Question 1

Adoption studies of intelligence suggest that:

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic factors are the sole determinant of intelligence 
B) Family environment more strongly determines intelligence than genetics 
C) Both genetics and environment contribute to intelligence 
D) It is possible to rule out confounding factors and make reliable conclusions 
A) Genetic factors are the sole determinant of intelligence 
B) Family environment more strongly determines intelligence than genetics 
C) Both genetics and environment contribute to intelligence 
D) It is possible to rule out confounding factors and make reliable conclusions

Question 2

Theories:

Accepted Answer

A) Allow scientists to integrate and interpret diverse observations 
B) Generate hypotheses that guide further research 
C) Need to be revised when new data are available 
D) All of the above 
A) Allow scientists to integrate and interpret diverse observations 
B) Generate hypotheses that guide further research 
C) Need to be revised when new data are available 
D) All of the above

Question 3

Is animal research "worth it"? Justify your answer with non-emotional arguments.

Accepted Answer

Animal research has been instrumental in

Question 4

Dr.Schaffer is interested in studying the link between social activities and grades in school.Students in his classes are all required to complete survey forms related to this research.If a survey form is not completed by the end of the semester a student's grade is reduced by 10 points but the students were not told of this contingency.In this case,it could be argued that Dr.Schaffer's research violates the ethical principle of:

Accepted Answer

A) Deception 
B) Informed consent 
C) Coercion 
D) Full disclosure 
A) Deception 
B) Informed consent 
C) Coercion 
D) Full disclosure

Question 5

Which chemical or method can be used to stain the cell bodies of neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) 2-DG 
B) Naloxone 
C) Nissl stain 
D) Fluorogold 
A) 2-DG 
B) Naloxone 
C) Nissl stain 
D) Fluorogold

Question 6

It is possible to see a vesicle inside a neuron with the light microscope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In correlational studies:

Accepted Answer

A) The researcher has control over the independent variables. 
B) Results determine whether one variable causes another. 
C) Scientists determine whether variables are related to one another. 
D) If dependent variables cause independent variables to change,we can draw conclusions about cause and effect. 
A) The researcher has control over the independent variables. 
B) Results determine whether one variable causes another. 
C) Scientists determine whether variables are related to one another. 
D) If dependent variables cause independent variables to change,we can draw conclusions about cause and effect.

Question 8

A(n)___ is used to determine where an implanted electrode is to be placed in a brain in 3-dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotaxic atlas 
B) stereotaxic apparatus 
C) stereotaxic electrode apparatus 
D) stereotaxic microscope 
A) stereotaxic atlas 
B) stereotaxic apparatus 
C) stereotaxic electrode apparatus 
D) stereotaxic microscope

Question 9

According to the author of your text,the two cardinal sins of research are:

Accepted Answer

A) Deception and fabrication 
B) Deception and plagiarism 
C) Fabrication and plagiarism 
D) Lack of informed consent and deception 
A) Deception and fabrication 
B) Deception and plagiarism 
C) Fabrication and plagiarism 
D) Lack of informed consent and deception

Question 10

Identify three approaches that are used to identify whether a trait or disorder has a genetic component.In your opinion,which approach is the most effective for sorting out the contributions of nature vs.nurture,and why?

Accepted Answer

The three approaches that are commonly u

Question 11

The electroencephalogram or EEG was first recorded in 1929 and has been used in diagnosis of ___ and basic research into ___.

Accepted Answer

A) epilepsy,schizophrenia and depression 
B) brain tumors,multiple sclerosis 
C) epilepsy and brain tumors,sleep and learning 
D) schizophrenia,sleep 
A) epilepsy,schizophrenia and depression 
B) brain tumors,multiple sclerosis 
C) epilepsy and brain tumors,sleep and learning 
D) schizophrenia,sleep

Question 12

Cooling the brain can be used to create a reversible lesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If you "fudge" some of your data to make them come out as expected,you are committing:

Accepted Answer

A) Fabrication 
B) Deceptive manipulation of results 
C) Plagiarism 
D) Intentional deception 
A) Fabrication 
B) Deceptive manipulation of results 
C) Plagiarism 
D) Intentional deception

Question 14

Golgi stain will be taken up by only about ___ of neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) less than 1% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) less than 1%

