Question 1

Testosterone levels appear to increase in anticipation of competition for

Accepted Answer

A)  male college athletes only. 
B)  female college athletes only. 
C)  male and female college athletes. 
D)  neither male nor female college athletes. 
A)  male college athletes only. 
B)  female college athletes only. 
C)  male and female college athletes. 
D)  neither male nor female college athletes.

Question 2

Compared with normal male fetuses, female fetuses with CAH are exposed to about _________ amount of androgens.

Accepted Answer

A)  twice the 
B)  half the 
C)  the same 
D)  five times the 
A)  twice the 
B)  half the 
C)  the same 
D)  five times the

Question 3

In addition to the prenatal release of androgens, _____experience a second surge of _____ exposure between the ages of one and three months.

Accepted Answer

A)  males; androgens 
B)  males; anti-Müllerian hormone 
C)  females; anti-Müllerian hormone 
D)  females; androgens 
A)  males; androgens 
B)  males; anti-Müllerian hormone 
C)  females; anti-Müllerian hormone 
D)  females; androgens

Question 4

Female sexual interest is most highly correlated with estrogen levels, whereas male sexual interest is most highly correlated with testosterone levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true for people who have high levels of body symmetry?

Accepted Answer

A)  They experience more opportunities for sexual activity. 
B)  They are viewed as healthier. 
C)  They are viewed as more beautiful. 
D)  They have elevated levels of sex hormones. 
A)  They experience more opportunities for sexual activity. 
B)  They are viewed as healthier. 
C)  They are viewed as more beautiful. 
D)  They have elevated levels of sex hormones.

Question 6

The _____ neurons in male rodents have twice as many synaptic inputs than females, which might affect the animals' responses to stimuli such as the odor of a potential mate

Accepted Answer

A)  preoptic area 
B)  INAH-2 
C)  SNB 
D)  INAH-3 
A)  preoptic area 
B)  INAH-2 
C)  SNB 
D)  INAH-3

Question 7

Male rats have more motor neurons in a structure known as the SNB than do female rats likely because the SNB is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling the muscles of the rat's penis. 
B)  parenting behaviors in male animals. 
C)  the production of sperm. 
D)  the production of testosterone. 
A)  controlling the muscles of the rat's penis. 
B)  parenting behaviors in male animals. 
C)  the production of sperm. 
D)  the production of testosterone.

Question 8

Although Weston is male and, therefore, doesn't have a menstrual cycle, he still needs the hormones LH and FSH. Explain how his body uses these hormones.

Accepted Answer

While Weston is in puberty, FSH and LH w

Question 9

When viewing photographs of people we love, as opposed to those of people we like, areas of our brains associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  reward and social judgment become more active. 
B)  reward and social judgment become less active. 
C)  reward become more active but areas associated with social judgment become less active. 
D)  reward become less active but areas associated with social judgment become more active. 
A)  reward and social judgment become more active. 
B)  reward and social judgment become less active. 
C)  reward become more active but areas associated with social judgment become less active. 
D)  reward become less active but areas associated with social judgment become more active.

Question 10

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between testosterone levels and competency on spatial relations tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is positively correlated with testosterone levels for both men and women. 
B)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is negatively correlated with testosterone levels for both men and women. 
C)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is positively correlated with testosterone levels for men but not for women. 
D)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is positively correlated with testosterone levels for women but not for men. 
A)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is positively correlated with testosterone levels for both men and women. 
B)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is negatively correlated with testosterone levels for both men and women. 
C)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is positively correlated with testosterone levels for men but not for women. 
D)  Competency on spatial relations tasks is positively correlated with testosterone levels for women but not for men.

Question 11

Possible indicators for prenatal exposure to androgens in humans include

Accepted Answer

A)  height. 
B)  sexual frequency. 
C)  otoacoustic emissions and finger length. 
D)  symmetry. 
A)  height. 
B)  sexual frequency. 
C)  otoacoustic emissions and finger length. 
D)  symmetry.

Question 12

Masculine play behavior and toy selection among young girls is correlated with

Accepted Answer

A)  paternal androgen levels. 
B)  maternal androgen levels. 
C)  paternal estradiol levels. 
D)  maternal estradiol levels. 
A)  paternal androgen levels. 
B)  maternal androgen levels. 
C)  paternal estradiol levels. 
D)  maternal estradiol levels.

Question 13

Lutenizing hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  is released only in females. 
B)  is released by both females and males. 
C)  is released only by males. 
D)  plays an important role in the prenatal development of the reproductive system. 
A)  is released only in females. 
B)  is released by both females and males. 
C)  is released only by males. 
D)  plays an important role in the prenatal development of the reproductive system.

