Question 1

One of the main differences between natural killer cells and T cells is that natural killer cells ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  attack normal tissue 
B)  attack several kinds of intruders 
C)  are cancer cells 
D)  are more specific in their targets 
A)  attack normal tissue 
B)  attack several kinds of intruders 
C)  are cancer cells 
D)  are more specific in their targets

Question 2

The more important contributions to emotions come from the effects of the autonomic nervous system, not muscle activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Professor Engebretson is working with rats bred to have low serotonin turnover. These rats are expected to have lower levels of aggression than normal rats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Briefly describe the role of the left and right hemispheres contribution to emotions according to Jeffrey Gray.

Accepted Answer

Activity of the left hemisphere, especia

Question 5

The limbic system-the forebrain areas surrounding the thalamus-has been regarded as non-critical for emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recognition of an angry expression is faster when the face is directed ____, and a fearful expression is faster if it is directed ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  toward you; to the side 
B)  to the side; toward you 
C)  toward you; toward you 
D)  to the side; to the side 
A)  toward you; to the side 
B)  to the side; toward you 
C)  toward you; toward you 
D)  to the side; to the side

Question 7

Which effect is likely to result from damage to the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of a startle response 
B)  A normal startle response, but an absence of learned fears 
C)  An enhanced startle response and an enhanced response to learned fears 
D)  A fear response to any novel stimulus 
A)  Lack of a startle response 
B)  A normal startle response, but an absence of learned fears 
C)  An enhanced startle response and an enhanced response to learned fears 
D)  A fear response to any novel stimulus

Question 8

What area of the brain seems to be a key area for learned fears?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occipital cortex 
B)  Somatosensory cortex 
C)  Corpus callosum 
D)  Amygdala 
A)  Occipital cortex 
B)  Somatosensory cortex 
C)  Corpus callosum 
D)  Amygdala

Question 9

Leukocytes identify intruder cells by their ____

Accepted Answer

A)  shape 
B)  chromosomal pattern 
C)  rate of cell division 
D)  surface proteins 
A)  shape 
B)  chromosomal pattern 
C)  rate of cell division 
D)  surface proteins

Question 10

Chemicals released by the immune system that attack infections and communicate with the brain to elicit anti-illness behaviors are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages 
B)  cytotoxic cells 
C)  cytokines 
D)  natural killer cells 
A)  macrophages 
B)  cytotoxic cells 
C)  cytokines 
D)  natural killer cells

Question 11

Describe the role of reappraisal as a coping mechanism.

Accepted Answer

An effective way to cope is reappraisal-

Question 12

The behavioral inhibition system is associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low to moderate arousal, tendency to approach new objects, and pleasant mood 
B)  maximum arousal, increased fear, and negative mood 
C)  lack of arousal, decreased action, and pleasant mood 
D)  increased attention and arousal, decreased action, and fear or disgust 
A)  low to moderate arousal, tendency to approach new objects, and pleasant mood 
B)  maximum arousal, increased fear, and negative mood 
C)  lack of arousal, decreased action, and pleasant mood 
D)  increased attention and arousal, decreased action, and fear or disgust

Question 13

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the ____ nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the ____ nervous system (which calms the body).

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic; sympathetic 
C)  somatic; craniosacral 
D)  craniosacral; somatic 
A)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic; sympathetic 
C)  somatic; craniosacral 
D)  craniosacral; somatic

Question 14

Mika has pure autonomic failure. Explain what would happen when she was in a stressful situation.

Accepted Answer

As a result of the pure autonomic failur

Question 15

Across studies involving amygdala damage, the general conclusion seems to be that the amygdala is important for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing attention on emotional stimuli 
B)  only the expression of emotion 
C)  only the interpretation of emotion 
D)  the normal startle response 
A)  focusing attention on emotional stimuli 
B)  only the expression of emotion 
C)  only the interpretation of emotion 
D)  the normal startle response

Question 16

A research study linked different genes for the enzyme MAOA to the probability of antisocial behavior. The effect of the gene varied from small to great, depending on what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the person lived in a large or small town 
B)  Whether the person lived alone or with others 
C)  Whether the person was maltreated during childhood 
D)  Whether the person's diet was high or low in fats and carbohydrates 
A)  Whether the person lived in a large or small town 
B)  Whether the person lived alone or with others 
C)  Whether the person was maltreated during childhood 
D)  Whether the person's diet was high or low in fats and carbohydrates

Question 17

The concentration of 5-HIAA in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or urine provides an estimate of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin stores 
B)  serotonin turnover 
C)  dopamine stores 
D)  dopamine turnover 
A)  serotonin stores 
B)  serotonin turnover 
C)  dopamine stores 
D)  dopamine turnover

