Exam 2: Foundations of Behavior

It's midnight,and you are alone in your room studying.You hear a loud crash outside your room,and your whole body reacts instantly and furiously.The system that produces these reactions is the ________ system.

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Question 121

Layla has difficulty recognizing spoken words,sometimes experiences memory problems,and occasionally has difficulty controlling her emotions.Which part of the brain is probably experiencing a problem that leads to this combination of symptoms?

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Question 122

neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will fire a message,whereas _ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

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Question 123

The division of the autonomic nervous system that is activated in "fight-or-flight" circumstances is the ________ system.

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Question 124

Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of culture discussed in your textbook?

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Question 125

The peripheral nervous system consists of ______.

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Question 126

Malik has developed an illness that afflicts one specific area of his cerebral cortex.The primary result is that he has tremendous difficulty recognizing the faces of people he sees.Which area of his cerebrum has been affected?

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Question 127

Joel is interested in studying the effects of hormones on a person's behaviors.This interest came from reading high profile cases in which athletes abused steroids and subsequently engaged in violent and aggressive behavior.Joel should probably explore getting an education in:

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Question 128

The right cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

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Question 129

After removal of a tumor from the LEFT side of her brain,Sharon recovered well.However,some of her former abilities are now limited.Which of the following abilities are most likely affected?

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Question 130

Mental processes that are related to perception,memory,and learning that are present in all people irrespective of their culture are called ________ universals.

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Question 131

The medulla is responsible for people's ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in their surroundings.

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Question 132

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in and _.

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Question 133

Calm is to aroused as is to .

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Question 134

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?

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Question 135

A college student is having difficulty staying awake during the day and sleeping through the night.Her difficulties are MOST likely due to problems in the __________.

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Question 136

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (e.g.,breathing and heartbeat),have been disturbed,probably has probably suffered damage to the _______.

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Question 137

The thick band of neurons that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres is called the ___________.

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Question 138

The process of digesting your last snack or meal,or the unconscious regulation of your breathing,are all primarily rooted in the ________ nervous system.

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Question 139

What is the main function of the reticular formation,which connects to the reticular activating system?

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It's midnight,and you are alone in your room studying.You hear a loud crash outside your room,and your whole body reacts instantly and furiously.The system that produces these reactions is the ________ system.

Layla has difficulty recognizing spoken words,sometimes experiences memory problems,and occasionally has difficulty controlling her emotions.Which part of the brain is probably experiencing a problem that leads to this combination of symptoms?

neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will fire a message,whereas _ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

The division of the autonomic nervous system that is activated in "fight-or-flight" circumstances is the ________ system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of culture discussed in your textbook?

The peripheral nervous system consists of ______.

Malik has developed an illness that afflicts one specific area of his cerebral cortex.The primary result is that he has tremendous difficulty recognizing the faces of people he sees.Which area of his cerebrum has been affected?

Joel is interested in studying the effects of hormones on a person's behaviors.This interest came from reading high profile cases in which athletes abused steroids and subsequently engaged in violent and aggressive behavior.Joel should probably explore getting an education in:

The right cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

After removal of a tumor from the LEFT side of her brain,Sharon recovered well.However,some of her former abilities are now limited.Which of the following abilities are most likely affected?

Mental processes that are related to perception,memory,and learning that are present in all people irrespective of their culture are called ________ universals.

The medulla is responsible for people's ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in their surroundings.

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in and _.

Calm is to aroused as is to .

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?

A college student is having difficulty staying awake during the day and sleeping through the night.Her difficulties are MOST likely due to problems in the __________.

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (e.g.,breathing and heartbeat),have been disturbed,probably has probably suffered damage to the _______.

The thick band of neurons that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres is called the ___________.

The process of digesting your last snack or meal,or the unconscious regulation of your breathing,are all primarily rooted in the ________ nervous system.

What is the main function of the reticular formation,which connects to the reticular activating system?

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Exam 2: Foundations of Behavior

It's midnight,and you are alone in your room studying.You hear a loud crash outside your room,and your whole body reacts instantly and furiously.The system that produces these reactions is the ________ system.

Layla has difficulty recognizing spoken words,sometimes experiences memory problems,and occasionally has difficulty controlling her emotions.Which part of the brain is probably experiencing a problem that leads to this combination of symptoms?

____________ neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will fire a message,whereas _____________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

The division of the autonomic nervous system that is activated in "fight-or-flight" circumstances is the ________ system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of culture discussed in your textbook?

The peripheral nervous system consists of ______.

Malik has developed an illness that afflicts one specific area of his cerebral cortex.The primary result is that he has tremendous difficulty recognizing the faces of people he sees.Which area of his cerebrum has been affected?

Joel is interested in studying the effects of hormones on a person's behaviors.This interest came from reading high profile cases in which athletes abused steroids and subsequently engaged in violent and aggressive behavior.Joel should probably explore getting an education in:

The right cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

After removal of a tumor from the LEFT side of her brain,Sharon recovered well.However,some of her former abilities are now limited.Which of the following abilities are most likely affected?

Mental processes that are related to perception,memory,and learning that are present in all people irrespective of their culture are called ________ universals.

The medulla is responsible for people's ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in their surroundings.

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in ________________ and _________________.

Calm is to aroused as ________ is to ________.

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?

A college student is having difficulty staying awake during the day and sleeping through the night.Her difficulties are MOST likely due to problems in the __________.

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (e.g.,breathing and heartbeat),have been disturbed,probably has probably suffered damage to the _______.

The thick band of neurons that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres is called the ___________.

The process of digesting your last snack or meal,or the unconscious regulation of your breathing,are all primarily rooted in the ________ nervous system.

What is the main function of the reticular formation,which connects to the reticular activating system?

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognitive Processes

Motivation and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Personality

Social Psychology

Sexuality and Gender

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Filters

neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will fire a message,whereas _ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in and _.

Calm is to aroused as is to .