Question 1

In a neuron,the cell's metabolic functions are performed by the

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A)  soma. 
B)  axon. 
C)  terminal button. 
D)  synapse. 
E)  dendrite. 
A)  soma. 
B)  axon. 
C)  terminal button. 
D)  synapse. 
E)  dendrite.

Question 2

Regarding neurotransmission,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  The nervous system depends on a balance between neural excitation and inhibition to function effectively. 
B)  Excitatory effects make an action potential more likely to occur,whereas inhibitory effects make action potentials less likely to occur. 
C)  All neurotransmitters have both excitatory and inhibitory effects. 
D)  Neurotransmitters that do not dock at receptor sites are decomposed in the synaptic gap or are reabsorbed by the transmitting neuron. 
E)  Neurotransmitters carry messages controlling all aspects of human activity,from the biological to the mental to the emotional. 
A)  The nervous system depends on a balance between neural excitation and inhibition to function effectively. 
B)  Excitatory effects make an action potential more likely to occur,whereas inhibitory effects make action potentials less likely to occur. 
C)  All neurotransmitters have both excitatory and inhibitory effects. 
D)  Neurotransmitters that do not dock at receptor sites are decomposed in the synaptic gap or are reabsorbed by the transmitting neuron. 
E)  Neurotransmitters carry messages controlling all aspects of human activity,from the biological to the mental to the emotional.

Question 3

Positron emission tomography (PET)scans work by

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A)  measuring the reflection of a narrow X-ray beam as it passes through the brain. 
B)  tracing the amount of glucose used in different parts of the brain. 
C)  measuring the signals emitted by the brain when placed in a strong magnetic field. 
D)  destroying parts of the brain to observe the effects on behavior. 
E)  using mild electrical currents to observe the effects of stimulating parts of the brain. 
A)  measuring the reflection of a narrow X-ray beam as it passes through the brain. 
B)  tracing the amount of glucose used in different parts of the brain. 
C)  measuring the signals emitted by the brain when placed in a strong magnetic field. 
D)  destroying parts of the brain to observe the effects on behavior. 
E)  using mild electrical currents to observe the effects of stimulating parts of the brain.

Question 4

If human body parts were proportional in size to the areas of the cortex that process information from these parts,what would be the largest part of the body?

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A)  toes and feet 
B)  eyes 
C)  ears 
D)  legs 
E)  fingers and hands 
A)  toes and feet 
B)  eyes 
C)  ears 
D)  legs 
E)  fingers and hands

Question 5

In a twin study,an investigator compares concordance rates of fraternal and identical twins.A concordance rate is best described as

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A)  the degree of genetic similarity between the twins. 
B)  the degree of environmental similarity between the twins. 
C)  the degree to which twins resemble their parents. 
D)  the percentage of shared traits or disorders. 
E)  the percentage of genetic overlap. 
A)  the degree of genetic similarity between the twins. 
B)  the degree of environmental similarity between the twins. 
C)  the degree to which twins resemble their parents. 
D)  the percentage of shared traits or disorders. 
E)  the percentage of genetic overlap.

Question 6

Two psychologists debate the nature-nurture problem.What is the topic of their debate?

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A)  The relative role of the endocrine system and the central nervous system in reflexive responses 
B)  The ethical concerns of using invasive experimental techniques in studying the brain 
C)  The pros and cons of the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systems 
D)  The role of hemispheric lateralization in the development of handedness 
E)  The influence of genetics versus environment in human behavior 
A)  The relative role of the endocrine system and the central nervous system in reflexive responses 
B)  The ethical concerns of using invasive experimental techniques in studying the brain 
C)  The pros and cons of the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systems 
D)  The role of hemispheric lateralization in the development of handedness 
E)  The influence of genetics versus environment in human behavior

Question 7

Fourteen-year-old Anton takes Prozac for his depression.Chemically speaking,Prozac works for Anton primarily by increasing the availability of ______ in his brain.

