Question 1

Which of the following produces high-resolution images of the structure of the brain without using x-rays?

Accepted Answer

A)  a SQUID, or a superconducting quantum interference device 
B)  a PET scan, or positron-emission tomography scan 
C)  a CT scan, or computerized axial tomography scan 
D)  MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging 
A)  a SQUID, or a superconducting quantum interference device 
B)  a PET scan, or positron-emission tomography scan 
C)  a CT scan, or computerized axial tomography scan 
D)  MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of the brain stem?

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  medulla 
D)  reticular formation 
A)  pons 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  medulla 
D)  reticular formation

Question 3

What brain system is responsible for emotional expression, some memory functions, and motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  brainstem 
D)  limbic system 
A)  pons 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  brainstem 
D)  limbic system

Question 4

Split-brain patients are people who

Accepted Answer

A)  do not have the normal lateralization of the hemispheres. 
B)  have one cerebral hemisphere that is non-functional. 
C)  have suffered massive losses of brain tissue in one hemisphere. 
D)  have had their corpus callosum severed. 
A)  do not have the normal lateralization of the hemispheres. 
B)  have one cerebral hemisphere that is non-functional. 
C)  have suffered massive losses of brain tissue in one hemisphere. 
D)  have had their corpus callosum severed.

Question 5

One of the activities of glial cells is the release of neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The reticular formation is to alertness as the cerebellum is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skilled movements 
B)  blood pressure 
C)  sleep 
D)  attention 
A)  skilled movements 
B)  blood pressure 
C)  sleep 
D)  attention

Question 7

Which is not one of the specialized abilities usually associated with the right hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  singing 
B)  mathematics 
C)  visual-spatial skills 
D)  recognition and expression of emotion 
A)  singing 
B)  mathematics 
C)  visual-spatial skills 
D)  recognition and expression of emotion

Which of the following produces high-resolution images of the structure of the brain without using x-rays?

Which of the following is not part of the brain stem?

What brain system is responsible for emotional expression, some memory functions, and motivation?

Split-brain patients are people who

One of the activities of glial cells is the release of neurotransmitters.

The reticular formation is to alertness as the cerebellum is to ________.

Which is not one of the specialized abilities usually associated with the right hemisphere?

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Exam 2: Biology and Behaviour

Which of the following produces high-resolution images of the structure of the brain without using x-rays?

Which of the following is not part of the brain stem?

What brain system is responsible for emotional expression, some memory functions, and motivation?

Split-brain patients are people who

One of the activities of glial cells is the release of neurotransmitters.

The reticular formation is to alertness as the cerebellum is to ________.

Which is not one of the specialized abilities usually associated with the right hemisphere?

Introduction to Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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