Question 1

Discuss how correlational research is conducted compared to an experiment. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.

Accepted Answer

Correlational research is limited to inv

Question 2

Which of the following is true of fraternal twins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are similar to nontwin siblings in that they share about 50% of their genes. 
B)  They are produced by the division of one fertilized egg. 
C)  They are always the same sex. 
D)  They have concordance rates that are higher than monozygotic twins if there is a genetic component involved in a studied characteristic. 
A)  They are similar to nontwin siblings in that they share about 50% of their genes. 
B)  They are produced by the division of one fertilized egg. 
C)  They are always the same sex. 
D)  They have concordance rates that are higher than monozygotic twins if there is a genetic component involved in a studied characteristic.

Question 3

Using the information presented in your textbook, present the two sides to the debate regarding the use of animals in research. Provide at least one argument supporting each side.

Accepted Answer

The side arguing against animal research

Question 4

Which of the following is a brain imaging technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  transcranial direct current stimulation 
B)  microdialysis 
C)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
D)  positron emission tomography 
A)  transcranial direct current stimulation 
B)  microdialysis 
C)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
D)  positron emission tomography

Question 5

Which of the following brain imaging techniques requires a neutral comparison scan in order to show changes in brain activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI scan 
B)  CT scan 
C)  PET scan 
D)  microdialysis 
A)  MRI scan 
B)  CT scan 
C)  PET scan 
D)  microdialysis

Question 6

In an experiment, researchers eliminate ______ variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  constant 
B)  extraneous 
C)  independent 
D)  dependent 
A)  constant 
B)  extraneous 
C)  independent 
D)  dependent

Question 7

One example of ground-breaking research that was accomplished using animals was ______ research characterizing the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greengard's 
B)  Carlsson's 
C)  Taub's 
D)  Kandel's 
A)  Greengard's 
B)  Carlsson's 
C)  Taub's 
D)  Kandel's

Question 8

Which of the following is true of adoption studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lack the control of a real experiment because researchers cannot manipulate the adoption variable. 
B)  They have shown that rearing children apart from their biological parents has no effect on their intelligence. 
C)  They are worse than family studies in determining the heritability of a trait. 
D)  They completely control for environmental influences. 
A)  They lack the control of a real experiment because researchers cannot manipulate the adoption variable. 
B)  They have shown that rearing children apart from their biological parents has no effect on their intelligence. 
C)  They are worse than family studies in determining the heritability of a trait. 
D)  They completely control for environmental influences.

Question 9

The new gene editing technique, ______ can be used to disable genes, delete genes, or introduce a new gene at a specific location.

Accepted Answer

A)  viral vectors 
B)  knockouts 
C)  CRISPR 
D)  antisense RNA 
A)  viral vectors 
B)  knockouts 
C)  CRISPR 
D)  antisense RNA

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of the EEG procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has good spatial resolution. 
B)  It has to be used directly on the brain surface. 
C)  It is limited to use on the skull. 
D)  It is not invasive, so it is safe to use. 
A)  It has good spatial resolution. 
B)  It has to be used directly on the brain surface. 
C)  It is limited to use on the skull. 
D)  It is not invasive, so it is safe to use.

Question 11

Identify three approaches that are used to identify whether a trait or disorder has a genetic component. In your opinion, which approach is the most effective for sorting out the contributions of nature versus nurture, and why?

Accepted Answer

Correlational approaches to examining ge

Question 12

In Carol's study on the relationship between the anxiety levels of children and their first cousins, she obtained a correlation coefficient of ?.62. What can Carol conclude about anxiety in this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no relationship between cousins in anxiety levels. 
B)  High levels of anxiety in children were associated with low levels of anxiety in their cousins. 
C)  High levels of anxiety in children were associated with high levels of anxiety in their cousins. 
D)  There is a strong, positive association between first cousins in anxiety level. 
A)  There is no relationship between cousins in anxiety levels. 
B)  High levels of anxiety in children were associated with low levels of anxiety in their cousins. 
C)  High levels of anxiety in children were associated with high levels of anxiety in their cousins. 
D)  There is a strong, positive association between first cousins in anxiety level.

Question 13

According to the ethical principle of informed consent, when should participants be told about the procedures involved in a study?

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 7 days before the start of the study 
B)  immediately before the start of the study 
C)  once they start to experience distress while in the study 
D)  immediately after the study has ended 
A)  at least 7 days before the start of the study 
B)  immediately before the start of the study 
C)  once they start to experience distress while in the study 
D)  immediately after the study has ended

Question 14

Dr. Ramachandran wants to determine if a specific portion of the basal ganglia is involved in swimming behavior in rats. Which technique should he use to produce the brain damage needed for his study?