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A)  dopamine 
B)  gamma-amniobutyric acid (GAB
A)  
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  glutamate 
E)  serotonin 
A)  dopamine 
B)  gamma-amniobutyric acid (GAB
A)  
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  glutamate 
E)  serotonin

Question 8

Jackson had an operation in which his corpus callosum was severed.It is most likely that Jackson had which disease?

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A)  Epilepsy 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
E)  Multiple sclerosis 
A)  Epilepsy 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
E)  Multiple sclerosis

Question 9

Dr.Williamson conducts research examining the effects of electrical stimulation in certain parts of the brain.Dr.Williamson has found that stimulation of this part of the brain in laboratory rats will result in changes to the rats' mating,eating,and socialization behaviors.Based on this description,which part of the brain is Dr.Williamson most likely to be studying?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  medulla 
C)  pons 
D)  cerebrum 
E)  amygdala 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  medulla 
C)  pons 
D)  cerebrum 
E)  amygdala

Question 10

Damage to which portion of the cerebral cortex would most likely interfere with a person's hearing?

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A)  temporal lobe 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  parietal lobe 
D)  frontal lobe 
E)  somatosensory lobe 
A)  temporal lobe 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  parietal lobe 
D)  frontal lobe 
E)  somatosensory lobe

Question 11

Summarize the major recording and imaging techniques used to study the brain.

Accepted Answer

An electroencephalograph (EEG)records th

Question 12

Which gland is best described as the "master gland"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pineal 
B)  the pituitary 
C)  the adrenals 
D)  the thyroid 
E)  the hypothalamus 
A)  the pineal 
B)  the pituitary 
C)  the adrenals 
D)  the thyroid 
E)  the hypothalamus

Question 13

The resting potential of a neuron is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  high concentration of sodium ions outside the cell. 
B)  high concentration of sodium ions inside the cell. 
C)  low concentration of potassium ions outside the cell. 
D)  high concentration of potassium ions inside the cell. 
E)  balanced concentration of sodium ions and potassium ions inside the cell. 
A)  high concentration of sodium ions outside the cell. 
B)  high concentration of sodium ions inside the cell. 
C)  low concentration of potassium ions outside the cell. 
D)  high concentration of potassium ions inside the cell. 
E)  balanced concentration of sodium ions and potassium ions inside the cell.

Question 14

Which part of a neuron may range in size from a few thousandths of an inch to several feet long?

Accepted Answer

A)  axon 
B)  synapse 
C)  myelin 
D)  soma 
E)  There are no parts of a neuron that are this size. 
A)  axon 
B)  synapse 
C)  myelin 
D)  soma 
E)  There are no parts of a neuron that are this size.

Question 15

Which hormone is involved in regulating blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  noradrenaline 
B)  insulin 
C)  adrenaline 
D)  glucose 
E)  oxytocin 
A)  noradrenaline 
B)  insulin 
C)  adrenaline 
D)  glucose 
E)  oxytocin

Question 16

What best identifies the job of a synapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  to produce neurotransmitters 
B)  to provide a place in which neurons can communicate with one another 
C)  to house the neuron's genetic material 
D)  to allow an attachment between the axon and the cell body 
E)  to release neurotransmitters 
A)  to produce neurotransmitters 
B)  to provide a place in which neurons can communicate with one another 
C)  to house the neuron's genetic material 
D)  to allow an attachment between the axon and the cell body 
E)  to release neurotransmitters

Question 17

Associative neuron is another name for

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory neuron. 
B)  motor neuron. 
C)  interneuron. 
D)  efferent neuron. 
E)  somatic neuron. 
A)  sensory neuron. 
B)  motor neuron. 
C)  interneuron. 
D)  efferent neuron. 
E)  somatic neuron.

Question 18

Which of the following is the best definition of genotype?

