Question 1

We are born with all the brain cells we will ever have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The amygdala is to emotion as the hippocampus is to:

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving. 
B) motivation. 
C) arousal. 
D) memory. 
A) problem solving. 
B) motivation. 
C) arousal. 
D) memory.

Question 3

Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. For each division, provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active. Describe the effects of the activity of each division on several bodily processes.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain the following

Question 4

Which limbic system structure is correctly matched with the potential effects of damage to that structure?

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala - unusual emotional or aggressive behavior 
B) hippocampus - difficulties in learning and memory 
C) hypothalamus - poor regulation of hunger and eating 
D) All of these structures are correctly matched. 
A) amygdala - unusual emotional or aggressive behavior 
B) hippocampus - difficulties in learning and memory 
C) hypothalamus - poor regulation of hunger and eating 
D) All of these structures are correctly matched.

Question 5

Which function is correctly matched with its corresponding limbic system structure?

Accepted Answer

A) sensation - amygdala 
B) emotion - hippocampus 
C) motivation - hypothalamus 
D) memory - thalamus 
A) sensation - amygdala 
B) emotion - hippocampus 
C) motivation - hypothalamus 
D) memory - thalamus

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells?

Accepted Answer

A) They defend the brain against infection. 
B) They conduct action potentials. 
C) They create the myelin that insulates axons. 
D) All of these are functions of glial cells. 
A) They defend the brain against infection. 
B) They conduct action potentials. 
C) They create the myelin that insulates axons. 
D) All of these are functions of glial cells.

Question 7

Threshold potential is to action potential as -70 mV is to -55 mV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Abbie is right-handed. There is a 25% chance that language is right-lateralized in her brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After the split-brain procedure, Sperry and Gazzaniga's patients:

Accepted Answer

A) were less expressive emotionally. 
B) demonstrated personality changes. 
C) experienced fewer seizures. 
D) showed moderate cognitive deficits. 
A) were less expressive emotionally. 
B) demonstrated personality changes. 
C) experienced fewer seizures. 
D) showed moderate cognitive deficits.

Question 10

When a stroke damages a portion of Mrs. Schexnayder's auditory cortex, it destroys cells in the temporal lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Draw a typical neuron, labeling its major parts accurately. In several sentences, briefly identify the functions of the parts labeled on your diagram.

Accepted Answer

The drawing should contain: (a) dendrite

Question 12

The text states that brain scans reveal that when visually impaired people learn Braille early in life, brain areas specialized for vision become active, suggesting that they become involved in processing touch sensations. In studies supporting this conclusion, brain activity is a(n) _____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A) control 
B) dependent 
C) experimental 
D) individual 
A) control 
B) dependent 
C) experimental 
D) individual

Question 13

Which sequence accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite > axon > cell body 
B) dendrite > cell body > axon 
C) axon > cell body > dendrite 
D) axon > dendrite > cell body 
A) dendrite > axon > cell body 
B) dendrite > cell body > axon 
C) axon > cell body > dendrite 
D) axon > dendrite > cell body

Question 14

The pons serves to:

Accepted Answer

A) regulate arousal. 
B) relay sensory information. 
C) coordinate movement. 
D) consolidate memories. 
A) regulate arousal. 
B) relay sensory information. 
C) coordinate movement. 
D) consolidate memories.

Question 15

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by a bundle of fibers called the:

Accepted Answer

A) corpus callosum. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) central sulcus. 
D) information superhighway. 
A) corpus callosum. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) central sulcus. 
D) information superhighway.

Question 16

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between neuroplasticity and neurogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Neurogenesis is an example of neuroplasticity. 
B) Neuroplasticity is an example of neurogenesis. 
C) Neurogenesis is the same process as neuroplasticity. 
D) Neuroplasticity is unrelated to neurogenesis. 
A) Neurogenesis is an example of neuroplasticity. 
B) Neuroplasticity is an example of neurogenesis. 
C) Neurogenesis is the same process as neuroplasticity. 
D) Neuroplasticity is unrelated to neurogenesis.

Question 17

The reflex arc is a component of the _____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) somatic 
B) autonomic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) sympathetic 
A) somatic 
B) autonomic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) sympathetic

Question 18

The electrical potential created by the difference in charge between the inside and outside of a neuron is called the neuron's _____ potential.

Accepted Answer

A) action 
B) threshold 
C) resting 
D) electrostatic 
A) action 
B) threshold 
C) resting 
D) electrostatic

Question 19

Receiving is to sending as axons are to dendrites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hypothalamus is located immediately _____ the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) below 
B) above 
C) in front of 
D) behind 
A) below 
B) above 
C) in front of 
D) behind

We are born with all the brain cells we will ever have.

The amygdala is to emotion as the hippocampus is to:

Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. For each division, provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active. Describe the effects of the activity of each division on several bodily processes.

Which limbic system structure is correctly matched with the potential effects of damage to that structure?

Which function is correctly matched with its corresponding limbic system structure?

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells?

Threshold potential is to action potential as -70 mV is to -55 mV.

Abbie is right-handed. There is a 25% chance that language is right-lateralized in her brain.

After the split-brain procedure, Sperry and Gazzaniga's patients:

When a stroke damages a portion of Mrs. Schexnayder's auditory cortex, it destroys cells in the temporal lobe.

Draw a typical neuron, labeling its major parts accurately. In several sentences, briefly identify the functions of the parts labeled on your diagram.

The text states that brain scans reveal that when visually impaired people learn Braille early in life, brain areas specialized for vision become active, suggesting that they become involved in processing touch sensations. In studies supporting this conclusion, brain activity is a(n) _____ variable.

Which sequence accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?

The pons serves to:

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by a bundle of fibers called the:

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between neuroplasticity and neurogenesis?

The reflex arc is a component of the _____ nervous system.

The electrical potential created by the difference in charge between the inside and outside of a neuron is called the neuron's _____ potential.

Receiving is to sending as axons are to dendrites.

The hypothalamus is located immediately _____ the thalamus.

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We are born with all the brain cells we will ever have.

The amygdala is to emotion as the hippocampus is to:

Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. For each division, provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active. Describe the effects of the activity of each division on several bodily processes.

Which limbic system structure is correctly matched with the potential effects of damage to that structure?

Which function is correctly matched with its corresponding limbic system structure?

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells?

Threshold potential is to action potential as -70 mV is to -55 mV.

Abbie is right-handed. There is a 25% chance that language is right-lateralized in her brain.

After the split-brain procedure, Sperry and Gazzaniga's patients:

When a stroke damages a portion of Mrs. Schexnayder's auditory cortex, it destroys cells in the temporal lobe.

Draw a typical neuron, labeling its major parts accurately. In several sentences, briefly identify the functions of the parts labeled on your diagram.

Which sequence accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?

The pons serves to:

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by a bundle of fibers called the:

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between neuroplasticity and neurogenesis?

The reflex arc is a component of the _____ nervous system.

The electrical potential created by the difference in charge between the inside and outside of a neuron is called the neuron's _____ potential.

Receiving is to sending as axons are to dendrites.

The hypothalamus is located immediately _____ the thalamus.

An Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters