Question 1

An evolutionary explanation of why we get goose bumps when cold is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the sympathetic nervous system is activated. 
B)  we inherited the mechanism from our remote ancestors who had more hair. 
C)  it keeps us warm. 
D)  children are often raised in cold environments. 
A)  the sympathetic nervous system is activated. 
B)  we inherited the mechanism from our remote ancestors who had more hair. 
C)  it keeps us warm. 
D)  children are often raised in cold environments.

Question 2

Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A medical degree is MOST likely held by which specialist?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral neuroscientist 
B)  neurologist 
C)  biopsychologist 
D)  neuropsychologist 
A)  behavioral neuroscientist 
B)  neurologist 
C)  biopsychologist 
D)  neuropsychologist

Question 4

List the four biological explanations of behavior.

Accepted Answer

physiological, ontog

Question 5

If a trait has high heritability:

Accepted Answer

A)  hereditary differences account for none of the observed variations in that characteristic within that population. 
B)  the environment cannot influence that trait. 
C)  it is still possible for the environment to influence that trait. 
D)  the trait is not influenced by heredity. 
A)  hereditary differences account for none of the observed variations in that characteristic within that population. 
B)  the environment cannot influence that trait. 
C)  it is still possible for the environment to influence that trait. 
D)  the trait is not influenced by heredity.

Question 6

In one family, all three children are homozygous for a recessive gene. What can be concluded about the parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each parent is also homozygous for the recessive gene. 
B)  Each parent is heterozygous. 
C)  One parent is homozygous for the dominant gene; the other is homozygous for the recessive gene. 
D)  Each parent is either homozygous for the recessive gene or heterozygous. 
A)  Each parent is also homozygous for the recessive gene. 
B)  Each parent is heterozygous. 
C)  One parent is homozygous for the dominant gene; the other is homozygous for the recessive gene. 
D)  Each parent is either homozygous for the recessive gene or heterozygous.

Question 7

Sex-limited genes are found on:

Accepted Answer

A)  X chromosomes only. 
B)  Y chromosomes only. 
C)  X AND Y chromosomes. 
D)  any chromosomes. 
A)  X chromosomes only. 
B)  Y chromosomes only. 
C)  X AND Y chromosomes. 
D)  any chromosomes.

Question 8

Suppose both the father and the mother are "heterozygous" for the gene that controls ability to curl the tongue lengthwise, and this gene is dominant. What can we predict about their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  All will be heterozygous for the ability to curl. 
B)  All will be homozygous for the ability to curl. 
C)  All will be homozygous for the inability to curl. 
D)  They may be homozygous or heterozygous for ability to curl, or homozygous for inability. 
A)  All will be heterozygous for the ability to curl. 
B)  All will be homozygous for the ability to curl. 
C)  All will be homozygous for the inability to curl. 
D)  They may be homozygous or heterozygous for ability to curl, or homozygous for inability.

Question 9

How is it possible to prevent the mental retardation that is generally associated with PKU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through exercise 
B)  Through diet 
C)  Through drugs 
D)  Through exposure to bright light 
A)  Through exercise 
B)  Through diet 
C)  Through drugs 
D)  Through exposure to bright light

Question 10

Consciousness occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  in all kinds of nervous systems some of the time. 
B)  In certain parts of certain kinds of nervous system all of the time. 
C)  in certain parts of certain kinds of nervous systems some of the time. 
D)  in all kinds of nervous systems all of the time. 
A)  in all kinds of nervous systems some of the time. 
B)  In certain parts of certain kinds of nervous system all of the time. 
C)  in certain parts of certain kinds of nervous systems some of the time. 
D)  in all kinds of nervous systems all of the time.

Question 11

Define the "hard problem" of consciousness according to David Chalmers.

Accepted Answer

This concerns why an

Question 12

Which of the following specialists would be MOST interested in changes in heart rate when students are taking an exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurologist 
B)  sociobiologist 
C)  psychophysiologist 
D)  neuroscientist 
A)  neurologist 
B)  sociobiologist 
C)  psychophysiologist 
D)  neuroscientist

Question 13

Chalmers' fundamental "hard problem" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  knowing why we sleep. 
B)  understanding how neurotransmitters are created. 
C)  wondering how someone could be a dualist. 
D)  why and how brain activity is associated with consciousness. 
A)  knowing why we sleep. 
B)  understanding how neurotransmitters are created. 
C)  wondering how someone could be a dualist. 
D)  why and how brain activity is associated with consciousness.