Question 15

Animal rights activists argue that researchers who study animals as subjects use a rationale similar to racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What procedure can be used for collection of brain fluids for analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Electrical stimulation 
B) Chemical stimulation 
C) Microdialysis 
D) Microelectrodes 
A) Electrical stimulation 
B) Chemical stimulation 
C) Microdialysis 
D) Microelectrodes

Question 17

Which of the following techniques would not be used by scientists to determine whether a disorder or trait might have a biological basis?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic engineering 
B) Adoption studies 
C) Family studies 
D) Twin studies 
A) Genetic engineering 
B) Adoption studies 
C) Family studies 
D) Twin studies

Question 18

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage or limitation associated with correlational research is:

Accepted Answer

A) The inability to look at important variables such as maturational effects on behavior 
B) Its insensitivity to ethical concerns 
C) The inability to control events and isolate cause and effect relations 
D) The fact these methods usually focus attention too narrowly on a single variable 
A) The inability to look at important variables such as maturational effects on behavior 
B) Its insensitivity to ethical concerns 
C) The inability to control events and isolate cause and effect relations 
D) The fact these methods usually focus attention too narrowly on a single variable

Question 19

A transgenic mouse is one with:

Accepted Answer

A) A gene subtraction 
B) A foreign gene insertion 
C) A benign mutation 
D) Cloned siblings 
A) A gene subtraction 
B) A foreign gene insertion 
C) A benign mutation 
D) Cloned siblings

Question 20

The concordance rates for schizophrenia in identical twins are about three times that of fraternal twins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Adoption studies of intelligence suggest that:

Theories:

Is animal research "worth it"? Justify your answer with non-emotional arguments.

Which chemical or method can be used to stain the cell bodies of neurons?

It is possible to see a vesicle inside a neuron with the light microscope.

In correlational studies:

A(n)___ is used to determine where an implanted electrode is to be placed in a brain in 3-dimensions.

According to the author of your text,the two cardinal sins of research are:

Identify three approaches that are used to identify whether a trait or disorder has a genetic component.In your opinion,which approach is the most effective for sorting out the contributions of nature vs.nurture,and why?

The electroencephalogram or EEG was first recorded in 1929 and has been used in diagnosis of _ and basic research into _.

Cooling the brain can be used to create a reversible lesion.

If you "fudge" some of your data to make them come out as expected,you are committing:

Golgi stain will be taken up by only about ___ of neurons.

Animal rights activists argue that researchers who study animals as subjects use a rationale similar to racism.

What procedure can be used for collection of brain fluids for analysis?

Which of the following techniques would not be used by scientists to determine whether a disorder or trait might have a biological basis?

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage or limitation associated with correlational research is:

A transgenic mouse is one with:

The concordance rates for schizophrenia in identical twins are about three times that of fraternal twins.

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research

Adoption studies of intelligence suggest that:

Theories:

Is animal research "worth it"? Justify your answer with non-emotional arguments.

Which chemical or method can be used to stain the cell bodies of neurons?

It is possible to see a vesicle inside a neuron with the light microscope.

In correlational studies:

A(n)___ is used to determine where an implanted electrode is to be placed in a brain in 3-dimensions.

According to the author of your text,the two cardinal sins of research are:

Identify three approaches that are used to identify whether a trait or disorder has a genetic component.In your opinion,which approach is the most effective for sorting out the contributions of nature vs.nurture,and why?

The electroencephalogram or EEG was first recorded in 1929 and has been used in diagnosis of ___ and basic research into ___.

Cooling the brain can be used to create a reversible lesion.

If you "fudge" some of your data to make them come out as expected,you are committing:

Golgi stain will be taken up by only about ___ of neurons.

Animal rights activists argue that researchers who study animals as subjects use a rationale similar to racism.

What procedure can be used for collection of brain fluids for analysis?

Which of the following techniques would not be used by scientists to determine whether a disorder or trait might have a biological basis?

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage or limitation associated with correlational research is:

A transgenic mouse is one with:

The concordance rates for schizophrenia in identical twins are about three times that of fraternal twins.

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

Filters

The electroencephalogram or EEG was first recorded in 1929 and has been used in diagnosis of _ and basic research into _.