Question 1

All of the following are advantages of fMRI except:

Accepted Answer

A) The machines are relatively inexpensive. 
B) It has good spatial resolution. 
C) It does not require the use of radiation. 
D) It can take measures of the brain at various points in time. 
A) The machines are relatively inexpensive. 
B) It has good spatial resolution. 
C) It does not require the use of radiation. 
D) It can take measures of the brain at various points in time.

Question 2

Some researchers generally assume if a procedure is psychologically or physically risky,it is more ethical to do such research on animals than on humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ___ is a device used to implant an electrode into the brain.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Deception has been accepted as a necessary part of almost any experiment involving human subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Experiments in which a defined part of an animal's brain is removed and the animal's behavior is observed subsequent to recovery would be termed:

Accepted Answer

A) Ablation 
B) Lesioning 
C) Aspiration 
D) a or c but not b 
A) Ablation 
B) Lesioning 
C) Aspiration 
D) a or c but not b

Question 6

Most researchers violate the informed consent principle in order to prevent research participants from guessing the hypothesis of their study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a neurotransmitter were to be given a radioactive tag,a PET scan could determine
___)

Accepted Answer

A) whether there is activity in the area where the neurotransmitter is found 
B) the location of receptors for the neurotransmitter 
C) the number of receptors for the neurotransmitter 
D) All of the above 
A) whether there is activity in the area where the neurotransmitter is found 
B) the location of receptors for the neurotransmitter 
C) the number of receptors for the neurotransmitter 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Single-unit recording requires:

Accepted Answer

A) A cannula 
B) A microelectrode 
C) An array of electrodes 
D) None of the above 
A) A cannula 
B) A microelectrode 
C) An array of electrodes 
D) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is not an advantage of the EEG procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not invasive,hence safe. 
B) It is relatively inexpensive to use. 
C) It has good spatial resolution. 
D) It is able to track brain wave changes over time,such as during sleep. 
A) It is not invasive,hence safe. 
B) It is relatively inexpensive to use. 
C) It has good spatial resolution. 
D) It is able to track brain wave changes over time,such as during sleep.

Question 10

Recent research on emotionality produced a mouse with a nonfunctional gene for normal fear behavior.This mouse exhibits behavioral indications of being relatively fearless and is a typical example of ___ research.

Accepted Answer

A) knockout gene 
B) antisense RNA 
C) antisense DNA 
D) gene transfer 
A) knockout gene 
B) antisense RNA 
C) antisense DNA 
D) gene transfer

Question 11

Explain why science is considered to be "tentative" and not merely a collection of facts.

Accepted Answer

Science is considered to be "tentative"

Question 12

The story of Phineas Gage would be considered a case study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following would produce a temporary lesion?

Accepted Answer

A) A short acting neurotoxin 
B) Cooling the tissue 
C) Heating the tissue 
D) Aspiration 
A) A short acting neurotoxin 
B) Cooling the tissue 
C) Heating the tissue 
D) Aspiration

Question 14

EEGs have been used to diagnose epilepsy and study sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Evoked potentials are a very invasive technology for studying the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss how correlational research is conducted compared to an experiment.Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.

Accepted Answer

Correlational research is conducted by m

Question 17

Compare and contrast genetic engineering with gene therapy.Include any known or suspected research abuses or concerns.

Accepted Answer

Genetic engineering and gene therapy are

Question 18

What substance is often used during autoradiograhy?

Accepted Answer

A) 2-DG 
B) Golgi substance 
C) Cryptochrome 
D) Messenger RNA 
A) 2-DG 
B) Golgi substance 
C) Cryptochrome 
D) Messenger RNA

Question 19

Because adoption studies cannot completely control for the influence of the prenatal or early postnatal environment,animal researchers have tried to get around this problem by using the technique of:

Accepted Answer

A) In vitro fertilization 
B) In vivo fertilization 
C) Embryo donation 
D) Cross-fostering 
A) In vitro fertilization 
B) In vivo fertilization 
C) Embryo donation 
D) Cross-fostering

Question 20

Heritability is the percentage of variation in a given characteristic that can be attributed to genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are advantages of fMRI except:

Some researchers generally assume if a procedure is psychologically or physically risky,it is more ethical to do such research on animals than on humans.

The ___ is a device used to implant an electrode into the brain.

Deception has been accepted as a necessary part of almost any experiment involving human subjects.

Experiments in which a defined part of an animal's brain is removed and the animal's behavior is observed subsequent to recovery would be termed:

Most researchers violate the informed consent principle in order to prevent research participants from guessing the hypothesis of their study.

If a neurotransmitter were to be given a radioactive tag,a PET scan could determine ___)

Single-unit recording requires:

Which of the following is not an advantage of the EEG procedure?

Recent research on emotionality produced a mouse with a nonfunctional gene for normal fear behavior.This mouse exhibits behavioral indications of being relatively fearless and is a typical example of ___ research.

Explain why science is considered to be "tentative" and not merely a collection of facts.

The story of Phineas Gage would be considered a case study.

Which of the following would produce a temporary lesion?

EEGs have been used to diagnose epilepsy and study sleep.

Evoked potentials are a very invasive technology for studying the brain.

Discuss how correlational research is conducted compared to an experiment.Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.

Compare and contrast genetic engineering with gene therapy.Include any known or suspected research abuses or concerns.

What substance is often used during autoradiograhy?

Because adoption studies cannot completely control for the influence of the prenatal or early postnatal environment,animal researchers have tried to get around this problem by using the technique of:

Heritability is the percentage of variation in a given characteristic that can be attributed to genetics.

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

All of the following are advantages of fMRI except:

Some researchers generally assume if a procedure is psychologically or physically risky,it is more ethical to do such research on animals than on humans.

The ___ is a device used to implant an electrode into the brain.

Deception has been accepted as a necessary part of almost any experiment involving human subjects.

Experiments in which a defined part of an animal's brain is removed and the animal's behavior is observed subsequent to recovery would be termed:

Most researchers violate the informed consent principle in order to prevent research participants from guessing the hypothesis of their study.

If a neurotransmitter were to be given a radioactive tag,a PET scan could determine ___)

Single-unit recording requires:

Which of the following is not an advantage of the EEG procedure?

Recent research on emotionality produced a mouse with a nonfunctional gene for normal fear behavior.This mouse exhibits behavioral indications of being relatively fearless and is a typical example of ___ research.

Explain why science is considered to be "tentative" and not merely a collection of facts.

The story of Phineas Gage would be considered a case study.

Which of the following would produce a temporary lesion?

EEGs have been used to diagnose epilepsy and study sleep.

Evoked potentials are a very invasive technology for studying the brain.

Discuss how correlational research is conducted compared to an experiment.Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.

Compare and contrast genetic engineering with gene therapy.Include any known or suspected research abuses or concerns.

What substance is often used during autoradiograhy?

Because adoption studies cannot completely control for the influence of the prenatal or early postnatal environment,animal researchers have tried to get around this problem by using the technique of:

Heritability is the percentage of variation in a given characteristic that can be attributed to genetics.

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