Question 1

The input and output for the brain is handled by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal column. 
B)  central nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  peripheral nervous system. 
A)  spinal column. 
B)  central nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  peripheral nervous system.

Question 2

________ occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceleration of the heartbeat 
B)  Constriction of the pupils 
C)  Relaxation of the bladder wall 
D)  Increased epinephrine and norepinephrine secretion 
A)  Acceleration of the heartbeat 
B)  Constriction of the pupils 
C)  Relaxation of the bladder wall 
D)  Increased epinephrine and norepinephrine secretion

Question 3

Sex differences in the brain could be the result rather than the cause of behavioural differences between men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are biochemical but not anatomical differences between male and female brains. 
B)  Males are more likely to be right-brained and females are more likely to be left-brained. 
C)  The brains of males and females do not differ. 
D)  While there are some differences between male and female brains, the effect of those differences on behaviour and personality traits is not yet understood. 
A)  There are biochemical but not anatomical differences between male and female brains. 
B)  Males are more likely to be right-brained and females are more likely to be left-brained. 
C)  The brains of males and females do not differ. 
D)  While there are some differences between male and female brains, the effect of those differences on behaviour and personality traits is not yet understood.

Question 5

The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres that control opposite sides of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recent research suggests that in people who tend to become depressed in stressful situations, ________ can reduce these responses and help them cope.

Accepted Answer

A)  fish and poultry 
B)  egg yolks and dairy products 
C)  soy products and liver 
D)  pasta and potatoes 
A)  fish and poultry 
B)  egg yolks and dairy products 
C)  soy products and liver 
D)  pasta and potatoes

Question 7

An example of a spinal reflex that can be influenced by thoughts and emotions would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  blinking in glaring light. 
B)  a hand pulled from a hot stove. 
C)  a sneeze near a vase of artificial flowers. 
D)  a man's erection while daydreaming. 
A)  blinking in glaring light. 
B)  a hand pulled from a hot stove. 
C)  a sneeze near a vase of artificial flowers. 
D)  a man's erection while daydreaming.

Question 8

The brain's most startling accomplishment is its:

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission of information quickly and accurately between the hemispheres. 
B)  production of dopamine to prevent the development of Parkinson's disease. 
C)  ability to maintain heart rate and breathing for years on end. 
D)  self-awareness of its own different capabilities and knowledge. 
A)  transmission of information quickly and accurately between the hemispheres. 
B)  production of dopamine to prevent the development of Parkinson's disease. 
C)  ability to maintain heart rate and breathing for years on end. 
D)  self-awareness of its own different capabilities and knowledge.

Question 9

Michael Gazzaniga has argued that without help from the left side, the right side's mental skills would probably be vastly inferior to the cognitive skills of a chimpanzee. Roger Sperry, however, has jumped to the defence of the right brain. Compare and contrast the reasoning behind each position. Where do you stand on this topic?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 10

The peripheral nervous system consists of how many pairs of nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  86 
B)  12 
C)  31 
D)  43 
A)  86 
B)  12 
C)  31 
D)  43

Question 11

Which structure controls the pituitary gland through chemical signals?

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  thalamus 
A)  limbic system 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  thalamus

Question 12

Throughout life, axons and dendrites continue to grow, and tiny projections on dendrites, called ________, increase in size and number.

Accepted Answer

A)  stem cells 
B)  precursor cells 
C)  spines 
D)  axon terminals 
A)  stem cells 
B)  precursor cells 
C)  spines 
D)  axon terminals

Question 13

Actor Michael J. Fox announced that he was leaving his hit show, "Spin City," because he had Parkinson's disease and wanted to spend more time with his family. His disorder is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a loss of dopamine. 
B)  overproduction of dopamine. 
C)  overproduction of acetylcholine. 
D)  a loss of acetylcholine. 
A)  a loss of dopamine. 
B)  overproduction of dopamine. 
C)  overproduction of acetylcholine. 
D)  a loss of acetylcholine.