Accepted Answer

A)  ablation 
B)  aspiration 
C)  lesion 
D)  magnetic stimulation 
A)  ablation 
B)  aspiration 
C)  lesion 
D)  magnetic stimulation

Question 15

Explain how theories and hypotheses interact to move science forward.

Accepted Answer

Theories are broad explanations for phen

Question 16

An EEG can be used to determine if the amygdala is involved in fear learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true of genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves direct manipulation of an organism's genes or their effects. 
B)  It is considered a correlational approach. 
C)  It is mostly used on monkeys, since they are similar to humans. 
D)  It can be done without manipulation. 
A)  It involves direct manipulation of an organism's genes or their effects. 
B)  It is considered a correlational approach. 
C)  It is mostly used on monkeys, since they are similar to humans. 
D)  It can be done without manipulation.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of correlational studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results determine whether one variable causes another. 
B)  The researcher has control over the independent variables. 
C)  If dependent variables cause independent variables to change, we can draw conclusions about cause and effect. 
D)  Scientists determine whether variables are related to one another. 
A)  Results determine whether one variable causes another. 
B)  The researcher has control over the independent variables. 
C)  If dependent variables cause independent variables to change, we can draw conclusions about cause and effect. 
D)  Scientists determine whether variables are related to one another.

Question 19

Removal of brain tissue by way of vacuum suction would be called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ablation 
B)  aspiration 
C)  lesion 
D)  chilling 
A)  ablation 
B)  aspiration 
C)  lesion 
D)  chilling

Question 20

Knockout animals can be used to examine causal links between genes and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss how correlational research is conducted compared to an experiment. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.

Which of the following is true of fraternal twins?

Using the information presented in your textbook, present the two sides to the debate regarding the use of animals in research. Provide at least one argument supporting each side.

Which of the following is a brain imaging technique?

Which of the following brain imaging techniques requires a neutral comparison scan in order to show changes in brain activity?

In an experiment, researchers eliminate ______ variables.

One example of ground-breaking research that was accomplished using animals was ______ research characterizing the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Which of the following is true of adoption studies?

The new gene editing technique, ______ can be used to disable genes, delete genes, or introduce a new gene at a specific location.

Which of the following is an advantage of the EEG procedure?

Identify three approaches that are used to identify whether a trait or disorder has a genetic component. In your opinion, which approach is the most effective for sorting out the contributions of nature versus nurture, and why?

In Carol's study on the relationship between the anxiety levels of children and their first cousins, she obtained a correlation coefficient of ?.62. What can Carol conclude about anxiety in this study?

According to the ethical principle of informed consent, when should participants be told about the procedures involved in a study?

Dr. Ramachandran wants to determine if a specific portion of the basal ganglia is involved in swimming behavior in rats. Which technique should he use to produce the brain damage needed for his study?

Explain how theories and hypotheses interact to move science forward.

An EEG can be used to determine if the amygdala is involved in fear learning.

Which of the following is true of genetic engineering?

Which of the following is true of correlational studies?

Removal of brain tissue by way of vacuum suction would be called ______.

Knockout animals can be used to examine causal links between genes and disease.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research

Discuss how correlational research is conducted compared to an experiment. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.

Which of the following is true of fraternal twins?

Using the information presented in your textbook, present the two sides to the debate regarding the use of animals in research. Provide at least one argument supporting each side.

Which of the following is a brain imaging technique?

Which of the following brain imaging techniques requires a neutral comparison scan in order to show changes in brain activity?

In an experiment, researchers eliminate ______ variables.

One example of ground-breaking research that was accomplished using animals was ______ research characterizing the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Which of the following is true of adoption studies?

The new gene editing technique, ______ can be used to disable genes, delete genes, or introduce a new gene at a specific location.

Which of the following is an advantage of the EEG procedure?

Identify three approaches that are used to identify whether a trait or disorder has a genetic component. In your opinion, which approach is the most effective for sorting out the contributions of nature versus nurture, and why?

In Carol's study on the relationship between the anxiety levels of children and their first cousins, she obtained a correlation coefficient of ?.62. What can Carol conclude about anxiety in this study?

According to the ethical principle of informed consent, when should participants be told about the procedures involved in a study?

Dr. Ramachandran wants to determine if a specific portion of the basal ganglia is involved in swimming behavior in rats. Which technique should he use to produce the brain damage needed for his study?

Explain how theories and hypotheses interact to move science forward.

An EEG can be used to determine if the amygdala is involved in fear learning.

Which of the following is true of genetic engineering?

Which of the following is true of correlational studies?

Removal of brain tissue by way of vacuum suction would be called ______.

Knockout animals can be used to examine causal links between genes and disease.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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