Exam 3: C: Biological Psychology

Luisa is diagnosed with a medical disorder caused by too much dopamine activity in certain brain regions.To reduce her levels of dopamine,her doctor is likely to prescribe a dopamine

In what way is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)different than other techniques researchers use to study brain activity,such as PET scans,fMRIs,and MEG?

"Wow!" says 4-year-old Tristan when he sees an actual human brain on display at the science museum,"I didn't realize how wrinkly it would be." Because he can only see the outer layer of the brain,Tristan is actually describing only the

Andy has decided to seek medical help for mood disturbances and appetite problems.Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy is experiencing?

Peahens are more attracted to (and thus,more likely to mate with)male peacocks with brightly coloured plumage.This is an example of

Which of these research methods would a behavioural geneticist be likely to employ to study the influence of genetics on personality?

To date,which of the following traits has been the most evidently adaptive for humans?

Dr.D'Arcy wants to know what brain areas are active when people recall pleasant memories.He knows he needs a test that allows him to see the structure of the brain in high-definition,but also needs to see which structures are active during memory recall.Dr.D'Arcy should likely use a(n)_______________ to gather this type of data.

As Indigo is walking across campus,a car swerves toward her.Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way.These symptoms (racing heart and sweating)are due to the action of Indigo's

The branchlike structures that receive messages from other neurons are called

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to disrupt which of the following?

Ahmed is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise downstairs.His heartbeat increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow.He wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate.When he gets downstairs he discovers his cat has knocked over a plant stand.His body begins to relax and return to normal.Which part of his nervous system is responsible for returning Ahmed to a normal state?

____________ are cells that do not have a predetermined function and can develop into new neurons.

Drugs that block neurotransmitter activity are called

The tiny space between the axon terminal of one cell and the dendrites of the next cell is called the

The wrinkling of the surface of the brain serves what purpose?

A researcher implants an electrode in a rat's brain,and then wires the electrode so that it stimulates a specific brain region every time the rat presses a lever.The rat finds the stimulation so rewarding that it does nothing but press the lever all day.Which of the following brain regions does the electrode most likely stimulate?

The ___________ is the central region of the neuron that contains genes responsible for synthesizing the proteins that allow the neuron to function.

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other glands in the body?

Dr.Kurz is studying twins where at least one twin suffers from depression.She finds that both twins are much more likely to share the disorder if they are monozygotic rather than dizygotic twins.What should Dr.Kurz conclude based on her findings?