Question 14

The ________ looks like the branches of a tree; in fact, the meaning of this word in Greek is little tree.

Accepted Answer

A)  axon 
B)  glial cell 
C)  myelin sheath 
D)  dendrite 
A)  axon 
B)  glial cell 
C)  myelin sheath 
D)  dendrite

Question 15

The medulla is responsible for breathing and heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Neurons are often called the "building blocks of the nervous system." Explain why the authors state that neurons are more like snowflakes in structure than they are like building blocks.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the

Question 17

Stem-cell research is exciting to scientists because it has the potential to:

Accepted Answer

A)  help people recover from brain injury. 
B)  help people to recover from spinal cord damage. 
C)  help people recover from brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  help people recover from brain injury. 
B)  help people to recover from spinal cord damage. 
C)  help people recover from brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 18

Another name for the somatic nervous system is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  central nervous system. 
D)  skeletal nervous system. 
A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  central nervous system. 
D)  skeletal nervous system.

Question 19

Serotonin affects neurons involved in sleep, appetite, pain suppression, and mood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The memory loss of people with Alzheimer's disease results, in part, from a loss of brain cells that produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA. 
B)  acetylcholine. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  dopamine. 
A)  GABA. 
B)  acetylcholine. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  dopamine.

The input and output for the brain is handled by the:

________ occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.

Sex differences in the brain could be the result rather than the cause of behavioural differences between men and women.

Which of the following statements is true?

The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres that control opposite sides of the body.

Recent research suggests that in people who tend to become depressed in stressful situations, ________ can reduce these responses and help them cope.

An example of a spinal reflex that can be influenced by thoughts and emotions would be:

The brain's most startling accomplishment is its:

The peripheral nervous system consists of how many pairs of nerves?

Which structure controls the pituitary gland through chemical signals?

Throughout life, axons and dendrites continue to grow, and tiny projections on dendrites, called ________, increase in size and number.

Actor Michael J. Fox announced that he was leaving his hit show, "Spin City," because he had Parkinson's disease and wanted to spend more time with his family. His disorder is caused by:

The ________ looks like the branches of a tree; in fact, the meaning of this word in Greek is little tree.

The medulla is responsible for breathing and heart rate.

Neurons are often called the "building blocks of the nervous system." Explain why the authors state that neurons are more like snowflakes in structure than they are like building blocks.

Stem-cell research is exciting to scientists because it has the potential to:

Another name for the somatic nervous system is the:

Serotonin affects neurons involved in sleep, appetite, pain suppression, and mood.

The memory loss of people with Alzheimer's disease results, in part, from a loss of brain cells that produce:

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Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

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Exam 4: The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

The input and output for the brain is handled by the:

________ occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.

Sex differences in the brain could be the result rather than the cause of behavioural differences between men and women.

Which of the following statements is true?

The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres that control opposite sides of the body.

Recent research suggests that in people who tend to become depressed in stressful situations, ________ can reduce these responses and help them cope.

An example of a spinal reflex that can be influenced by thoughts and emotions would be:

The brain's most startling accomplishment is its:

The peripheral nervous system consists of how many pairs of nerves?

Which structure controls the pituitary gland through chemical signals?

Throughout life, axons and dendrites continue to grow, and tiny projections on dendrites, called ________, increase in size and number.

Actor Michael J. Fox announced that he was leaving his hit show, "Spin City," because he had Parkinson's disease and wanted to spend more time with his family. His disorder is caused by:

The ________ looks like the branches of a tree; in fact, the meaning of this word in Greek is little tree.

The medulla is responsible for breathing and heart rate.

Neurons are often called the "building blocks of the nervous system." Explain why the authors state that neurons are more like snowflakes in structure than they are like building blocks.

Stem-cell research is exciting to scientists because it has the potential to:

Another name for the somatic nervous system is the:

Serotonin affects neurons involved in sleep, appetite, pain suppression, and mood.

The memory loss of people with Alzheimer's disease results, in part, from a loss of brain cells that produce:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters