Question 1

The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex is the

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus callosum 
B)  pineal gland 
C)  pons 
D)  reticular formation 
A)  corpus callosum 
B)  pineal gland 
C)  pons 
D)  reticular formation

Question 2

The brain imaging technique that involves measuring blood flow in active regions of the brain is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic resonance imaging. 
B)  functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
C)  PET scan. 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
A)  magnetic resonance imaging. 
B)  functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
C)  PET scan. 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  examining heritability in twins and adopted individuals 
B)  interviewing people who have known others who were particularly odd or unique 
C)  administering paper and pencil or computerized questionnaires to hundreds of people 
D)  documenting the patterns of development and difficulties of psychiatric patients 
A)  examining heritability in twins and adopted individuals 
B)  interviewing people who have known others who were particularly odd or unique 
C)  administering paper and pencil or computerized questionnaires to hundreds of people 
D)  documenting the patterns of development and difficulties of psychiatric patients

Question 4

The notion that human language production is controlled primarily by the left cerebral cortex was first proposed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul Broca 
B)  Sally Shaywitz 
C)  Karl Wernicke 
D)  Hermann Ebbinghaus 
A)  Paul Broca 
B)  Sally Shaywitz 
C)  Karl Wernicke 
D)  Hermann Ebbinghaus

Question 5

Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field, yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because his right hemisphere perceived the object, but does not house the language function needed for naming it 
B)  Because the image was processed on his left hemisphere, which is required for naming objects 
C)  Because pointing is something done with the right hand 
D)  Because the right hemisphere of the brain is where objects are seen 
A)  Because his right hemisphere perceived the object, but does not house the language function needed for naming it 
B)  Because the image was processed on his left hemisphere, which is required for naming objects 
C)  Because pointing is something done with the right hand 
D)  Because the right hemisphere of the brain is where objects are seen

Question 6

The term phenotype refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the observable characteristics that result from genotype expression. 
B)  the genetic makeup of an organism. 
C)  the unobservable characteristics that result from genotype suppression. 
D)  the genes that are heterozygous. 
A)  the observable characteristics that result from genotype expression. 
B)  the genetic makeup of an organism. 
C)  the unobservable characteristics that result from genotype suppression. 
D)  the genes that are heterozygous.

Question 7

African naked mole rats show no behavioral response when exposed to capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers. This is most likely due to the fact that they lack the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA . 
C)  substance P. 
D)  serotonin. 
A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA . 
C)  substance P. 
D)  serotonin.

Question 8

Which lobes are involved are involved in hearing, language, and some higher-level aspects of vision such as object and face recognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  parietal 
C)  temporal 
D)  occipital 
A)  frontal 
B)  parietal 
C)  temporal 
D)  occipital

Question 9

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in spatial tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  the front hemisphere 
B)  the rear hemisphere 
C)  the left hemisphere 
D)  the right hemisphere 
A)  the front hemisphere 
B)  the rear hemisphere 
C)  the left hemisphere 
D)  the right hemisphere

Question 10

Which of the following is a likely effect of damage to the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced use of left arm 
B)  deregulation of hormones 
C)  development of aphasia 
D)  reduced ability to reason 
A)  reduced use of left arm 
B)  deregulation of hormones 
C)  development of aphasia 
D)  reduced ability to reason

Question 11

The central nervous system consists of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
B)  brain and the spinal cord 
C)  muscles and glands 
D)  sense organs and sensory neurons 
A)  parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions 
B)  brain and the spinal cord 
C)  muscles and glands 
D)  sense organs and sensory neurons

Question 12

A heritability of .37 indicates what about a trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to environmental factors. 
B)  0.37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to genetic factors within the population. 
C)  37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to environmental factors within the population. 
D)  37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to genetic factors within the population. 
A)  0.37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to environmental factors. 
B)  0.37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to genetic factors within the population. 
C)  37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to environmental factors within the population. 
D)  37% of individual differences in the trait can be attributed to genetic factors within the population.

Question 13

Evolutionary change is gradual. However, the genetic influence of the lactase enzyme has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  culture and genetic adaptations have influenced one another. 
B)  lactose intolerance is not genetic nor cultural. 
C)  Europeans tend to be most lactose intolerant. 
D)  Asians have included increasing amounts of milk in their diet. 
A)  culture and genetic adaptations have influenced one another. 
B)  lactose intolerance is not genetic nor cultural. 
C)  Europeans tend to be most lactose intolerant. 
D)  Asians have included increasing amounts of milk in their diet.

Question 14

Rod inherited two different versions of a gene for hair color from his parents. Therefore Rod can be described as _____________ for that trait.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rod inherited two different versions of a...

