Question 1

To allow the brain to fit inside the skull,the brain folded in on itself forming the ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  gyri and thalamus 
B)  gyri and pons 
C)  pons and sulci 
D)  gyri and sulci 
A)  gyri and thalamus 
B)  gyri and pons 
C)  pons and sulci 
D)  gyri and sulci

Question 2

The net effect of excitatory and inhibitory signals is known as ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  depolarization 
B)  hyperpolarization 
C)  threshold of excitation 
D)  summation 
A)  depolarization 
B)  hyperpolarization 
C)  threshold of excitation 
D)  summation

Question 3

Overall brain size is related to ___ rather than to the function of the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overall brain size is related to ___...

Question 4

Which of the following methods to study the brain relies on a magnetic field to produce anatomical pictures?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scan 
B)  TMS 
C)  MRI 
D)  PET 
A)  CT scan 
B)  TMS 
C)  MRI 
D)  PET

Question 5

Dr.Baku is investigating the function of the amygdala,and comparing activation when participants view emotionally charged photos versus serene scenery photos.Given the choices below,what is the best technique for Dr.Baku to use for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion tensor imaging 
B)  MRI 
C)  event-related potential 
D)  positron emission tomography 
A)  diffusion tensor imaging 
B)  MRI 
C)  event-related potential 
D)  positron emission tomography

Question 6

When a person is executing a complex martial art move or a series of gymnastic movements,they are relying heavily on their ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  pons 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  cerebellum

Question 7

The peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a trait appears in two distinct species that share a common ancestor,this is called

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent evolution. 
B)  homologous evolution. 
C)  analogous evolution. 
D)  convergent evolution. 
A)  divergent evolution. 
B)  homologous evolution. 
C)  analogous evolution. 
D)  convergent evolution.

Question 9

When it comes to brain lateralization,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is the most lateralized function. 
B)  Most functions are lateralized to one hemisphere. 
C)  People who are less lateralized are more intelligent. 
D)  Most left-handers process language in the right hemisphere. 
A)  Language is the most lateralized function. 
B)  Most functions are lateralized to one hemisphere. 
C)  People who are less lateralized are more intelligent. 
D)  Most left-handers process language in the right hemisphere.

Question 10

Which neurotransmitter has a key role in reward learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  glutamate 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  glutamate 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 11

Match the appropriate words in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

Accepted Answer

1.I: Absolute refractory period
2.G: Pos

Question 12

Name and describe the functions and subdivisions of the two major parts of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

-The two major divisions of the nervous

Question 13

According to your text,about how many neurons does the nervous system contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 billion 
B)  8 billion 
C)  86 billion 
D)  1 trillion 
A)  1 billion 
B)  8 billion 
C)  86 billion 
D)  1 trillion

Question 14

Ferdinand has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and,therefore,has difficulty with fluid movement.Cells containing which neurotransmitter have been damaged by this disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 15

In a rollerblading mishap,Xavier fell and injured the very back of his head.Which of his senses is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing 
B)  vision 
C)  taste 
D)  touch 
A)  hearing 
B)  vision 
C)  taste 
D)  touch

Question 16

Driving home one night,Lawrence hits a patch of ice and his car begins to spin out of control.Which nervous system is likely to be activated?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  autonomic 
C)  parasympathetic 
D)  sympathetic 
A)  somatic 
B)  autonomic 
C)  parasympathetic 
D)  sympathetic

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE about gender differences and brain size?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men have a larger corpus callosum than women. 
B)  People with abnormally large brains are more intelligent than average. 
C)  People with thicker cortices tend to be less intelligent. 
D)  Women tend to use both hemispheres more often than men. 
A)  Men have a larger corpus callosum than women. 
B)  People with abnormally large brains are more intelligent than average. 
C)  People with thicker cortices tend to be less intelligent. 
D)  Women tend to use both hemispheres more often than men.

Question 18

On a trip into the desert you see two different types of mice.One is a light brown and blends easily into the desert sand.The other is all white and stands out quite easily.Both kinds of mice are the preferred food for a certain type of desert hawk.If you made another trip to the desert five years later,what would you expect to find?

