Question 1

The _____ is the part of the brain that stores lasting verbal memories and helps us navigate through space.

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala 
B) hypothalamus 
C) pons 
D) hippocampus 
A) amygdala 
B) hypothalamus 
C) pons 
D) hippocampus D

Question 2

Due to a stroke that damaged _____, Greg now says "bife" for bike and "seep" for sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) his amygdala. 
B) Broca's area. 
C) Wernicke's area. 
D) his hypothalamus. 
A) his amygdala. 
B) Broca's area. 
C) Wernicke's area. 
D) his hypothalamus. B

Question 3

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are produced by the

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal medulla. 
B) adrenal cortex. 
C) thyroid gland. 
D) pineal gland. 
A) adrenal medulla. 
B) adrenal cortex. 
C) thyroid gland. 
D) pineal gland. A

Question 4

The brain structure that is part of the forebrain and acts as a relay to sort and send sensory information to the cerebral cortex is the

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) amygdala. 
A) thalamus. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) amygdala.

Question 5

According to one theory, autism may arise because the _____ system in some infants is damaged, either due to genetic abnormalities or environmental risk factors.

Accepted Answer

A) limbic 
B) reticular activating 
C) mirror neuron 
D) endocrine 
A) limbic 
B) reticular activating 
C) mirror neuron 
D) endocrine

Question 6

Arnold received too much growth hormone during puberty (late in the growth cycle).His hands, feet, and face show an overgrowth.He has the condition known as

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly. 
B) giantism. 
C) dwarfism. 
D) virilism. 
A) acromegaly. 
B) giantism. 
C) dwarfism. 
D) virilism.

Question 7

A researcher places an electrode in a cat's limbic system.The cat suddenly jumps up, runs to the corner, and prepares to attack.What part of the limbic system was stimulated?

Accepted Answer

A) hippocampus 
B) thalamus 
C) hypothalamus 
D) amygdala 
A) hippocampus 
B) thalamus 
C) hypothalamus 
D) amygdala

Question 8

The action of the _____ may explain how we can intuitively understand the behavior of others and may underlie our ability to learn new skills by imitating others.

Accepted Answer

A) pons 
B) mirror neurons 
C) neurogenetic nodes 
D) subcortical neurons 
A) pons 
B) mirror neurons 
C) neurogenetic nodes 
D) subcortical neurons

Question 9

Which of the following pairs contains the "master gland" and its master?

Accepted Answer

A) pineal-----thalamus 
B) thyroid----RAS 
C) pituitary---hypothalamus 
D) adrenal----cortex 
A) pineal-----thalamus 
B) thyroid----RAS 
C) pituitary---hypothalamus 
D) adrenal----cortex

Question 10

Aphasia is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) inability to recognize objects in one's left visual field. 
B) loss of tactile sensation due to brain damage. 
C) language disturbance resulting from brain damage. 
D) blind spot due to damage in the occipital lobe. 
A) inability to recognize objects in one's left visual field. 
B) loss of tactile sensation due to brain damage. 
C) language disturbance resulting from brain damage. 
D) blind spot due to damage in the occipital lobe.

Question 11

Regarding the limbic system, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Many of the "pleasure pathways" in the limbic system are found within the pons. 
B) When punishment areas in the limbic system are activated, animals actually show pleasure rather than discomfort and work actively to keep the stimulation turned on. 
C) Commonly abused drugs, such as nicotine and alcohol, activate the same pleasure pathways as sex and food. 
D) The limbic system is made up of the hypothalamus, thalamus, pons, and reticular formation. 
A) Many of the "pleasure pathways" in the limbic system are found within the pons. 
B) When punishment areas in the limbic system are activated, animals actually show pleasure rather than discomfort and work actively to keep the stimulation turned on. 
C) Commonly abused drugs, such as nicotine and alcohol, activate the same pleasure pathways as sex and food. 
D) The limbic system is made up of the hypothalamus, thalamus, pons, and reticular formation.

Question 12

A glandular secretion that affects body functions and behavior is known as

Accepted Answer

A) a neurotransmitter. 
B) neurilemma. 
C) enkephalin. 
D) a hormone. 
A) a neurotransmitter. 
B) neurilemma. 
C) enkephalin. 
D) a hormone.

Question 13

Harriet has lost the ability to recognize faces, and she's also lost her sense of humor.You would expect to find damage to her

Accepted Answer

A) right hemisphere. 
B) left hemisphere. 
C) frontal cortex. 
D) motor cortex. 
A) right hemisphere. 
B) left hemisphere. 
C) frontal cortex. 
D) motor cortex.

Question 14

Which of the following is a major function of the temporal lobe?

Accepted Answer

A) primary area for receiving visual information 
B) analysis of body sensations 
C) location of motor control for the body 
D) primary area for receiving auditory information 
A) primary area for receiving visual information 
B) analysis of body sensations 
C) location of motor control for the body 
D) primary area for receiving auditory information

Question 15

Juanita had a stroke and is in the hospital.When her family members visit her in the hospital, Juanita is unable to recognize any of their faces until she hears their voices.Juanita most likely has _____, which was caused by damage to the underside of her_____ lobes.