Question 15

Mary put her hand on a hot stove. Which type of neuron is responsible for sending a pain message towards her spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  motor neuron 
B)  interneuron 
C)  sensory neuron 
D)  efferent neuron 
A)  motor neuron 
B)  interneuron 
C)  sensory neuron 
D)  efferent neuron

Question 16

A major question address by comparing monozygotic and dizygotic twins, or comparing adopted children with their adoptive and biological parents, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  To what degree has natural selection influenced human evolution? 
B)  Does a single gene or do multiple genes influence complex behavior? 
C)  Are psychological disorders homozygous or heterozygous conditions? 
D)  To what extent do genes, the environment, and their interaction influence behavior? 
A)  To what degree has natural selection influenced human evolution? 
B)  Does a single gene or do multiple genes influence complex behavior? 
C)  Are psychological disorders homozygous or heterozygous conditions? 
D)  To what extent do genes, the environment, and their interaction influence behavior?

Question 17

As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's __________ nervous system is active.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The motor cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  occipital 
C)  parietal 
D)  temporal 
A)  frontal 
B)  occipital 
C)  parietal 
D)  temporal

Question 19

Kerry works as a messenger for a business. His job is to carry messages between different buildings. Kerry's role for the company is similar to the function of ______________ for a neuron.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitters 
B)  receptor sites 
C)  dendrites 
D)  somas 
A)  neurotransmitters 
B)  receptor sites 
C)  dendrites 
D)  somas

Question 20

Researchers have developed a therapy for stroke patients with Broca's aphasia that uses ________________ to encourage neuroplasticity.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrodes 
B)  practicing singing words 
C)  neurotrophic drugs 
D)  exercise 
A)  electrodes 
B)  practicing singing words 
C)  neurotrophic drugs 
D)  exercise

The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex is the

The brain imaging technique that involves measuring blood flow in active regions of the brain is called:

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

The notion that human language production is controlled primarily by the left cerebral cortex was first proposed by __________.

Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field, yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?

The term phenotype refers to

African naked mole rats show no behavioral response when exposed to capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers. This is most likely due to the fact that they lack the neurotransmitter

Which lobes are involved are involved in hearing, language, and some higher-level aspects of vision such as object and face recognition?

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in spatial tasks?

Which of the following is a likely effect of damage to the hypothalamus?

The central nervous system consists of the __________.

A heritability of .37 indicates what about a trait?

Evolutionary change is gradual. However, the genetic influence of the lactase enzyme has shown that

Rod inherited two different versions of a gene for hair color from his parents. Therefore Rod can be described as _____________ for that trait.

Mary put her hand on a hot stove. Which type of neuron is responsible for sending a pain message towards her spinal cord?

A major question address by comparing monozygotic and dizygotic twins, or comparing adopted children with their adoptive and biological parents, is:

As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's __________ nervous system is active.

The motor cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

Kerry works as a messenger for a business. His job is to carry messages between different buildings. Kerry's role for the company is similar to the function of ______________ for a neuron.

Researchers have developed a therapy for stroke patients with Broca's aphasia that uses ________________ to encourage neuroplasticity.

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Exam 3: Biological Psychology

The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex is the

The brain imaging technique that involves measuring blood flow in active regions of the brain is called:

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

The notion that human language production is controlled primarily by the left cerebral cortex was first proposed by __________.

Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field, yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?

The term phenotype refers to

African naked mole rats show no behavioral response when exposed to capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers. This is most likely due to the fact that they lack the neurotransmitter

Which lobes are involved are involved in hearing, language, and some higher-level aspects of vision such as object and face recognition?

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in spatial tasks?

Which of the following is a likely effect of damage to the hypothalamus?

The central nervous system consists of the __________.

A heritability of .37 indicates what about a trait?

Evolutionary change is gradual. However, the genetic influence of the lactase enzyme has shown that

Rod inherited two different versions of a gene for hair color from his parents. Therefore Rod can be described as _____________ for that trait.

Mary put her hand on a hot stove. Which type of neuron is responsible for sending a pain message towards her spinal cord?

A major question address by comparing monozygotic and dizygotic twins, or comparing adopted children with their adoptive and biological parents, is:

As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's __________ nervous system is active.

The motor cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

Kerry works as a messenger for a business. His job is to carry messages between different buildings. Kerry's role for the company is similar to the function of ______________ for a neuron.

Researchers have developed a therapy for stroke patients with Broca's aphasia that uses ________________ to encourage neuroplasticity.

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Health, Stress and Coping

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Filters