Exam 3: Biological Psychology

Within an interbreeding population, the frequency of genes can change over many generations. This process is called _________________.

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is dominant in spatial tasks and concept formation?

Having a dimple on your chin is determined by a single gene pair. If you inherited one dimple gene and one non-dimple gene from your parents, you could be described as ____________ for this trait.

The part of the brain responsible for emotional behavior and regulating the nervous system in times of stress is the _________.

What part of the brain acts as a relay station for incoming sensory information?

The endocrine system is made up of

If neuronal communication were compared to radio, the _______________ would be the transmitter at the radio station and the _______________ would be the antenna on your car.

What are genes? Explain how they influence our physical and psychological traits. Module: 3.1

The nervous system is comprised of two major parts: __________.

The medulla, pons, and thalamus are all part of the:

Malcolm 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 Malcolm to a normal state?

The spaces within the brain are called ______ and are filled with ____ fluid.

Explain how twin and adoption studies can be used by behavioral geneticists to estimate the heritability for specific traits. Module: 3.1

The medulla, pons, and cerebellum are all part of the:

Serotonin affects neurons involved in sleep, appetite, and mood.

The activity of neurons is highly dependent on the support of _______________ cells, which surprisingly outnumber neurons 10 to 1 in the brain.

A nerve impulse from one neuron affects the activity of a neighboring neuron at a point of interaction called the:

The part of the brain most people think of when they talk about the brain is the __________.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency in the _____ division.

______ are responsible for sending and receiving messages throughout the body.