Question 1

Higher tetrahydrocannabinol levels are associated with increased _______ on some simple measures.

Accepted Answer

A) Impulsivity 
B) Anxiety 
C) Risk-aversion 
D) Depression 
A) Impulsivity 
B) Anxiety 
C) Risk-aversion 
D) Depression

Question 2

__________ levels rise with increased stress levels, and can effect decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ levels rise with increased stress levels,...

Question 3

The Ultimatum Game is ruled by external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What do humans TEND to do when faced with the decision of pleasure now, or more pleasure later?

Accepted Answer

A) They bargain" 
B) They chose a smaller amount of pleasure now" 
C) They choose the higher amount of pleasure later" 
D) They waffle back and forth between the two, unable to make a decision" 
A) They bargain" 
B) They chose a smaller amount of pleasure now" 
C) They choose the higher amount of pleasure later" 
D) They waffle back and forth between the two, unable to make a decision"

Question 5

The fact that long alleles for 5HTTLPR are correlated with lower susceptibility to the framing effect also points to genetics factoring into strategy choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the Coke versus Pepsi experiment, participants based their liking on either Coke or Pepesi solely on a blind taste-test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the experiment performed by De Martino, Kumaran, Seymour, & Dolan, participants were given $50 and were asked whether they would gamble on an all-or-nothing bet, or just keep $20 of the $50 they were given. The only difference between two groups was the framing of that question. What was the outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) Those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "keeping $20" chose to bet, whereas those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "losing $30" chose to lose the $30. 
B) Both groups chose to go for the all-or-nothing bet. 
C) Both groups chose to take the sure thing, even though it was framed as a gain for one group and a loss for the other group. 
D) Those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "keeping $20" chose to keep the $20, whereas those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "losing $30" chose to bet. 
A) Those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "keeping $20" chose to bet, whereas those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "losing $30" chose to lose the $30. 
B) Both groups chose to go for the all-or-nothing bet. 
C) Both groups chose to take the sure thing, even though it was framed as a gain for one group and a loss for the other group. 
D) Those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "keeping $20" chose to keep the $20, whereas those who chose between the all-or-nothing bet and "losing $30" chose to bet.

Question 8

What is a defining characteristic of Homo economicus?

Accepted Answer

A) He changes his decisions base on context" 
B) He desires to maximize gains and minimize losses" 
C) He will buy a good expecting to sell it for higher price" 
D) He often gambles for large but unlikely rewards" 
A) He changes his decisions base on context" 
B) He desires to maximize gains and minimize losses" 
C) He will buy a good expecting to sell it for higher price" 
D) He often gambles for large but unlikely rewards"

Question 9

Exteroceptive regions of the brain are involved with conation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Neuroimaging studies on decision making show that the ________ regions of the brain are more active during impulsive decisions with an immediate reward.

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral 
B) Dorsal 
C) Ventral 
D) Medial 
A) Lateral 
B) Dorsal 
C) Ventral 
D) Medial

Question 11

Which brain region is associated with assigning subjective value to punishments and rewards in some animals?

Accepted Answer

A) The amygdala" 
B) The anterior insula" 
C) The orbitofrontal cortex" 
D) The hypothalamus" 
A) The amygdala" 
B) The anterior insula" 
C) The orbitofrontal cortex" 
D) The hypothalamus"

Question 12

Sales and bargains are associated with greater levels of activity in the:

Accepted Answer

A) The lateral cortical areas" 
B) The right insula" 
C) Medial prefrontal cortex" 
D) The supplementary motor area" 
A) The lateral cortical areas" 
B) The right insula" 
C) Medial prefrontal cortex" 
D) The supplementary motor area"

Question 13

Making a choice only after considering the alternatives is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothesis" 
B) Theory" 
C) Decision" 
D) Judgement" 
A) Hypothesis" 
B) Theory" 
C) Decision" 
D) Judgement"

Question 14

When buying an item, the medial prefrontal cortex activity goes up when:

Accepted Answer

A) The item is perceived as very expensive" 
B) The price goes down" 
C) The item is desirable" 
D) The price goes up" 
A) The item is perceived as very expensive" 
B) The price goes down" 
C) The item is desirable" 
D) The price goes up"

Question 15

What does it mean to be risk averse?

Accepted Answer

A) You will make a poor decision in order to avoid loosing money or possessions" 
B) You do not even consider risky options" 
C) You will pay a substantial penalty to avoid risk" 
D) You avoid risks at all costs" 
A) You will make a poor decision in order to avoid loosing money or possessions" 
B) You do not even consider risky options" 
C) You will pay a substantial penalty to avoid risk" 
D) You avoid risks at all costs"

Question 16

What is a relative preference?

