Exam 3: Biological Psychology

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts. These are termed the __________ nervous systems.

"Ewww!" says TJ when he sees an actual human brain on display at the science museum, "I didn't realize how convoluted and wrinkly it would be." Because he can only see the outer layer of the brain, TJ is actually describing just the

An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe, so he is on a respirator. Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

After removal of a tumor from the LEFT side of her brain, Sharon recovered well. However, some of her former abilities are now limited. Which of the following abilities are most likely affected?

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is dominant in language tasks?

The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a role in memory and learning is

Which of the following is a function of glial cells?

A(n) _____ is a drug that blocks the actions of a neurotransmitter.

One evening Betty was walking to the dorm from the gym when she was stopped by two men who demanded her money. Since she was a good athlete, Betty decided to make a run for it. Pretending to open her purse, she suddenly turned and dashed off. Although pursued, Betty outran her assailants. During this incident, which part of Betty's nervous system was most directly responsible for her successful escape?

Which lobes are associated with higher cognitive functions, such as planning, inhibiting impulses and emotion, language production, and voluntary movement?

A functional MRI (fMRI) measures

The deer waits motionlessly, hidden in the thicket as the band of hunters approach. As they get closer, their dogs bark, picking up the scent of their prey. In a futile effort to escape, the deer bolts. Which of the following most accurately describes the nervous system of the hunted deer at this point:

Darlene has just discovered that she made the dean's list, and she's in ecstasy-singing and dancing down the corridor. Which area of the brain is directing her behavior?

Part of the thrill some people feel from riding roller coasters comes from the beating heart, dry mouth, and sweaty palms they get as the roller coaster slowly climbs the first hill. These physiological responses are all caused by the _______________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

Sometimes a person's corpus callosum is split, which separates the two hemispheres completely. This is done to

Approximately how many genes do humans have?

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?

The corpus callosum:

Which type of cell is responsible for supporting the function of neurons?

If Darren's brain is like that of most people, then the majority of language skills will be handled by his