Question 1

Instead of seeking a doctor's care, Hoyt seeks to reduce his anxiety with alcohol since alcohol also binds to the GABA receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Activity in the left hemisphere is associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased emotional experiences 
B)  fear, but not other emotions 
C)  behavioral activation 
D)  behavioral inhibition 
A)  decreased emotional experiences 
B)  fear, but not other emotions 
C)  behavioral activation 
D)  behavioral inhibition

Question 3

An experimental drug, Ro15-4513, has been shown to block the behavioral effects of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclics 
B)  amphetamines 
C)  alcohol 
D)  endozepines 
A)  tricyclics 
B)  amphetamines 
C)  alcohol 
D)  endozepines

Question 4

The group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion comprise the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pyramidal system 
B)  sympathetic nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  limbic system 
A)  pyramidal system 
B)  sympathetic nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  limbic system

Question 5

Proteins that circulate in the blood, specifically attaching to one kind of antigen are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages 
B)  B cells 
C)  T cells 
D)  antibodies 
A)  macrophages 
B)  B cells 
C)  T cells 
D)  antibodies

Question 6

Which type of leukocyte attaches to an intruder and produces a specific antibody to attack the intruder's antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macrophage 
B)  B cell 
C)  T cell 
D)  A cell 
A)  Macrophage 
B)  B cell 
C)  T cell 
D)  A cell

Question 7

The term "serotonin turnover" refers to the amount of serotonin that is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  released at synapses and resynthesized 
B)  currently present in the brain 
C)  radioactively labeled 
D)  converted into another transmitter 
A)  released at synapses and resynthesized 
B)  currently present in the brain 
C)  radioactively labeled 
D)  converted into another transmitter

Question 8

After being frightened by a loud noise, Cira experienced activation of her ______ as her body prepared for an emergency.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous system 
B)  craniosacral nervous system 
C)  sympathetic nervous system 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system 
A)  somatic nervous system 
B)  craniosacral nervous system 
C)  sympathetic nervous system 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system

Question 9

Dwayne sometimes experiences periods of stress. As a result, the stress ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is harmful to his amygdala 
B)  boosts the activity of his immune system 
C)  prevents his immune system from working 
D)  results in an overactive parasympathetic system 
A)  is harmful to his amygdala 
B)  boosts the activity of his immune system 
C)  prevents his immune system from working 
D)  results in an overactive parasympathetic system

Question 10

Stephan is experiencing a lot of stress. His adrenal gland is likely releasing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  ACTH 
C)  dopamine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  cortisol 
B)  ACTH 
C)  dopamine 
D)  serotonin

Question 11

Output from the amygdala to the ____ modifies approach and avoidance responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  brain stem 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  prefrontal cortex 
D)  basolateral nuclei 
A)  brain stem 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  prefrontal cortex 
D)  basolateral nuclei

Question 12

Briefly describe how benzodiazepines work in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines bind to the GABAA recept

Question 13

Leonore has pure autonomic failure. As such, she _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not experience emotions 
B)  is paralyzed 
C)  is always fearful 
D)  does not experience much intensity of emotion 
A)  does not experience emotions 
B)  is paralyzed 
C)  is always fearful 
D)  does not experience much intensity of emotion

Question 14

Which evidence is most detrimental to the James-Lange theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients with pure autonomic failure experience emotions. 
B)  Sometimes people have trouble reporting what they are feeling. 
C)  Changes in arousal are reported as changes in emotions. 
D)  Some people feel stronger emotions than others do. 
A)  Patients with pure autonomic failure experience emotions. 
B)  Sometimes people have trouble reporting what they are feeling. 
C)  Changes in arousal are reported as changes in emotions. 
D)  Some people feel stronger emotions than others do.

Question 15

In people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the startle response is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  generally absent 
B)  generally weaker than in other people 
C)  the same as in other people 
D)  generally stronger than in other people 
A)  generally absent 
B)  generally weaker than in other people 
C)  the same as in other people 
D)  generally stronger than in other people

Question 16

The behavioral activation 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 17

Activation of the HPA axis occurs during prolonged stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is able to reinfect cats when the cats ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  come into close contact with other infected cats 
B)  are bitten by scared rats 
C)  eat fearless infected rats 
D)  are bitten by mosquitos carrying the parasite 
A)  come into close contact with other infected cats 
B)  are bitten by scared rats 
C)  eat fearless infected rats 
D)  are bitten by mosquitos carrying the parasite

Question 19

Not all children who are abused become violently aggressive in adolescence or adulthood. Of the following, which has been demonstrated to influence violence by these people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes regulating testosterone receptors 
B)  Genes regulating the suprachiasmatic nucleus 
C)  Genes regulating secretion of aldosterone 
D)  Genes regulating monoamine oxidase 
A)  Genes regulating testosterone receptors 
B)  Genes regulating the suprachiasmatic nucleus 
C)  Genes regulating secretion of aldosterone 
D)  Genes regulating monoamine oxidase

Question 20

Which type of leukocyte matures in the bone marrow and produces antibodies to attack specific targets?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  Y cells 
C)  T cells 
D)  Natural killer cells 
A)  B cells 
B)  Y cells 
C)  T cells 
D)  Natural killer cells

Instead of seeking a doctor's care, Hoyt seeks to reduce his anxiety with alcohol since alcohol also binds to the GABA receptor.

Activity in the left hemisphere is associated with ____.

An experimental drug, Ro15-4513, has been shown to block the behavioral effects of ____.

The group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion comprise the ____.

Proteins that circulate in the blood, specifically attaching to one kind of antigen are ____.

Which type of leukocyte attaches to an intruder and produces a specific antibody to attack the intruder's antigen?

The term "serotonin turnover" refers to the amount of serotonin that is ____.

After being frightened by a loud noise, Cira experienced activation of her ______ as her body prepared for an emergency.

Dwayne sometimes experiences periods of stress. As a result, the stress ______.

Stephan is experiencing a lot of stress. His adrenal gland is likely releasing _____.

Output from the amygdala to the ____ modifies approach and avoidance responses.

Briefly describe how benzodiazepines work in the brain.

Leonore has pure autonomic failure. As such, she _____.

Which evidence is most detrimental to the James-Lange theory?

In people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the startle response is ____.

The behavioral activation system is associated with ____.

Activation of the HPA axis occurs during prolonged stress.

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is able to reinfect cats when the cats ____.

Not all children who are abused become violently aggressive in adolescence or adulthood. Of the following, which has been demonstrated to influence violence by these people?

Which type of leukocyte matures in the bone marrow and produces antibodies to attack specific targets?

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Exam 11: Emotional Behaviors

Instead of seeking a doctor's care, Hoyt seeks to reduce his anxiety with alcohol since alcohol also binds to the GABA receptor.

Activity in the left hemisphere is associated with ____.

An experimental drug, Ro15-4513, has been shown to block the behavioral effects of ____.

The group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion comprise the ____.

Proteins that circulate in the blood, specifically attaching to one kind of antigen are ____.

Which type of leukocyte attaches to an intruder and produces a specific antibody to attack the intruder's antigen?

The term "serotonin turnover" refers to the amount of serotonin that is ____.

After being frightened by a loud noise, Cira experienced activation of her ______ as her body prepared for an emergency.

Dwayne sometimes experiences periods of stress. As a result, the stress ______.

Stephan is experiencing a lot of stress. His adrenal gland is likely releasing _____.

Output from the amygdala to the ____ modifies approach and avoidance responses.

Briefly describe how benzodiazepines work in the brain.

Leonore has pure autonomic failure. As such, she _____.

Which evidence is most detrimental to the James-Lange theory?

In people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the startle response is ____.

The behavioral activation system is associated with ____.

Activation of the HPA axis occurs during prolonged stress.

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is able to reinfect cats when the cats ____.

Not all children who are abused become violently aggressive in adolescence or adulthood. Of the following, which has been demonstrated to influence violence by these people?

Which type of leukocyte matures in the bone marrow and produces antibodies to attack specific targets?

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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