Accepted Answer

A) You always choose the most expensive item" 
B) You choose what what looks appealing compared to what others have chosen" 
C) You choose what is easiest to attain" 
D) You choose one option, but then change your mind after exposure to other options" 
A) You always choose the most expensive item" 
B) You choose what what looks appealing compared to what others have chosen" 
C) You choose what is easiest to attain" 
D) You choose one option, but then change your mind after exposure to other options"

Question 17

What are some potential problems in building theories of decision making from studies using primarily college undergraduate students?

Accepted Answer

There are several potential problems in

Question 18

When contextual factors are driving decision making, brain activation tends to be higher in the ________ area of the orbitofrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) Medial" 
B) Ventral" 
C) Lateral" 
D) Distal" 
A) Medial" 
B) Ventral" 
C) Lateral" 
D) Distal"

Question 19

Why do restaurants tend to put very expensive items on the menu?

Accepted Answer

A) The restaurant owners know that a substantial percentage of the population will actually choose the most expensive items because they see themselves are deserving the best 
B) The restaurant owners know that expensive menu items make people believe that the restaurant is exclusive and high quality 
C) Customers compare the less expansive (but still costly)items with the very expensive choices, and are persuaded that their item is not too expensive to order 
D) Customers tend to choose the most expensive items because they want to impress those with whom they are dining 
A) The restaurant owners know that a substantial percentage of the population will actually choose the most expensive items because they see themselves are deserving the best 
B) The restaurant owners know that expensive menu items make people believe that the restaurant is exclusive and high quality 
C) Customers compare the less expansive (but still costly)items with the very expensive choices, and are persuaded that their item is not too expensive to order 
D) Customers tend to choose the most expensive items because they want to impress those with whom they are dining

Question 20

Jeremy Bentham is the philosopher behind the modern concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) Loss aversion" 
B) Utilitarianism" 
C) Prospect theory" 
D) Behavioral economics" 
A) Loss aversion" 
B) Utilitarianism" 
C) Prospect theory" 
D) Behavioral economics"

Higher tetrahydrocannabinol levels are associated with increased _______ on some simple measures.

__________ levels rise with increased stress levels, and can effect decision making.

The Ultimatum Game is ruled by external factors.

What do humans TEND to do when faced with the decision of pleasure now, or more pleasure later?

The fact that long alleles for 5HTTLPR are correlated with lower susceptibility to the framing effect also points to genetics factoring into strategy choices.

In the Coke versus Pepsi experiment, participants based their liking on either Coke or Pepesi solely on a blind taste-test.

What is a defining characteristic of Homo economicus?

Exteroceptive regions of the brain are involved with conation.

Neuroimaging studies on decision making show that the ________ regions of the brain are more active during impulsive decisions with an immediate reward.

Which brain region is associated with assigning subjective value to punishments and rewards in some animals?

Sales and bargains are associated with greater levels of activity in the:

Making a choice only after considering the alternatives is called a:

When buying an item, the medial prefrontal cortex activity goes up when:

What does it mean to be risk averse?

What is a relative preference?

What are some potential problems in building theories of decision making from studies using primarily college undergraduate students?

When contextual factors are driving decision making, brain activation tends to be higher in the ________ area of the orbitofrontal cortex.

Why do restaurants tend to put very expensive items on the menu?

Jeremy Bentham is the philosopher behind the modern concept of:

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Exam 12: Decision Making

Higher tetrahydrocannabinol levels are associated with increased _______ on some simple measures.

__________ levels rise with increased stress levels, and can effect decision making.

The Ultimatum Game is ruled by external factors.

What do humans TEND to do when faced with the decision of pleasure now, or more pleasure later?

The fact that long alleles for 5HTTLPR are correlated with lower susceptibility to the framing effect also points to genetics factoring into strategy choices.

In the Coke versus Pepsi experiment, participants based their liking on either Coke or Pepesi solely on a blind taste-test.

What is a defining characteristic of Homo economicus?

Exteroceptive regions of the brain are involved with conation.

Neuroimaging studies on decision making show that the ________ regions of the brain are more active during impulsive decisions with an immediate reward.

Which brain region is associated with assigning subjective value to punishments and rewards in some animals?

Sales and bargains are associated with greater levels of activity in the:

Making a choice only after considering the alternatives is called a:

When buying an item, the medial prefrontal cortex activity goes up when:

What does it mean to be risk averse?

What is a relative preference?

What are some potential problems in building theories of decision making from studies using primarily college undergraduate students?

When contextual factors are driving decision making, brain activation tends to be higher in the ________ area of the orbitofrontal cortex.

Why do restaurants tend to put very expensive items on the menu?

Jeremy Bentham is the philosopher behind the modern concept of:

Online Practice Questions

The Brain and Nervous System

Neurons and Synapses

Neuroplasticity

Vision

Other Senses

The Motor System

Attention and Consciousness

Memory

Sleep

Language and Lateralization

Emotions

Motivation and Reward

Social Cognition

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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