Question 1

The area in the parietal lobe encompasses specific locations associated with the ability to perceive touch and pressure in a particular area of the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The area in the parietal lobe encompasses...

Question 2

Identify and describe any three neurotransmitters,using specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
The answer s

Question 3

Psychologists who specialize in considering the ways in which the biological structures and functions of the body affect behavior are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic psychologists 
B)  biopsychologists 
C)  evolutionary psychologists 
D)  clinical neuropsychologists 
A)  genetic psychologists 
B)  biopsychologists 
C)  evolutionary psychologists 
D)  clinical neuropsychologists

Question 4

Regarding action potentials,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  As the impulse travels along the axon,the movement of ions causes a change in charge from positive to neutral in successive sections of the axon. 
B)  The action potential moves from one end of the axon to the other like a flame moving along a fuse. 
C)  After the impulse has passed through a particular section of the axon,negative ions are pumped out of that section,and its charge returns to positive while the action potential continues to move along the axon. 
D)  Just after an action potential has passed through a section of the axon,a neuron can fire again immediately if it receives appropriate stimulation. 
A)  As the impulse travels along the axon,the movement of ions causes a change in charge from positive to neutral in successive sections of the axon. 
B)  The action potential moves from one end of the axon to the other like a flame moving along a fuse. 
C)  After the impulse has passed through a particular section of the axon,negative ions are pumped out of that section,and its charge returns to positive while the action potential continues to move along the axon. 
D)  Just after an action potential has passed through a section of the axon,a neuron can fire again immediately if it receives appropriate stimulation.

Question 5

The part of the brain that controls bodily balance is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  cerebellum

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most accurate in the context of lateralization of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is most likely left-lateralized. 
B)  It is most likely right-lateralized. 
C)  The control of language is shared equally between the hemispheres. 
D)  The lateralization of language varies dramatically from one person to another. 
A)  It is most likely left-lateralized. 
B)  It is most likely right-lateralized. 
C)  The control of language is shared equally between the hemispheres. 
D)  The lateralization of language varies dramatically from one person to another.

Question 7

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression.Brief magnetic pulses are sent through her brain.Marisol is undergoing:

Accepted Answer

A)  optogenetic therapy. 
B)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
C)  positron emission tomography. 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
A)  optogenetic therapy. 
B)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
C)  positron emission tomography. 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Question 8

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  recycling. 
B)  reassertion. 
C)  reuptake. 
D)  reuse. 
A)  recycling. 
B)  reassertion. 
C)  reuptake. 
D)  reuse.

Question 9

Identify and describe the "old brain" structures or areas.Illustrate the function of each area.

Accepted Answer

The "old brain" is the brain's central c

Question 10

New neurons are created even during adulthood,in a process called .

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The answer of New neurons are created even during adulthood,in...

Question 11

neurons transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system.

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The answer of neurons transmit information from the perimeter of...

Question 12

Distinguish between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.For each division,provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active.Describe the effects on several bodily processes of the activity of each division.

Accepted Answer

Students' examples may vary.
The answer

Question 13

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocampus 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Pons 
D)  Reticular formation 
A)  Hippocampus 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Pons 
D)  Reticular formation

Question 14

The newest brain-scanning technique which is popularly used is:

Accepted Answer

A)  PET. 
B)  EEG. 
C)  TMS. 
D)  fMRI. 
A)  PET. 
B)  EEG. 
C)  TMS. 
D)  fMRI.

Question 15

Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dendrite - axon - cell body 
B)  Dendrite - cell body - axon 
C)  Cell body - axon - dendrite 
D)  Axon - dendrite - cell body 
A)  Dendrite - axon - cell body 
B)  Dendrite - cell body - axon 
C)  Cell body - axon - dendrite 
D)  Axon - dendrite - cell body

Question 16

List and describe the brain-scanning techniques.

Accepted Answer

Three of the following techniques should

Question 17

The "fight-or-flight" response is associated with the _____ division.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  parasympathetic 
D)  apathetic 
A)  somatic 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  parasympathetic 
D)  apathetic

Question 18

Compare your forearm,palm,wrist,and fingers to a neuron.In such an analogy,the dendrites would be your:

Accepted Answer

A)  forearm. 
B)  fingers. 
C)  wrist. 
D)  palm. 
A)  forearm. 
B)  fingers. 
C)  wrist. 
D)  palm.

Question 19

Which of the following generalizations is probably most accurate regarding potential gender differences in the lateralization of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  No gender differences in the lateralization of language have been found. 
B)  Language is more strongly left-lateralized among females than among males. 
C)  Language is more strongly left-lateralized among males than among females. 
D)  The lateralization of language is variable from one person to another. 
A)  No gender differences in the lateralization of language have been found. 
B)  Language is more strongly left-lateralized among females than among males. 
C)  Language is more strongly left-lateralized among males than among females. 
D)  The lateralization of language is variable from one person to another.

Question 20

_____ is an automatic,involuntary response to an incoming stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Action potential 
B)  Intuition 
C)  Instinct 
D)  Reflex 
A)  Action potential 
B)  Intuition 
C)  Instinct 
D)  Reflex

The area in the parietal lobe encompasses specific locations associated with the ability to perceive touch and pressure in a particular area of the body.

Identify and describe any three neurotransmitters,using specific examples.

Psychologists who specialize in considering the ways in which the biological structures and functions of the body affect behavior are known as _____.

Regarding action potentials,which of the following statements is TRUE?

The part of the brain that controls bodily balance is the _____.

Which of the following statements is most accurate in the context of lateralization of language?

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression.Brief magnetic pulses are sent through her brain.Marisol is undergoing:

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

Identify and describe the "old brain" structures or areas.Illustrate the function of each area.

New neurons are created even during adulthood,in a process called .

neurons transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system.

Distinguish between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.For each division,provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active.Describe the effects on several bodily processes of the activity of each division.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

The newest brain-scanning technique which is popularly used is:

Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?

List and describe the brain-scanning techniques.

The "fight-or-flight" response is associated with the _____ division.

Compare your forearm,palm,wrist,and fingers to a neuron.In such an analogy,the dendrites would be your:

Which of the following generalizations is probably most accurate regarding potential gender differences in the lateralization of language?

_____ is an automatic,involuntary response to an incoming stimulus.

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The area in the parietal lobe encompasses specific locations associated with the ability to perceive touch and pressure in a particular area of the body.

Identify and describe any three neurotransmitters,using specific examples.

Psychologists who specialize in considering the ways in which the biological structures and functions of the body affect behavior are known as _____.

Regarding action potentials,which of the following statements is TRUE?

The part of the brain that controls bodily balance is the _____.

Which of the following statements is most accurate in the context of lateralization of language?

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression.Brief magnetic pulses are sent through her brain.Marisol is undergoing:

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

Identify and describe the "old brain" structures or areas.Illustrate the function of each area.

New neurons are created even during adulthood,in a process called .

neurons transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system.

Distinguish between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.For each division,provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active.Describe the effects on several bodily processes of the activity of each division.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

The newest brain-scanning technique which is popularly used is:

Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?

List and describe the brain-scanning techniques.

The "fight-or-flight" response is associated with the _____ division.

Compare your forearm,palm,wrist,and fingers to a neuron.In such an analogy,the dendrites would be your:

Which of the following generalizations is probably most accurate regarding potential gender differences in the lateralization of language?

_____ is an automatic,involuntary response to an incoming stimulus.

Introduction to Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

Filters