Accepted Answer

A)  structures in a cell's nucleus that house a person's genes 
B)  observable physical and behavioral characteristics 
C)  a trait influenced by multiple genes interacting in complex ways 
D)  basic unit of heredity that contains a person's genetic code 
E)  an organism's genetic code 
A)  structures in a cell's nucleus that house a person's genes 
B)  observable physical and behavioral characteristics 
C)  a trait influenced by multiple genes interacting in complex ways 
D)  basic unit of heredity that contains a person's genetic code 
E)  an organism's genetic code

Question 19

Which technique can best be described as using measurement of radioactive isotopes to evaluate the activity of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  electroencephalography 
B)  computerized tomography 
C)  lesioning 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging 
E)  positron emission tomography 
A)  electroencephalography 
B)  computerized tomography 
C)  lesioning 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging 
E)  positron emission tomography

Question 20

During the past hour,nine-month-old Heather has engaged in each of the following actions.Which action was NOT controlled by her medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  She had an accelerated heart beat when her older brother frightened her. 
B)  She coughed after breathing in some dust particles. 
C)  She swallowed formula from her bottle. 
D)  Wind caused her mobile to move,and she smiled. 
E)  Developing allergies caused her to sneeze. 
A)  She had an accelerated heart beat when her older brother frightened her. 
B)  She coughed after breathing in some dust particles. 
C)  She swallowed formula from her bottle. 
D)  Wind caused her mobile to move,and she smiled. 
E)  Developing allergies caused her to sneeze.

In a neuron,the cell's metabolic functions are performed by the

Regarding neurotransmission,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Positron emission tomography (PET)scans work by

If human body parts were proportional in size to the areas of the cortex that process information from these parts,what would be the largest part of the body?

In a twin study,an investigator compares concordance rates of fraternal and identical twins.A concordance rate is best described as

Two psychologists debate the nature-nurture problem.What is the topic of their debate?

Fourteen-year-old Anton takes Prozac for his depression.Chemically speaking,Prozac works for Anton primarily by increasing the availability of ______ in his brain.

Jackson had an operation in which his corpus callosum was severed.It is most likely that Jackson had which disease?

Damage to which portion of the cerebral cortex would most likely interfere with a person's hearing?

Summarize the major recording and imaging techniques used to study the brain.

Which gland is best described as the "master gland"?

The resting potential of a neuron is a result of

Which part of a neuron may range in size from a few thousandths of an inch to several feet long?

Which hormone is involved in regulating blood sugar levels?

What best identifies the job of a synapse?

Associative neuron is another name for

Which of the following is the best definition of genotype?

Which technique can best be described as using measurement of radioactive isotopes to evaluate the activity of the brain?

During the past hour,nine-month-old Heather has engaged in each of the following actions.Which action was NOT controlled by her medulla?

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Exam 2: Biological Foundations of Behavior

In a neuron,the cell's metabolic functions are performed by the

Regarding neurotransmission,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Positron emission tomography (PET)scans work by

If human body parts were proportional in size to the areas of the cortex that process information from these parts,what would be the largest part of the body?

In a twin study,an investigator compares concordance rates of fraternal and identical twins.A concordance rate is best described as

Two psychologists debate the nature-nurture problem.What is the topic of their debate?

Fourteen-year-old Anton takes Prozac for his depression.Chemically speaking,Prozac works for Anton primarily by increasing the availability of ______ in his brain.

Jackson had an operation in which his corpus callosum was severed.It is most likely that Jackson had which disease?

Damage to which portion of the cerebral cortex would most likely interfere with a person's hearing?

Summarize the major recording and imaging techniques used to study the brain.

Which gland is best described as the "master gland"?

The resting potential of a neuron is a result of

Which part of a neuron may range in size from a few thousandths of an inch to several feet long?

Which hormone is involved in regulating blood sugar levels?

What best identifies the job of a synapse?

Associative neuron is another name for

Which of the following is the best definition of genotype?

Which technique can best be described as using measurement of radioactive isotopes to evaluate the activity of the brain?

During the past hour,nine-month-old Heather has engaged in each of the following actions.Which action was NOT controlled by her medulla?

The Science of Psychology

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