Question 1

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

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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 2

With age, the plasticity of the brain

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A)  ends. 
B)  improves. 
C)  increases. 
D)  decreases. 
A)  ends. 
B)  improves. 
C)  increases. 
D)  decreases.

Question 3

In the majority of persons, the hemisphere that handles most of the language functions is the

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A)  front hemisphere. 
B)  left hemisphere. 
C)  right hemisphere. 
D)  back hemisphere. 
A)  front hemisphere. 
B)  left hemisphere. 
C)  right hemisphere. 
D)  back hemisphere.

Question 4

The site in the cerebral cortex where touch, pressure, temperature, and pain register is

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A)  the motor cortex. 
B)  Broca's area. 
C)  the somatosensory cortex. 
D)  the frontal association area. 
A)  the motor cortex. 
B)  Broca's area. 
C)  the somatosensory cortex. 
D)  the frontal association area.

Question 5

Some recent research has suggested that the cerebellum is involved in cognitive and social functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The receptor sites of receiving neurons will receive only one kind of neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What connects the brain with the peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the reticular formation 
B)  the autonomic nervous system 
C)  the spinal cord 
D)  the brainstem 
A)  the reticular formation 
B)  the autonomic nervous system 
C)  the spinal cord 
D)  the brainstem

Question 8

The interaction between a neurotransmitter and a receptor is controlled by their mutual ________ on each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  influence 
B)  attraction 
C)  chemical structure 
D)  charge 
A)  influence 
B)  attraction 
C)  chemical structure 
D)  charge

Question 9

What is a neuron, and what are the functions of its three parts?

Accepted Answer

A neuron is a specialized cell that cond

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Carl has suffered a brain disease that has left both the left and right hippocampus destroyed. What type of difficulties is he likely to encounter?

Accepted Answer

Discussion of the role of the

Question 13

Briefly explain the usefulness of four of the following: the EEG, the microelectrode, the CT scan, the MRI, and the PET scan.

Accepted Answer

The EEG reveals normal and abnormal elec

Question 14

A loss of the ability to produce or use good language is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Penfield's syndrome 
B)  Gage's dementia 
C)  Wernicke's aphasia 
D)  Broca's aphasia 
A)  Penfield's syndrome 
B)  Gage's dementia 
C)  Wernicke's aphasia 
D)  Broca's aphasia

Question 15

The function of the dendrites is to

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A)  support the cell bodies. 
B)  send the neural impulse to the next neuron. 
C)  act as the primary receivers of signals from other neurons. 
D)  feed the remainder of the neurons in the brain. 
A)  support the cell bodies. 
B)  send the neural impulse to the next neuron. 
C)  act as the primary receivers of signals from other neurons. 
D)  feed the remainder of the neurons in the brain.

Question 16

The occipital lobes are involved primarily with

Accepted Answer

A)  touch. 
B)  vision. 
C)  thinking. 
D)  hearing. 
A)  touch. 
B)  vision. 
C)  thinking. 
D)  hearing.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a response of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood flow to the skeletal muscles increases. 
B)  The digestive system increases its activity. 
C)  Breathing quickens. 
D)  Heart rate increases. 
A)  Blood flow to the skeletal muscles increases. 
B)  The digestive system increases its activity. 
C)  Breathing quickens. 
D)  Heart rate increases.

Question 18

Which endocrine gland regulates blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenals 
D)  thyroid 
A)  pituitary 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenals 
D)  thyroid

Question 19

What are neurotransmitters and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

With age, the plasticity of the brain

In the majority of persons, the hemisphere that handles most of the language functions is the

The site in the cerebral cortex where touch, pressure, temperature, and pain register is

Some recent research has suggested that the cerebellum is involved in cognitive and social functions.

The receptor sites of receiving neurons will receive only one kind of neurotransmitter.

What connects the brain with the peripheral nervous system?

The interaction between a neurotransmitter and a receptor is controlled by their mutual ________ on each other.

What is a neuron, and what are the functions of its three parts?

The "resting potential" refers to

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

Carl has suffered a brain disease that has left both the left and right hippocampus destroyed. What type of difficulties is he likely to encounter?

Briefly explain the usefulness of four of the following: the EEG, the microelectrode, the CT scan, the MRI, and the PET scan.

A loss of the ability to produce or use good language is referred to as

The function of the dendrites is to

The occipital lobes are involved primarily with

Which of the following is not a response of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which endocrine gland regulates blood sugar?

What are neurotransmitters and how do they work?

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

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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

With age, the plasticity of the brain

In the majority of persons, the hemisphere that handles most of the language functions is the

The site in the cerebral cortex where touch, pressure, temperature, and pain register is

Some recent research has suggested that the cerebellum is involved in cognitive and social functions.

The receptor sites of receiving neurons will receive only one kind of neurotransmitter.

What connects the brain with the peripheral nervous system?

The interaction between a neurotransmitter and a receptor is controlled by their mutual ________ on each other.

What is a neuron, and what are the functions of its three parts?

The "resting potential" refers to

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

Carl has suffered a brain disease that has left both the left and right hippocampus destroyed. What type of difficulties is he likely to encounter?

Briefly explain the usefulness of four of the following: the EEG, the microelectrode, the CT scan, the MRI, and the PET scan.

A loss of the ability to produce or use good language is referred to as

The function of the dendrites is to

The occipital lobes are involved primarily with

Which of the following is not a response of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which endocrine gland regulates blood sugar?

What are neurotransmitters and how do they work?

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

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

Filters