Accepted Answer

A)  There would be equal numbers of white and brown mice. 
B)  There would be more white mice than brown mice. 
C)  There would be more brown mice than white mice. 
D)  Neither type of mouse would have survived. 
A)  There would be equal numbers of white and brown mice. 
B)  There would be more white mice than brown mice. 
C)  There would be more brown mice than white mice. 
D)  Neither type of mouse would have survived.

Question 19

What critical role does an astroglial cell fulfill?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing the myelin sheath 
B)  line the walls of ventricles 
C)  creation of the blood-brain barrier 
D)  repairs the axon terminals after neurotransmitter release 
A)  providing the myelin sheath 
B)  line the walls of ventricles 
C)  creation of the blood-brain barrier 
D)  repairs the axon terminals after neurotransmitter release

Question 20

Dr.Nikoto has discovered a new ape species that does NOT have any ependymal cells.What can Dr.Nikoto say for sure about this species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their neurons are damaged. 
B)  Their have no cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  They have no blood-brain barrier. 
D)  They have multiple sclerosis. 
A)  Their neurons are damaged. 
B)  Their have no cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  They have no blood-brain barrier. 
D)  They have multiple sclerosis.

To allow the brain to fit inside the skull,the brain folded in on itself forming the _ and _.

The net effect of excitatory and inhibitory signals is known as ___.

Overall brain size is related to ___ rather than to the function of the brain.

Which of the following methods to study the brain relies on a magnetic field to produce anatomical pictures?

Dr.Baku is investigating the function of the amygdala,and comparing activation when participants view emotionally charged photos versus serene scenery photos.Given the choices below,what is the best technique for Dr.Baku to use for this project?

When a person is executing a complex martial art move or a series of gymnastic movements,they are relying heavily on their ___.

The peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

When a trait appears in two distinct species that share a common ancestor,this is called

When it comes to brain lateralization,which of the following is TRUE?

Which neurotransmitter has a key role in reward learning?

Match the appropriate words in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

Name and describe the functions and subdivisions of the two major parts of the nervous system.

According to your text,about how many neurons does the nervous system contain?

Ferdinand has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and,therefore,has difficulty with fluid movement.Cells containing which neurotransmitter have been damaged by this disease?

In a rollerblading mishap,Xavier fell and injured the very back of his head.Which of his senses is most likely impaired?

Driving home one night,Lawrence hits a patch of ice and his car begins to spin out of control.Which nervous system is likely to be activated?

Which of the following is TRUE about gender differences and brain size?

What critical role does an astroglial cell fulfill?

Dr.Nikoto has discovered a new ape species that does NOT have any ependymal cells.What can Dr.Nikoto say for sure about this species?

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To allow the brain to fit inside the skull,the brain folded in on itself forming the ___ and ___.

The net effect of excitatory and inhibitory signals is known as ___.

Overall brain size is related to ___ rather than to the function of the brain.

Which of the following methods to study the brain relies on a magnetic field to produce anatomical pictures?

Dr.Baku is investigating the function of the amygdala,and comparing activation when participants view emotionally charged photos versus serene scenery photos.Given the choices below,what is the best technique for Dr.Baku to use for this project?

When a person is executing a complex martial art move or a series of gymnastic movements,they are relying heavily on their ___.

The peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

When a trait appears in two distinct species that share a common ancestor,this is called

When it comes to brain lateralization,which of the following is TRUE?

Which neurotransmitter has a key role in reward learning?

Match the appropriate words in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

Name and describe the functions and subdivisions of the two major parts of the nervous system.

According to your text,about how many neurons does the nervous system contain?

Ferdinand has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and,therefore,has difficulty with fluid movement.Cells containing which neurotransmitter have been damaged by this disease?

In a rollerblading mishap,Xavier fell and injured the very back of his head.Which of his senses is most likely impaired?

Driving home one night,Lawrence hits a patch of ice and his car begins to spin out of control.Which nervous system is likely to be activated?

Which of the following is TRUE about gender differences and brain size?

What critical role does an astroglial cell fulfill?

Dr.Nikoto has discovered a new ape species that does NOT have any ependymal cells.What can Dr.Nikoto say for sure about this species?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Psychology as a Science

Human Development

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Learning

Memory

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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To allow the brain to fit inside the skull,the brain folded in on itself forming the _ and _.