Question 14

_____ is associated with mobilization and vigilance, while _____ is associated with immobility without fear.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasopressin; oxytocin 
B)  Oxytocin; vasopressin 
C)  Testosterone; vasopressin 
D)  Oxytocin; testosterone 
A)  Vasopressin; oxytocin 
B)  Oxytocin; vasopressin 
C)  Testosterone; vasopressin 
D)  Oxytocin; testosterone

Question 15

Approximately _____ men in the United States experience some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 million 
B)  10 million 
C)  3 billion 
D)  1 billion 
A)  30 million 
B)  10 million 
C)  3 billion 
D)  1 billion

Question 16

Human beings show

Accepted Answer

A)  no trends toward seasonality in birth rates. 
B)  mild trends toward seasonality in birth rates. 
C)  strong trends toward seasonality in birth rates. 
D)  strong trends toward seasonality in birth rates in countries near the equator, but weak trends toward seasonality in countries located near the poles of the earth. 
A)  no trends toward seasonality in birth rates. 
B)  mild trends toward seasonality in birth rates. 
C)  strong trends toward seasonality in birth rates. 
D)  strong trends toward seasonality in birth rates in countries near the equator, but weak trends toward seasonality in countries located near the poles of the earth.

Question 17

Normal prenatal development of male external genitalia requires the direct action of

Accepted Answer

A)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  anti-Müllerian hormone. 
D)  testis-determining factor. 
A)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  anti-Müllerian hormone. 
D)  testis-determining factor.

Question 18

Molly has been diagnosed with PMDD. What is this and what symptoms would she have? How might her doctors try to help her?

Accepted Answer

Severe cases of premenstrual mood change

Question 19

In this illustration of the six-week-old embryo, the structure identified by # 3 will develop fully in

Accepted Answer

A)  both males and females. 
B)  males and remnants will remain in females. 
C)  males but degenerate in females. 
D)  females but degenerate in males. 
A)  both males and females. 
B)  males and remnants will remain in females. 
C)  males but degenerate in females. 
D)  females but degenerate in males.

Testosterone levels appear to increase in anticipation of competition for

Compared with normal male fetuses, female fetuses with CAH are exposed to about _________ amount of androgens.

In addition to the prenatal release of androgens, _experience a second surge of _ exposure between the ages of one and three months.

Female sexual interest is most highly correlated with estrogen levels, whereas male sexual interest is most highly correlated with testosterone levels.

Which of the following is NOT true for people who have high levels of body symmetry?

The _____ neurons in male rodents have twice as many synaptic inputs than females, which might affect the animals' responses to stimuli such as the odor of a potential mate

Male rats have more motor neurons in a structure known as the SNB than do female rats likely because the SNB is responsible for

Although Weston is male and, therefore, doesn't have a menstrual cycle, he still needs the hormones LH and FSH. Explain how his body uses these hormones.

When viewing photographs of people we love, as opposed to those of people we like, areas of our brains associated with

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between testosterone levels and competency on spatial relations tasks?

Possible indicators for prenatal exposure to androgens in humans include

Masculine play behavior and toy selection among young girls is correlated with

Lutenizing hormone

_ is associated with mobilization and vigilance, while _ is associated with immobility without fear.

Approximately _____ men in the United States experience some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Human beings show

Normal prenatal development of male external genitalia requires the direct action of

Molly has been diagnosed with PMDD. What is this and what symptoms would she have? How might her doctors try to help her?

In this illustration of the six-week-old embryo, the structure identified by # 3 will develop fully in

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Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

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Exam 10: Sexual Behavior

Testosterone levels appear to increase in anticipation of competition for

Compared with normal male fetuses, female fetuses with CAH are exposed to about _________ amount of androgens.

In addition to the prenatal release of androgens, _____experience a second surge of _____ exposure between the ages of one and three months.

Female sexual interest is most highly correlated with estrogen levels, whereas male sexual interest is most highly correlated with testosterone levels.

Which of the following is NOT true for people who have high levels of body symmetry?

The _____ neurons in male rodents have twice as many synaptic inputs than females, which might affect the animals' responses to stimuli such as the odor of a potential mate

Male rats have more motor neurons in a structure known as the SNB than do female rats likely because the SNB is responsible for

Although Weston is male and, therefore, doesn't have a menstrual cycle, he still needs the hormones LH and FSH. Explain how his body uses these hormones.

When viewing photographs of people we love, as opposed to those of people we like, areas of our brains associated with

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between testosterone levels and competency on spatial relations tasks?

Possible indicators for prenatal exposure to androgens in humans include

Masculine play behavior and toy selection among young girls is correlated with

Lutenizing hormone

_____ is associated with mobilization and vigilance, while _____ is associated with immobility without fear.

Approximately _____ men in the United States experience some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Human beings show

Normal prenatal development of male external genitalia requires the direct action of

Molly has been diagnosed with PMDD. What is this and what symptoms would she have? How might her doctors try to help her?

In this illustration of the six-week-old embryo, the structure identified by # 3 will develop fully in

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

In addition to the prenatal release of androgens, _experience a second surge of _ exposure between the ages of one and three months.

_ is associated with mobilization and vigilance, while _ is associated with immobility without fear.