Exam 2: Foundations of Behavior

The small,fluid-filled gap between neighboring neurons is the:

If the limbic system were destroyed,which of the following pairs of structures would be damaged?

Which of the following is a group of several brain structures positioned in the center of the head and involved in learning,emotion,memory,and addiction?

Damage to this part of the brain can lead to ventral pontine syndrome,which is a condition that is sometimes called being "locked in."

In regard to the brain,the term "plasticity" refers to ________.

Robinson has just met Alex as they sit down for their first day of class.They strike up a conversation,during which time Alex shares that he likes to go "clubbing" every weekend and Robinson reveals that he is really involved in collecting stamps and coins.These smaller groups-clubbers and collectors-would be examples of:

________ models of human behavior focus primarily on behaviors that are adaptive - those that facilitate the survival of the species - and are shared by all humans.

Pain-controlling chemicals in the body are called ______.

The Sapir-Worf hypothesis,also known as ________,suggests that the language you use shapes the way you think.

Over time,psychologists have developed different ________ to act as a framework for organizing concepts and understanding behaviors,and to help with examining the origin of behaviors and predicting future outcomes.

LaKeisha stepped on a piece of glass and quickly pulled her foot away from that sharp object.Which of the following are responsible for sending a message to the muscles in LaKeisha's foot,resulting in her pulling her foot away from the piece of glass?

Lisele is interested in studying comparisons between different groups of people on such dimensions as emotions and thoughts.Since she grew up in Austria,she is particularly interested in studying how these topics differ between Austrian and German citizens.Lisele would be well-advised to study ________ psychology.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for calming you down is called the ________.

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system leads to pupil dilation,inhibition of digestion,and an accelerated heartbeat.

Which of the following two concepts would be considered the most opposite in nature?

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can ___________.

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for life-sustaining functions,such as breathing,digestion,and the beating of your heart.

All nerve cells and fibers that are NOT in the brain or spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.

The function of the ______________ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.

The _______ nervous system regulates the muscles over which people have conscious control.