Question 14

The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  molecules and mitochondria 
B)  mitochondria and glia 
C)  neurons and glia 
D)  neurons and molecules 
A)  molecules and mitochondria 
B)  mitochondria and glia 
C)  neurons and glia 
D)  neurons and molecules

Question 16

Which of the following would be a physiological explanation for why birds sing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone causes the growth of certain brain areas which control singing in certain birds. 
B)  Birds sing due to instinct. 
C)  Birds sing because they hear their song early in life and form a template which controls later singing. 
D)  Birds sing to defend territories and attract mates. 
A)  Testosterone causes the growth of certain brain areas which control singing in certain birds. 
B)  Birds sing due to instinct. 
C)  Birds sing because they hear their song early in life and form a template which controls later singing. 
D)  Birds sing to defend territories and attract mates.

Question 17

If a person believes that hormones released at different stages of the menstrual cycle affect a person's mood, then it would be considered a(n) ____ explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  ontogenetic 
C)  physiological 
D)  evolutionary 
A)  functional 
B)  ontogenetic 
C)  physiological 
D)  evolutionary

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  "If you don't use it, you lose it." 
B)  Evolutionary success is assessed by the number of one's offspring surviving to reproduce. 
C)  Evolution benefits the species, in the long run. 
D)  Evolution benefits the individual. 
A)  "If you don't use it, you lose it." 
B)  Evolutionary success is assessed by the number of one's offspring surviving to reproduce. 
C)  Evolution benefits the species, in the long run. 
D)  Evolution benefits the individual.

Question 19

Almost all humans have 23 pairs of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  Genes 
D)  Corduroys 
A)  RNA 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  Genes 
D)  Corduroys

Question 20

Individuals afflicted with PKU need to avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)  foods high in phenylalanine. 
B)  foods high in vitamin K. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  sunlight. 
A)  foods high in phenylalanine. 
B)  foods high in vitamin K. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  sunlight.

An evolutionary explanation of why we get goose bumps when cold is that:

Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists.

A medical degree is MOST likely held by which specialist?

List the four biological explanations of behavior.

If a trait has high heritability:

In one family, all three children are homozygous for a recessive gene. What can be concluded about the parents?

Sex-limited genes are found on:

Suppose both the father and the mother are "heterozygous" for the gene that controls ability to curl the tongue lengthwise, and this gene is dominant. What can we predict about their children?

How is it possible to prevent the mental retardation that is generally associated with PKU?

Consciousness occurs:

Define the "hard problem" of consciousness according to David Chalmers.

Which of the following specialists would be MOST interested in changes in heart rate when students are taking an exam?

Chalmers' fundamental "hard problem" is:

The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the mother.

At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: ____.

Which of the following would be a physiological explanation for why birds sing?

If a person believes that hormones released at different stages of the menstrual cycle affect a person's mood, then it would be considered a(n) ____ explanation.

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to evolution?

Almost all humans have 23 pairs of which of the following?

Individuals afflicted with PKU need to avoid:

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 1: The Major Issues

An evolutionary explanation of why we get goose bumps when cold is that:

Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists.

A medical degree is MOST likely held by which specialist?

List the four biological explanations of behavior.

If a trait has high heritability:

In one family, all three children are homozygous for a recessive gene. What can be concluded about the parents?

Sex-limited genes are found on:

Suppose both the father and the mother are "heterozygous" for the gene that controls ability to curl the tongue lengthwise, and this gene is dominant. What can we predict about their children?

How is it possible to prevent the mental retardation that is generally associated with PKU?

Consciousness occurs:

Define the "hard problem" of consciousness according to David Chalmers.

Which of the following specialists would be MOST interested in changes in heart rate when students are taking an exam?

Chalmers' fundamental "hard problem" is:

The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the mother.

At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: ____.

Which of the following would be a physiological explanation for why birds sing?

If a person believes that hormones released at different stages of the menstrual cycle affect a person's mood, then it would be considered a(n) ____ explanation.

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to evolution?

Almost all humans have 23 pairs of which of the following?

Individuals afflicted with PKU need to avoid:

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters