Exam 2: Foundations of Behavior

The left cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

The study of the relationship between a person's genetics and the environment in which that person lives is called:

The development of Internet-capable smartphones has caused some states to pass laws restricting the use of Internet browsing and text-messaging while driving.This phenomenon demonstrates which component of a culture?

________ has traditionally referred to genetic differences among groups of people based on tracing the ancestry of those groups throughout history.

John has decided to start to learn how to wrestle.His first day at practice,a seasoned wrestler slams the back of his head to the mat.John was shaken and reported to the trainer that he "saw stars" after he hit his head.As a result of "seeing stars," John's ______ was temporarily affected as a result of the slam.

Who do you think would be most likely to have an interdependent self-concept?

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

________ developed the theory of evolution,and argued that all organisms evolve in particular ways over long periods of time,and that they survive to pass their genes on to future generations of their species.

A brain-imaging method that takes computer-controlled X-rays to reveal "slices" of the brain is called __________.

The central nervous system consists of all of the neurons that make up your ______.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and appetite?

Of the following neurotransmitters,which has NOT been specifically implicated in psychological disorders such as depression,schizophrenia,substance abuse,and eating disorders?

This is a long bundle of nerves that carries messages to the body from the brain and from the brain to the body.It is responsible for very fast reflexes.

As Molly is walking across campus,a car swerves toward her.Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way.This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________.

The action potential causes neurotransmitters to be released into the ______.

Reynolds is discussing the concept of non-material culture with his class.Which of the following might he cite as an example of such culture?

Summer is asked by her teacher to share something with the class about herself.If Summer has an independent self-concept,which of the following would she be most likely to say?

The ________ is the part of the brain responsible for the formation of new memories.

Which part of the midbrain is made up of groups of receptors that control auditory and visual receptors,and is also a component of our basic emotional system?

An individual's __________ refers to what that person looks like as a consequence of their genetic code and their environment.