Question 1

The "resting potential" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  action potential. 
B)  synaptic potential. 
C)  the state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged particles inside the cell than outside the cell. 
D)  the state during which a neuron contains more positively charged particles inside the cell than outside the cell. 
A)  action potential. 
B)  synaptic potential. 
C)  the state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged particles inside the cell than outside the cell. 
D)  the state during which a neuron contains more positively charged particles inside the cell than outside the cell.

Question 2

The lobes located just above the ears are called the ________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The parasympathetic nervous system helps bring body functions back to normal after an emergency situation has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The right hemisphere is more specialized than the left hemisphere for analyzing complex perceptual tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The endocrine system is a series of ductless glands, found in various parts of the body; it secretes chemicals known as hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the four lobes in the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the frontal lobe 
C)  the dorsal lobe 
D)  the parietal lobe 
A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the frontal lobe 
C)  the dorsal lobe 
D)  the parietal lobe

Question 7

The hypothalamus regulates all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual behaviour. 
B)  coordinated movement. 
C)  hunger and thirst. 
D)  internal body temperature. 
A)  sexual behaviour. 
B)  coordinated movement. 
C)  hunger and thirst. 
D)  internal body temperature.

Question 8

Which of the following statements would be true of Darlene, who suffers from Broca's aphasia?

Accepted Answer

A)  She has difficulty producing the speech sounds. 
B)  She is unable to comprehend the spoken word. 
C)  She speaks fluently but the content is either vague or incomprehensible to the listener. 
D)  She is unable to comprehend written language. 
A)  She has difficulty producing the speech sounds. 
B)  She is unable to comprehend the spoken word. 
C)  She speaks fluently but the content is either vague or incomprehensible to the listener. 
D)  She is unable to comprehend written language.

Question 9

What is an action potential and how is it generated?

Accepted Answer

An action potential is the sudden revers

Question 10

In a bad fall during a hiking trip, Lowell has injured tissue in his occipital lobe. As a result of this injury, he will probably have difficulty

Accepted Answer

A)  moving his fingers. 
B)  seeing. 
C)  hearing. 
D)  feeling sensation in his legs. 
A)  moving his fingers. 
B)  seeing. 
C)  hearing. 
D)  feeling sensation in his legs.

Question 11

The half-centimetre outer covering of the cerebrum is the

Accepted Answer

A)  white matter. 
B)  cortex callosum. 
C)  myelin sheath. 
D)  cerebral cortex. 
A)  white matter. 
B)  cortex callosum. 
C)  myelin sheath. 
D)  cerebral cortex.

Question 12

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty and your hand shook a little. Your pre-test behaviours were triggered by the

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous system. 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  cranial nervous system. 
D)  sympathetic nervous system. 
A)  somatic nervous system. 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  cranial nervous system. 
D)  sympathetic nervous system.

Question 13

The aspect of brain injury that determines whether or not the patient will die from the injury is

Accepted Answer

A)  the overall health of the brain at the time of injury. 
B)  the gender of the injured person. 
C)  the age of the person at the time of injury. 
D)  the precise location of the injury. 
A)  the overall health of the brain at the time of injury. 
B)  the gender of the injured person. 
C)  the age of the person at the time of injury. 
D)  the precise location of the injury.

Question 14

The medulla and pons are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus. 
B)  midbrain. 
C)  brainstem. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  thalamus. 
B)  midbrain. 
C)  brainstem. 
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 15

What is the fate of grey matter as we age?

Accepted Answer

The student should mention that the brai

Question 16

Which of the following functions has not been associated with glial cells ?

Accepted Answer

A)  They hold neurons together. 
B)  They help remove waste from the brain. 
C)  They aid in the inhibition of emotional memories. 
D)  They assist in the production of myelin. 
A)  They hold neurons together. 
B)  They help remove waste from the brain. 
C)  They aid in the inhibition of emotional memories. 
D)  They assist in the production of myelin.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true of the split-brain operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides a means of studying the functions of the individual hemispheres. 
B)  It causes major changes in intelligence, personality, and behaviour. 
C)  It makes transfer of information between the hemispheres impossible. 
D)  It is used for people suffering from severe epilepsy. 
A)  It provides a means of studying the functions of the individual hemispheres. 
B)  It causes major changes in intelligence, personality, and behaviour. 
C)  It makes transfer of information between the hemispheres impossible. 
D)  It is used for people suffering from severe epilepsy.

Question 18

Electrodes are implanted into the brain of a monkey. If the monkey is behaving aggressively, stimulation of the electrodes causes the monkey to stop. In which of the following areas is the electrode most likely implanted?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 19

Compare and contrast the activity of neurotransmitters with that of hormones.

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system is a system of glan

Question 20

How would your life change if you experienced brain injury or stroke in your left hemisphere? In your right hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

The answer should address the specializa

The "resting potential" refers to

The lobes located just above the ears are called the ________ lobes.

The parasympathetic nervous system helps bring body functions back to normal after an emergency situation has occurred.

The right hemisphere is more specialized than the left hemisphere for analyzing complex perceptual tasks.

The endocrine system is a series of ductless glands, found in various parts of the body; it secretes chemicals known as hormones.

Which of the following is not one of the four lobes in the cerebral cortex?

The hypothalamus regulates all of the following except

Which of the following statements would be true of Darlene, who suffers from Broca's aphasia?

What is an action potential and how is it generated?

In a bad fall during a hiking trip, Lowell has injured tissue in his occipital lobe. As a result of this injury, he will probably have difficulty

The half-centimetre outer covering of the cerebrum is the

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty and your hand shook a little. Your pre-test behaviours were triggered by the

The aspect of brain injury that determines whether or not the patient will die from the injury is

The medulla and pons are located in the

What is the fate of grey matter as we age?

Which of the following functions has not been associated with glial cells ?

Which of the following statements is not true of the split-brain operation?

Electrodes are implanted into the brain of a monkey. If the monkey is behaving aggressively, stimulation of the electrodes causes the monkey to stop. In which of the following areas is the electrode most likely implanted?

Compare and contrast the activity of neurotransmitters with that of hormones.

How would your life change if you experienced brain injury or stroke in your left hemisphere? In your right hemisphere?

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The "resting potential" refers to

The lobes located just above the ears are called the ________ lobes.

The parasympathetic nervous system helps bring body functions back to normal after an emergency situation has occurred.

The right hemisphere is more specialized than the left hemisphere for analyzing complex perceptual tasks.

The endocrine system is a series of ductless glands, found in various parts of the body; it secretes chemicals known as hormones.

Which of the following is not one of the four lobes in the cerebral cortex?

The hypothalamus regulates all of the following except

Which of the following statements would be true of Darlene, who suffers from Broca's aphasia?

What is an action potential and how is it generated?

In a bad fall during a hiking trip, Lowell has injured tissue in his occipital lobe. As a result of this injury, he will probably have difficulty

The half-centimetre outer covering of the cerebrum is the

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty and your hand shook a little. Your pre-test behaviours were triggered by the

The aspect of brain injury that determines whether or not the patient will die from the injury is

The medulla and pons are located in the

What is the fate of grey matter as we age?

Which of the following functions has not been associated with glial cells ?

Which of the following statements is not true of the split-brain operation?

Electrodes are implanted into the brain of a monkey. If the monkey is behaving aggressively, stimulation of the electrodes causes the monkey to stop. In which of the following areas is the electrode most likely implanted?

Compare and contrast the activity of neurotransmitters with that of hormones.

How would your life change if you experienced brain injury or stroke in your left hemisphere? In your 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

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Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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