Accepted Answer

A) facial aphasia; frontal 
B) spatial neglect; parietal 
C) facial agnosia; occipital 
D) dyslexia; temporal 
A) facial aphasia; frontal 
B) spatial neglect; parietal 
C) facial agnosia; occipital 
D) dyslexia; temporal

Question 16

For most people, an injury to the _____ would result in impairment of speaking, reading, or writing abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) right cerebral hemisphere 
B) cerebellum 
C) limbic system 
D) left cerebral hemisphere 
A) right cerebral hemisphere 
B) cerebellum 
C) limbic system 
D) left cerebral hemisphere

Question 17

The most accurate conclusion that can be drawn from research on the brain is that

Accepted Answer

A) normal people can be taught to use one hemisphere at a time. 
B) most people use the right hemisphere more often than the left hemisphere. 
C) only creative people can use both hemispheres simultaneously. 
D) the activities of both hemispheres of the brain combine to produce most behaviors. 
A) normal people can be taught to use one hemisphere at a time. 
B) most people use the right hemisphere more often than the left hemisphere. 
C) only creative people can use both hemispheres simultaneously. 
D) the activities of both hemispheres of the brain combine to produce most behaviors.

Question 18

The _____ areas of the cerebral cortex directly control the body or receive information from the senses, while the _____ areas combine and process information.

Accepted Answer

A) primary; association 
B) association; perceptual 
C) perceptual; primary 
D) association; semantic 
A) primary; association 
B) association; perceptual 
C) perceptual; primary 
D) association; semantic

Question 19

The greater the sensitivity of a part of the body,

Accepted Answer

A) the larger the area of somatosensory cortex associated with it. 
B) the smaller the area of somatosensory cortex associated with it. 
C) the smaller the area of motor cortex associated with it. 
D) the larger the area of the cerebellum associated with it. 
A) the larger the area of somatosensory cortex associated with it. 
B) the smaller the area of somatosensory cortex associated with it. 
C) the smaller the area of motor cortex associated with it. 
D) the larger the area of the cerebellum associated with it.

Question 20

In most people, the right hemisphere of the brain is in charge of

Accepted Answer

A) language. 
B) logic. 
C) art. 
D) mathematics. 
A) language. 
B) logic. 
C) art. 
D) mathematics.

Exam 2: Extension B: Brain and Behavior

The _____ is the part of the brain that stores lasting verbal memories and helps us navigate through space.

Due to a stroke that damaged _____, Greg now says "bife" for bike and "seep" for sleep.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are produced by the

The brain structure that is part of the forebrain and acts as a relay to sort and send sensory information to the cerebral cortex is the

According to one theory, autism may arise because the _____ system in some infants is damaged, either due to genetic abnormalities or environmental risk factors.

Arnold received too much growth hormone during puberty (late in the growth cycle).His hands, feet, and face show an overgrowth.He has the condition known as

A researcher places an electrode in a cat's limbic system.The cat suddenly jumps up, runs to the corner, and prepares to attack.What part of the limbic system was stimulated?

The action of the _____ may explain how we can intuitively understand the behavior of others and may underlie our ability to learn new skills by imitating others.

Which of the following pairs contains the "master gland" and its master?

Aphasia is a(n)

Regarding the limbic system, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A glandular secretion that affects body functions and behavior is known as

Harriet has lost the ability to recognize faces, and she's also lost her sense of humor.You would expect to find damage to her

Which of the following is a major function of the temporal lobe?

Juanita had a stroke and is in the hospital.When her family members visit her in the hospital, Juanita is unable to recognize any of their faces until she hears their voices.Juanita most likely has _____, which was caused by damage to the underside of her_____ lobes.

For most people, an injury to the _____ would result in impairment of speaking, reading, or writing abilities.

The most accurate conclusion that can be drawn from research on the brain is that

The _____ areas of the cerebral cortex directly control the body or receive information from the senses, while the _____ areas combine and process information.

The greater the sensitivity of a part of the body,

In most people, the right hemisphere of the brain is in charge of

Introduction the Psychology

Extension A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

Extension B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

Extension C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

Extension A: Brain and Behavior

Extension C: Brain and Behavior

Extension A: Human Development

Extension B: Human Development

Extension C: Human Development

Extension D: Human Development

Extension A: Sensation and Reality

Extension B: Sensation and Reality

Extension A: Perceiving the World

Extension B: Perceiving the World

Extension A: States of Consciousness

Extension B: States of Consciousness

Extension C: States of Consciousness

Extension D: States of Consciousness

Extension A: Conditioning and Learning

Extension B: Conditioning and Learning

Extension C: Conditioning and Learning

Extension A: Memory

Extension B: Memory

Extension C: Memory

Extension A: Cognition, Language, Creativity, and Intelligence

Extension B: Cognition, Language, Creativity, and Intelligence

Extension C: Cognition, Language, Creativity, and Intelligence

Extension D: Cognition, Language, Creativity, and Intelligence

Extension A: Motivation and Emotion

Extension B: Motivation and Emotion

Extension C: Motivation and Emotion

Extension D: Motivation and Emotion

Extension A: Gender and Sexuality

Extension B: Gender and Sexuality

Extension C: Gender and Sexuality

Extension A: Personality

Extension B: Personality

Extension C: Personality

Extension D: Personality

Extension A: Health, Stress, and Coping

Extension B: Health, Stress, and Coping

Extension C: Health, Stress, and Coping

Extension A: Psychological Disorders

Extension B: Psychological Disorders

Extension C: Psychological Disorders

Extension D: Psychological Disorders

Extension A: Therapies

Extension B: Therapies

Extension C: Therapies

Extension D: Therapies

Extension A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

Extension B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

Extension C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

Extension A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Extension B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Extension C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Extension A: Applied Psychology

Extension B: Applied Psychology

Extension C: Applied Psychology

Juanita had a stroke and is in the hospital.When her family members visit her in the hospital, Juanita is unable to recognize any of their faces until she hears their voices.Juanita most likely has _, which was caused by damage to the underside of her_ lobes.

The _ areas of the cerebral cortex directly control the body or receive information from the senses, while the _ areas combine and process information.