Question 1

The purpose of stimulation research is to

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A)  identify stimuli that activate a particular part of the brain. 
B)  identify the function of a part of the brain. 
C)  observe individual ion channels in the membranes of neurons. 
D)  observe the activity of a particular part of the brain. 
A)  identify stimuli that activate a particular part of the brain. 
B)  identify the function of a part of the brain. 
C)  observe individual ion channels in the membranes of neurons. 
D)  observe the activity of a particular part of the brain.

Question 2

The history of biological psychology is in many ways the history of technical advances.Which three technological advances do you think were the most significant and why?

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The answer of The history of biological psychology is in...

Question 3

In order to do a single cell recording,electrode tips

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A)  contained in SQUIDS must be positioned over the area of interest. 
B)  must be positioned on the surface of the skull bones. 
C)  must be surgically implanted. 
D)  must be arrayed on the surface of the scalp. 
A)  contained in SQUIDS must be positioned over the area of interest. 
B)  must be positioned on the surface of the skull bones. 
C)  must be surgically implanted. 
D)  must be arrayed on the surface of the scalp.

Question 4

If we say that bipolar disorder has a concordance rate of 85 percent,we mean that

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A)  85 percent of the time bipolar disorder is the result of genetic influences. 
B)  if one monozygotic (identical)twin has bipolar disorder,his or her twin has an 85 percent chance of being diagnosed with the disorder as well. 
C)  85 percent of the time,bipolar disorder is caused by genetic variables. 
D)  a parent with bipolar disorder has an 85 percent chance of passing the disorder to his or her children. 
A)  85 percent of the time bipolar disorder is the result of genetic influences. 
B)  if one monozygotic (identical)twin has bipolar disorder,his or her twin has an 85 percent chance of being diagnosed with the disorder as well. 
C)  85 percent of the time,bipolar disorder is caused by genetic variables. 
D)  a parent with bipolar disorder has an 85 percent chance of passing the disorder to his or her children.

Question 5

Structures at the synapse may be viewed with

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A)  a light microscope. 
B)  an electron microscope. 
C)  the naked eye. 
D)  a CT scanner. 
A)  a light microscope. 
B)  an electron microscope. 
C)  the naked eye. 
D)  a CT scanner.

Question 6

In magnetic resonance imaging technologies,we use the term "voxel" to refer to

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A)  the rate at which atoms spin. 
B)  the strength of the magnets being used. 
C)  a small area of tissue to be assigned a pixel of appropriate color or darkness. 
D)  a gamma ray released during the breakdown of a radioactive tracer. 
A)  the rate at which atoms spin. 
B)  the strength of the magnets being used. 
C)  a small area of tissue to be assigned a pixel of appropriate color or darkness. 
D)  a gamma ray released during the breakdown of a radioactive tracer.

Question 7

Psychoactive drugs

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A)  and their behavioral effects are assessed most frequently by researchers using microdialysis techniques. 
B)  are only effective if administered through injection. 
C)  are unable to move from the blood supply into the brain,which is why people use methods like smoking and chewing to administer drugs. 
D)  move from the blood supply into the brain quite easily. 
A)  and their behavioral effects are assessed most frequently by researchers using microdialysis techniques. 
B)  are only effective if administered through injection. 
C)  are unable to move from the blood supply into the brain,which is why people use methods like smoking and chewing to administer drugs. 
D)  move from the blood supply into the brain quite easily.

Question 8

The use of experimentally induced lesions was introduced by

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A)  Paul Broca. 
B)  Pierre Flourens. 
C)  Camillo Golgi. 
D)  Galvani. 
A)  Paul Broca. 
B)  Pierre Flourens. 
C)  Camillo Golgi. 
D)  Galvani.

Question 9

Fraternal twins share

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A)  more genes than non-twin siblings but fewer genes than identical twins. 
B)  about the same number of genes as non-twin siblings. 
C)  about the same number of genes as identical twins. 
D)  fewer genes than non-twin siblings. 
A)  more genes than non-twin siblings but fewer genes than identical twins. 
B)  about the same number of genes as non-twin siblings. 
C)  about the same number of genes as identical twins. 
D)  fewer genes than non-twin siblings.

Question 10

When a large area of brain is deliberately damaged,we refer to the result as a(n)

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A)  magnetoencephalogram (MEG). 
B)  microdialysis analysis. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  ablation. 
A)  magnetoencephalogram (MEG). 
B)  microdialysis analysis. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  ablation.

Question 11

Watching a favorite sports team lose

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A)  has no influence on a man's biology. 
B)  may increase a man's testosterone levels. 
C)  may decrease a man's testosterone levels. 
D)  may increase a man's aggressiveness. 
A)  has no influence on a man's biology. 
B)  may increase a man's testosterone levels. 
C)  may decrease a man's testosterone levels. 
D)  may increase a man's aggressiveness.

Question 12

Hemoglobin's magnetic properties change when it is

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A)  combined with oxygen. 
B)  combined with glucose. 
C)  bombarded with gamma rays. 
D)  exposed to X-rays. 
A)  combined with oxygen. 
B)  combined with glucose. 
C)  bombarded with gamma rays. 
D)  exposed to X-rays.