Question 18

Psychologists typically define emotion in terms of the following components: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  actions, cognitions, emotions, and heart rate changes 
B)  feelings, actions, emotions, and heart rate changes 
C)  cognitions, actions, emotions, and physiological changes 
D)  cognitions, feelings, actions, and physiological changes 
A)  actions, cognitions, emotions, and heart rate changes 
B)  feelings, actions, emotions, and heart rate changes 
C)  cognitions, actions, emotions, and physiological changes 
D)  cognitions, feelings, actions, and physiological changes

Question 19

The area that is activated by feeling disgusted is the same area of the brain responsible for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sight 
B)  smell 
C)  taste 
D)  hearing 
A)  sight 
B)  smell 
C)  taste 
D)  hearing

Question 20

Dr. Olney works with mice in her lab. She has seen that the _____ mice are more aggressive likely because their ____ activity levels are lower.

Accepted Answer

A)  older; serotonin 
B)  juvenile; serotonin 
C)  older; testosterone 
D)  juvenile; testosterone 
A)  older; serotonin 
B)  juvenile; serotonin 
C)  older; testosterone 
D)  juvenile; testosterone

One of the main differences between natural killer cells and T cells is that natural killer cells ____.

The more important contributions to emotions come from the effects of the autonomic nervous system, not muscle activity.

Professor Engebretson is working with rats bred to have low serotonin turnover. These rats are expected to have lower levels of aggression than normal rats.

Briefly describe the role of the left and right hemispheres contribution to emotions according to Jeffrey Gray.

The limbic system-the forebrain areas surrounding the thalamus-has been regarded as non-critical for emotion.

Recognition of an angry expression is faster when the face is directed , and a fearful expression is faster if it is directed .

Which effect is likely to result from damage to the amygdala?

What area of the brain seems to be a key area for learned fears?

Leukocytes identify intruder cells by their ____

Chemicals released by the immune system that attack infections and communicate with the brain to elicit anti-illness behaviors are ____.

Describe the role of reappraisal as a coping mechanism.

The behavioral inhibition system is associated with ____.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the nervous system (which calms the body).

Mika has pure autonomic failure. Explain what would happen when she was in a stressful situation.

Across studies involving amygdala damage, the general conclusion seems to be that the amygdala is important for ____.

A research study linked different genes for the enzyme MAOA to the probability of antisocial behavior. The effect of the gene varied from small to great, depending on what?

The concentration of 5-HIAA in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or urine provides an estimate of ____.

Psychologists typically define emotion in terms of the following components: ____.

The area that is activated by feeling disgusted is the same area of the brain responsible for ____.

Dr. Olney works with mice in her lab. She has seen that the _ mice are more aggressive likely because their activity levels are lower.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 11: Emotional Behaviors

One of the main differences between natural killer cells and T cells is that natural killer cells ____.

The more important contributions to emotions come from the effects of the autonomic nervous system, not muscle activity.

Professor Engebretson is working with rats bred to have low serotonin turnover. These rats are expected to have lower levels of aggression than normal rats.

Briefly describe the role of the left and right hemispheres contribution to emotions according to Jeffrey Gray.

The limbic system-the forebrain areas surrounding the thalamus-has been regarded as non-critical for emotion.

Recognition of an angry expression is faster when the face is directed ____, and a fearful expression is faster if it is directed ____.

Which effect is likely to result from damage to the amygdala?

What area of the brain seems to be a key area for learned fears?

Leukocytes identify intruder cells by their ____

Chemicals released by the immune system that attack infections and communicate with the brain to elicit anti-illness behaviors are ____.

Describe the role of reappraisal as a coping mechanism.

The behavioral inhibition system is associated with ____.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the ____ nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the ____ nervous system (which calms the body).

Mika has pure autonomic failure. Explain what would happen when she was in a stressful situation.

Across studies involving amygdala damage, the general conclusion seems to be that the amygdala is important for ____.

A research study linked different genes for the enzyme MAOA to the probability of antisocial behavior. The effect of the gene varied from small to great, depending on what?

The concentration of 5-HIAA in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or urine provides an estimate of ____.

Psychologists typically define emotion in terms of the following components: ____.

The area that is activated by feeling disgusted is the same area of the brain responsible for ____.

Dr. Olney works with mice in her lab. She has seen that the _____ mice are more aggressive likely because their ____ activity levels are lower.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Recognition of an angry expression is faster when the face is directed , and a fearful expression is faster if it is directed .

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the nervous system (which calms the body).

Dr. Olney works with mice in her lab. She has seen that the _ mice are more aggressive likely because their activity levels are lower.