Question 1

Personality is most likely a trait.

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A) dominant 
B) recessive 
C) polygenic 
D) amorphous 
A) dominant 
B) recessive 
C) polygenic 
D) amorphous

Question 2

Beau's mother and father each carry a dominant gene for brown eyes and a recessive gene for blue eyes.The probability that Beau's eyes are blue is

Accepted Answer

A) .75. 
B) .50. 
C) 1.00. 
D) .25. 
A) .75. 
B) .50. 
C) 1.00. 
D) .25.

Question 3

The Smith children, although genetically related, all show slight variations in the color of their hair. These variations are most likely the result of

Accepted Answer

A) single genotype expression. 
B) cell division. 
C) polygenic effects. 
D) dominant gene effects. 
A) single genotype expression. 
B) cell division. 
C) polygenic effects. 
D) dominant gene effects.

Question 4

Which of the following is mostly likely to involve the somatic nervous system?

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A) feeling sad when you realize you lost a favorite sweater 
B) feeling "pins and needles" when your arm falls asleep 
C) feeling your heart race when you give a presentation 
D) feeling sympathy for a friend when her grandfather passes away 
A) feeling sad when you realize you lost a favorite sweater 
B) feeling "pins and needles" when your arm falls asleep 
C) feeling your heart race when you give a presentation 
D) feeling sympathy for a friend when her grandfather passes away

Question 5

The fertilized egg is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) gamete. 
B) ovum. 
C) zygote. 
D) allele. 
A) gamete. 
B) ovum. 
C) zygote. 
D) allele.

Question 6

The amygdala plays an important role in , whereas the hippocampus plays an important role in .

Accepted Answer

A) fear or emotional reactions; spatial memory 
B) fear or emotional reactions; automatic behaviors 
C) spatial memory; fear or emotional reactions 
D) automatic behaviors; spatial memory 
A) fear or emotional reactions; spatial memory 
B) fear or emotional reactions; automatic behaviors 
C) spatial memory; fear or emotional reactions 
D) automatic behaviors; spatial memory

Question 7

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place, he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his .As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions, he calmed down.This response was due to the .

Accepted Answer

A) endorphins; peripheral nervous system 
B) sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system 
C) central nervous system; peripheral nervous system 
D) endocrine system; autonomic nervous system 
A) endorphins; peripheral nervous system 
B) sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system 
C) central nervous system; peripheral nervous system 
D) endocrine system; autonomic nervous system

Question 8

This brain structure is associated with the formation of memories.

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus 
B) amygdala 
C) hippocampus 
D) hypothalamus 
A) thalamus 
B) amygdala 
C) hippocampus 
D) hypothalamus

Question 9

Terry, a split-brain patient, is shown two pictures simultaneously: the right side of her visual field is presented with a pencil, and the left side of her visual field is presented with a pen.When Terry is asked what she saw, she will say "pencil." Why?

Accepted Answer

A) The left hemisphere is primarily responsible for language production. 
B) The right hemisphere is primarily responsible for language production. 
C) The left visual field is primarily responsible for object processing. 
D) The right visual field is primarily responsible for object processing. 
A) The left hemisphere is primarily responsible for language production. 
B) The right hemisphere is primarily responsible for language production. 
C) The left visual field is primarily responsible for object processing. 
D) The right visual field is primarily responsible for object processing.

Question 10

A genotype is , whereas a phenotype is .

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A) underlying; observed 
B) expressed; inherited 
C) genetic; environmental 
D) dominant; recessive 
A) underlying; observed 
B) expressed; inherited 
C) genetic; environmental 
D) dominant; recessive

Question 11

In the studies that deprived animals of early visual input, why did the visual cortex fail to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Sufficient stimulation was not received within the critical developmental period. 
B) The eyes stopped functioning, so no information was received in the visual cortex. 
C) The animals were too young for visual cortex development. 
D) Plasticity is not found in the visual cortex. 
A) Sufficient stimulation was not received within the critical developmental period. 
B) The eyes stopped functioning, so no information was received in the visual cortex. 
C) The animals were too young for visual cortex development. 
D) Plasticity is not found in the visual cortex.

Question 12

The complexity and organization of which brain area in humans is believed to be responsible for what distinguishes humans from other animals?

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus 
B) hippocampus 
C) cerebral cortex 
D) prefrontal cortex 
A) thalamus 
B) hippocampus 
C) cerebral cortex 
D) prefrontal cortex

Question 13

Movement of the action potential occurs

Accepted Answer

A) along the axon at the nodes of Ranvier. 
B) along the dendrites at the nodes of Ranvier. 
C) between neurons at the synapse. 
D) on the cell body. 
A) along the axon at the nodes of Ranvier. 
B) along the dendrites at the nodes of Ranvier. 
C) between neurons at the synapse. 
D) on the cell body.

Question 14

A myelin sheath is like the

Accepted Answer

A) tuning dial of a radio. 
B) insulation of a wire. 
C) layers of a cake. 
D) thermostat of a heater. 
A) tuning dial of a radio. 
B) insulation of a wire. 
C) layers of a cake. 
D) thermostat of a heater.

Question 15

Jonas has experienced a relatively severe right hemisphere stroke.As a result, he is unable to feel anything on the left side of his body and has been diagnosed with hemineglect.The location of the stroke is most likely within the lobe.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

In considering the relative contributions of genes and environment, most scientists would agree that

Accepted Answer

A) environment plays the more important role in shaping behavior. 
B) only genes shape behavior. 
C) social context has little effect on behavior. 
D) genes and environment interact to determine behavior. 
A) environment plays the more important role in shaping behavior. 
B) only genes shape behavior. 
C) social context has little effect on behavior. 
D) genes and environment interact to determine behavior.

Question 17

If your house was "selectively permeable" like a neuron, which of the following situations would be most likely?

Accepted Answer

A) Everyone would be welcome to enter. 
B) All the doors would be open. 
C) Only certain people would be allowed inside. 
D) No one would be allowed to leave. 
A) Everyone would be welcome to enter. 
B) All the doors would be open. 
C) Only certain people would be allowed inside. 
D) No one would be allowed to leave.

Question 18

What is the term for the neurons on the sending side of a synapse?

Accepted Answer

A) postsynaptic neurons 
B) presynaptic neurons 
C) interneurons 
D) excitatory neurons 
A) postsynaptic neurons 
B) presynaptic neurons 
C) interneurons 
D) excitatory neurons

Question 19

Cell division refers to which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A) the process by which cells mutate 
B) the duplication of chromosomes as the cell divides into two new cells with identical chromosome structure 
C) the cell divides into two new but genetically unique and specialized cells 
D) the process by which a cell undergoes a polygenic effect 
A) the process by which cells mutate 
B) the duplication of chromosomes as the cell divides into two new cells with identical chromosome structure 
C) the cell divides into two new but genetically unique and specialized cells 
D) the process by which a cell undergoes a polygenic effect

Question 20

Excitatory signals are , whereas inhibitory signals are .

Accepted Answer

A) depolarizing; hyperpolarizing 
B) hypopolarizing; hyperpolarizing 
C) hyperpolarizing; depolarizing 
D) depolarizing; depolarizing 
A) depolarizing; hyperpolarizing 
B) hypopolarizing; hyperpolarizing 
C) hyperpolarizing; depolarizing 
D) depolarizing; depolarizing

Personality is most likely a trait.

Beau's mother and father each carry a dominant gene for brown eyes and a recessive gene for blue eyes.The probability that Beau's eyes are blue is

The Smith children, although genetically related, all show slight variations in the color of their hair. These variations are most likely the result of

Which of the following is mostly likely to involve the somatic nervous system?

The fertilized egg is known as the

The amygdala plays an important role in , whereas the hippocampus plays an important role in .

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place, he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his .As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions, he calmed down.This response was due to the .

This brain structure is associated with the formation of memories.

Terry, a split-brain patient, is shown two pictures simultaneously: the right side of her visual field is presented with a pencil, and the left side of her visual field is presented with a pen.When Terry is asked what she saw, she will say "pencil." Why?

A genotype is , whereas a phenotype is .

In the studies that deprived animals of early visual input, why did the visual cortex fail to develop?

The complexity and organization of which brain area in humans is believed to be responsible for what distinguishes humans from other animals?

Movement of the action potential occurs

A myelin sheath is like the

Jonas has experienced a relatively severe right hemisphere stroke.As a result, he is unable to feel anything on the left side of his body and has been diagnosed with hemineglect.The location of the stroke is most likely within the lobe.

In considering the relative contributions of genes and environment, most scientists would agree that

If your house was "selectively permeable" like a neuron, which of the following situations would be most likely?

What is the term for the neurons on the sending side of a synapse?

Cell division refers to which of the following processes?

Excitatory signals are , whereas inhibitory signals are .

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Personality is most likely a trait.

Beau's mother and father each carry a dominant gene for brown eyes and a recessive gene for blue eyes.The probability that Beau's eyes are blue is

The Smith children, although genetically related, all show slight variations in the color of their hair. These variations are most likely the result of

Which of the following is mostly likely to involve the somatic nervous system?

The fertilized egg is known as the

The amygdala plays an important role in , whereas the hippocampus plays an important role in .

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place, he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his .As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions, he calmed down.This response was due to the .

This brain structure is associated with the formation of memories.

Terry, a split-brain patient, is shown two pictures simultaneously: the right side of her visual field is presented with a pencil, and the left side of her visual field is presented with a pen.When Terry is asked what she saw, she will say "pencil." Why?

A genotype is , whereas a phenotype is .

In the studies that deprived animals of early visual input, why did the visual cortex fail to develop?

The complexity and organization of which brain area in humans is believed to be responsible for what distinguishes humans from other animals?

Movement of the action potential occurs

A myelin sheath is like the

Jonas has experienced a relatively severe right hemisphere stroke.As a result, he is unable to feel anything on the left side of his body and has been diagnosed with hemineglect.The location of the stroke is most likely within the lobe.

In considering the relative contributions of genes and environment, most scientists would agree that

If your house was "selectively permeable" like a neuron, which of the following situations would be most likely?

What is the term for the neurons on the sending side of a synapse?

Cell division refers to which of the following processes?

Excitatory signals are , whereas inhibitory signals are .

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Wellbeing

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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