Question 13

Who correctly identified epilepsy as a condition of the brain?

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A)  Galen 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Herophilus 
D)  Hippocrates 
A)  Galen 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Herophilus 
D)  Hippocrates

Question 14

Electroencephalography (EEG)recordings

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A)  are not affected by the bones and membranes covering the brain. 
B)  primarily reflect the activity of cells near the surface of the brain. 
C)  primarily reflect the activity of cells most distant from the surface of the brain. 
D)  reflect the activity of all cells of the brain equally. 
A)  are not affected by the bones and membranes covering the brain. 
B)  primarily reflect the activity of cells near the surface of the brain. 
C)  primarily reflect the activity of cells most distant from the surface of the brain. 
D)  reflect the activity of all cells of the brain equally.

Question 15

Which of the following contemporary technologies was previewed by nineteenth century physiologist Angelo Mosso's work with patients who had head injuries?

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A)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
B)  computerized tomography (CT) 
C)  electroencephalography 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
A)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
B)  computerized tomography (CT) 
C)  electroencephalography 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Question 16

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?

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A)  The ventricles play a major role in the transmission of messages in the brain. 
B)  The heart is the organ of intellect. 
C)  Damage to the brain is easily repaired. 
D)  The muscular tremors that characterize epilepsy do not originate in the brain. 
A)  The ventricles play a major role in the transmission of messages in the brain. 
B)  The heart is the organ of intellect. 
C)  Damage to the brain is easily repaired. 
D)  The muscular tremors that characterize epilepsy do not originate in the brain.

Question 17

Why is it common practice to conduct neurosurgery under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia?

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A)  The brain itself has no pain reception,and it is useful for the neurosurgeon to be able to converse with a patient during a procedure. 
B)  General anesthesia is more expensive,so this is a good way to save money on medical care. 
C)  The person undergoing a neurosurgical procedure is unable to tell which type of anesthesia is being used. 
D)  General anesthesia does not last as long as local anesthesia,so is not suitable for lengthy procedures. 
A)  The brain itself has no pain reception,and it is useful for the neurosurgeon to be able to converse with a patient during a procedure. 
B)  General anesthesia is more expensive,so this is a good way to save money on medical care. 
C)  The person undergoing a neurosurgical procedure is unable to tell which type of anesthesia is being used. 
D)  General anesthesia does not last as long as local anesthesia,so is not suitable for lengthy procedures.

Question 18

Examination of a body after death is known as

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A)  autopsy. 
B)  phrenology. 
C)  histology. 
D)  fixing. 
A)  autopsy. 
B)  phrenology. 
C)  histology. 
D)  fixing.

Question 19

In this illustration,a lesion is being produced in the rat's ____________________.

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ventromedial hypotha

Question 20

José Delgado controlled a fighting bull by using

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A)  lesions. 
B)  electrical stimulation. 
C)  magnetoencephalography (MEG). 
D)  patch clamps. 
A)  lesions. 
B)  electrical stimulation. 
C)  magnetoencephalography (MEG). 
D)  patch clamps.

The purpose of stimulation research is to

The history of biological psychology is in many ways the history of technical advances.Which three technological advances do you think were the most significant and why?

In order to do a single cell recording,electrode tips

If we say that bipolar disorder has a concordance rate of 85 percent,we mean that

Structures at the synapse may be viewed with

In magnetic resonance imaging technologies,we use the term "voxel" to refer to

Psychoactive drugs

The use of experimentally induced lesions was introduced by

Fraternal twins share

When a large area of brain is deliberately damaged,we refer to the result as a(n)

Watching a favorite sports team lose

Hemoglobin's magnetic properties change when it is

Who correctly identified epilepsy as a condition of the brain?

Electroencephalography (EEG)recordings

Which of the following contemporary technologies was previewed by nineteenth century physiologist Angelo Mosso's work with patients who had head injuries?

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?

Why is it common practice to conduct neurosurgery under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia?

Examination of a body after death is known as

In this illustration,a lesion is being produced in the rat's ____________________.

José Delgado controlled a fighting bull by using

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

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Exam 1: Introducing Biological Psychology

The purpose of stimulation research is to

The history of biological psychology is in many ways the history of technical advances.Which three technological advances do you think were the most significant and why?

In order to do a single cell recording,electrode tips

If we say that bipolar disorder has a concordance rate of 85 percent,we mean that

Structures at the synapse may be viewed with

In magnetic resonance imaging technologies,we use the term "voxel" to refer to

Psychoactive drugs

The use of experimentally induced lesions was introduced by

Fraternal twins share

When a large area of brain is deliberately damaged,we refer to the result as a(n)

Watching a favorite sports team lose

Hemoglobin's magnetic properties change when it is

Who correctly identified epilepsy as a condition of the brain?

Electroencephalography (EEG)recordings

Which of the following contemporary technologies was previewed by nineteenth century physiologist Angelo Mosso's work with patients who had head injuries?

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?

Why is it common practice to conduct neurosurgery under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia?

Examination of a body after death is known as

In this illustration,a lesion is being produced in the rat's ____________________.

José Delgado controlled a fighting bull by using

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

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