receptors than other species do. 
D)  testosterone interacts with serotonin in complex ways, so it is unclear whether serotonin or testosterone is causing the aggression.

Question 5

Summarize Schachter and Singer's cognitive theory of emotion, and contrast it with the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard models. Propose aspects of emotionality that might not be accounted for by theories or models.

Accepted Answer

Schachter and Singer's cognitive theory

Question 6

In men, simply backing the losing team in a baseball game is sufficient to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease circulating testosterone levels. 
B)  increase circulating cortisol levels. 
C)  decrease serotonin levels. 
D)  increase circulating testosterone and cortisol levels. 
A)  decrease circulating testosterone levels. 
B)  increase circulating cortisol levels. 
C)  decrease serotonin levels. 
D)  increase circulating testosterone and cortisol levels.

Question 7

When people are shown visual stimuli associated with pain or fear, fear-specific activity is observed in _______ neurons.

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The answer of When people are shown visual stimuli associated...

Question 8

Briefly summarize the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

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The answer of Briefly summarize the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion....

Question 9

The modern field of stress research was launched by

Accepted Answer

A)  Heinrich Klüver. 
B)  Paul Ekman. 
C)  Paul MacLean. 
D)  Hans Selye. 
A)  Heinrich Klüver. 
B)  Paul Ekman. 
C)  Paul MacLean. 
D)  Hans Selye.

Question 10

If stress can be so maladaptive to physical health, why did it evolve?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If stress can be so maladaptive to...

Question 11

Which neurotransmitter has been especially implicated in the control of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine 
B)  Substance P 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Dopamine 
A)  Acetylcholine 
B)  Substance P 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Dopamine

Describe the significance of the stress immunization effect in relation to epigenetic regulation.

What is the drawback of the lie detector test in terms of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which symptom is not a common pathological consequence of prolonged stress?

The evidence that testosterone affects aggressive behavior in humans is inconsistent. This inconsistency may be attributable to the fact that

Summarize Schachter and Singer's cognitive theory of emotion, and contrast it with the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard models. Propose aspects of emotionality that might not be accounted for by theories or models.

In men, simply backing the losing team in a baseball game is sufficient to

When people are shown visual stimuli associated with pain or fear, fear-specific activity is observed in _______ neurons.

Briefly summarize the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

The modern field of stress research was launched by

If stress can be so maladaptive to physical health, why did it evolve?

Which neurotransmitter has been especially implicated in the control of aggression?

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

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

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

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Exam 12: Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Describe the significance of the stress immunization effect in relation to epigenetic regulation.

What is the drawback of the lie detector test in terms of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which symptom is not a common pathological consequence of prolonged stress?

The evidence that testosterone affects aggressive behavior in humans is inconsistent. This inconsistency may be attributable to the fact that

Summarize Schachter and Singer's cognitive theory of emotion, and contrast it with the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard models. Propose aspects of emotionality that might not be accounted for by theories or models.

In men, simply backing the losing team in a baseball game is sufficient to

When people are shown visual stimuli associated with pain or fear, fear-specific activity is observed in _______ neurons.

Briefly summarize the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

The modern field of stress research was launched by

If stress can be so maladaptive to physical health, why did it evolve?

Which neurotransmitter has been especially implicated in the control of aggression?

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

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

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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