Question 1

Scientists implanted an electrode into a specific area of a rat's brain.When the electrode was activated,which in turn activated the target area,the rat aggressively attacked a cat within the same cage.The technique being utilized by the scientists is known as

Accepted Answer

A) ESB. 
B) ablation. 
C) deep lesioning. 
D) PET.

Question 2

In order to determine if Marta had a stroke,the doctors used a computer-enhanced X-ray image of her brain,a technique known as a fMRI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The amount of radioactive glucose used by the brain cells is recorded by the brain scan technique known as a(n)
___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of radioactive glucose used by...

Question 4

The use of an electrode to destroy small areas of the brain beneath the surface is called

Accepted Answer

A) PET. 
B) neural induction. 
C) deep lesioning. 
D) electroencephalography.

Question 5

Pierre Flourens surgically removed portions of a rabbit's cerebellum with the rabbit subsequently showing extreme problems with motor coordination.This surgical removal of portions of the cerebellum is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) ablation. 
B) deep lesioning. 
C) ESB. 
D) fMRI.

Question 6

Megan has experienced what appears to be a seizure.So,the doctor affixes electrodes to Megan's scalp in order to obtain a recording of her brain waves and determine whether her brain waves are showing a seizure pattern.The doctor is using a technique known as a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Megan has experienced what appears to be...

Question 7

The study of how biological processes,the brain,and the nervous system are related to behavior is called

Accepted Answer

A) neuroinduction. 
B) biopsychology. 
C) physiological behaviorism. 
D) ablation.

Question 8

Three of these techniques allow scientists to observe the activity of parts of the brain without doing any damage at all.Which technique would cause some degree of damage to the living brain?

Accepted Answer

A) EEG. 
B) fMRI. 
C) PET scan. 
D) ablation.

Question 9

Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)can be done during brain surgery with the patient being awake and able to describe what effect the stimulation had.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The research strategy of linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions is known as neurocortical induction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following techniques provides a fascinating glimpse into the true origins of behavior by allowing scientists to view the action potentials of a single neuron?

Accepted Answer

A) ablation 
B) deep lesioning 
C) PET scans 
D) microelectrode recording

Question 12

By detecting the subatomic particles emitted by weakly radioactive glucose as it is consumed by the brain,researchers are able to obtain detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain.This technique is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) ablation. 
B) PET scan. 
C) MRI scan. 
D) CT scan.

Question 13

Which technique produces the most detailed images of brain structures and allows any two-dimensional plane,or slice,of the body to be selected and displayed as an image on a computer screen?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI scan 
B) ESB 
C) CT scan 
D) EEG

Question 14

Research by Daniel Langleben has shown that more activity will occur in the front of the brain when a person is lying than when telling the truth with the brain scan technique utilized in this research being the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research by Daniel Langleben has shown that...

Question 15

Biopsychologists are able to pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts,feelings,and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

Accepted Answer

A) EEG. 
B) fMRI. 
C) PET scan. 
D) CT scan.

Question 16

Computed tomographic (CT)scanning involves

Accepted Answer

A) a specialized type of X-ray. 
B) the detection,amplification,and recording of electrical activity in the brain. 
C) the use of a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain. 
D) a computer-generated image of brain activity based on glucose consumption in the brain.

Question 17

Scientists destroyed a tiny area of a cat's limbic system by inserting a tiny electrode into this target area and then passing an electric current through the electrode.The technique used is known as

Accepted Answer

A) ESB. 
B) neural induction. 
C) deep lesioning. 
D) FMRI.

Question 18

Anatomists learned that the brain is made up of many distinct areas or "parts" by cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and then examining them under a microscope.This procedure being used is known as

Accepted Answer

A) laterization. 
B) neural induction. 
C) corticalization. 
D) dissection.

Question 19

Describe how Daniel Langleben is using a brain scanning technique to detect lying.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how Daniel Langleben is using a...

Question 20

Using which brain tool is X-ray information collected by a computer from a number of different angles and then formed into an image of the brain to reveal the effects of strokes,injuries,tumors,and other brain disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) CT scan 
B) EEG 
C) PET scan 
D) functional MRI

Exam 9: Brain and Behavior: Brain Research

Scientists implanted an electrode into a specific area of a rat's brain.When the electrode was activated,which in turn activated the target area,the rat aggressively attacked a cat within the same cage.The technique being utilized by the scientists is known as

In order to determine if Marta had a stroke,the doctors used a computer-enhanced X-ray image of her brain,a technique known as a fMRI.

The amount of radioactive glucose used by the brain cells is recorded by the brain scan technique known as a(n) ___________.

The use of an electrode to destroy small areas of the brain beneath the surface is called

Pierre Flourens surgically removed portions of a rabbit's cerebellum with the rabbit subsequently showing extreme problems with motor coordination.This surgical removal of portions of the cerebellum is an example of

Megan has experienced what appears to be a seizure.So,the doctor affixes electrodes to Megan's scalp in order to obtain a recording of her brain waves and determine whether her brain waves are showing a seizure pattern.The doctor is using a technique known as a(n) _______.

The study of how biological processes,the brain,and the nervous system are related to behavior is called

Three of these techniques allow scientists to observe the activity of parts of the brain without doing any damage at all.Which technique would cause some degree of damage to the living brain?

Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)can be done during brain surgery with the patient being awake and able to describe what effect the stimulation had.

The research strategy of linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions is known as neurocortical induction.

Which of the following techniques provides a fascinating glimpse into the true origins of behavior by allowing scientists to view the action potentials of a single neuron?

By detecting the subatomic particles emitted by weakly radioactive glucose as it is consumed by the brain,researchers are able to obtain detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain.This technique is called a(n)

Which technique produces the most detailed images of brain structures and allows any two-dimensional plane,or slice,of the body to be selected and displayed as an image on a computer screen?

Research by Daniel Langleben has shown that more activity will occur in the front of the brain when a person is lying than when telling the truth with the brain scan technique utilized in this research being the _______.

Biopsychologists are able to pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts,feelings,and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

Computed tomographic (CT) scanning involves

Scientists destroyed a tiny area of a cat's limbic system by inserting a tiny electrode into this target area and then passing an electric current through the electrode.The technique used is known as

Anatomists learned that the brain is made up of many distinct areas or "parts" by cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and then examining them under a microscope.This procedure being used is known as

Describe how Daniel Langleben is using a brain scanning technique to detect lying.

Using which brain tool is X-ray information collected by a computer from a number of different angles and then formed into an image of the brain to reveal the effects of strokes,injuries,tumors,and other brain disorders?