Question 1

The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists place greater emphasis on studying:

Accepted Answer

A)  chemistry. 
B)  psychology. 
C)  biology. 
D)  behavior. 
A)  chemistry. 
B)  psychology. 
C)  biology. 
D)  behavior.

Question 2

Suppose "A" is a dominant gene and "a" is a recessive gene. One parent has genes Aa and the other parent has genes aa. What genes will the children probably have?

Accepted Answer

A)  All will be AA. 
B)  All will be aa. 
C)  Three-fourths will be Aa, one-fourth aa. 
D)  Half will be Aa, half aa. 
A)  All will be AA. 
B)  All will be aa. 
C)  Three-fourths will be Aa, one-fourth aa. 
D)  Half will be Aa, half aa.

Question 3

Recessive genes manifest their effects only when the individual is ____ for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex limited 
B)  homo sapien 
C)  homozygous 
D)  heterozygous 
A)  sex limited 
B)  homo sapien 
C)  homozygous 
D)  heterozygous

Question 4

Someone claims that if genes control a condition, it can be controlled only by drugs or surgery, but not by changes in the environment. Which of the following is the strongest example to CONTRADICT that claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Color-blindness 
B)  Eye color 
C)  Phenylketonuria (PKU) 
D)  Down syndrome 
A)  Color-blindness 
B)  Eye color 
C)  Phenylketonuria (PKU) 
D)  Down syndrome

Question 5

What are the chances of having a child with at least one dominant gene if both parents are heterozygous?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

Question 6

To say that there is a "gene for blue eyes":

Accepted Answer

A)  means that a gene directly produces blue eyes. 
B)  suggests dominance, since you only need one gene to express the trait. 
C)  suggests that other genes might produce blue eyes also. 
D)  means that a gene indirectly produces blue eyes through a complex process of protein synthesis and environmental input. 
A)  means that a gene directly produces blue eyes. 
B)  suggests dominance, since you only need one gene to express the trait. 
C)  suggests that other genes might produce blue eyes also. 
D)  means that a gene indirectly produces blue eyes through a complex process of protein synthesis and environmental input.

Question 7

Genes are the units of heredity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Suppose all people with blonde hair have blue eyes and all people with dark hair have brown eyes. Which of the following would be the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair color is dominant over eye color. 
B)  There is no genetic variability in hair or eye color in the population. 
C)  Blue eyes are dominant over brown eyes. 
D)  Hair and eye color are on the same chromosome. 
A)  Hair color is dominant over eye color. 
B)  There is no genetic variability in hair or eye color in the population. 
C)  Blue eyes are dominant over brown eyes. 
D)  Hair and eye color are on the same chromosome.

Question 9

According to the text, in the control of behavior, genes are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  all important and difficult 
B)  are irrelevant 
C)  neither all important nor irrelevant 
D)  all important 
A)  all important and difficult 
B)  are irrelevant 
C)  neither all important nor irrelevant 
D)  all important

Question 10

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why males can grow breasts under certain hormonal conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex-linked genes become activated. 
B)  The Y chromosome becomes activated. 
C)  Sex-limited genes become activated. 
D)  Breast growth is linked to color vision deficiency. 
A)  Sex-linked genes become activated. 
B)  The Y chromosome becomes activated. 
C)  Sex-limited genes become activated. 
D)  Breast growth is linked to color vision deficiency.

Question 11

For children with PKU on an ordinary diet, the heritability of PKU would be virtually ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  .5 
C)  1.0 
D)  impossible to calculate 
A)  0 
B)  .5 
C)  1.0 
D)  impossible to calculate

Question 12

The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an intelligent and mutually respectful way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In addition to when you are in a dreamless sleep, consciousness does not occur when you are ____

Accepted Answer

A)  in a coma. 
B)  daydreaming. 
C)  watching television. 
D)  exercising. 
A)  in a coma. 
B)  daydreaming. 
C)  watching television. 
D)  exercising.

Question 14

Each of the following requires a Ph.D. except for a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychologist 
B)  counseling psychologist 
C)  school psychologist 
D)  social worker 
A)  clinical psychologist 
B)  counseling psychologist 
C)  school psychologist 
D)  social worker

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a reason that biological psychologists study animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Animal's brains and behavior are often similar to humans. 
B)  Animals are often easier to study than humans. 
C)  Biological psychologists are interested in the animals themselves. 
D)  One does not have to consider ethical issues with animals. 
A)  Animal's brains and behavior are often similar to humans. 
B)  Animals are often easier to study than humans. 
C)  Biological psychologists are interested in the animals themselves. 
D)  One does not have to consider ethical issues with animals.

Question 16

Consciousness does not occur when:

Accepted Answer

A)  you are awake. 
B)  you are dreaming. 
C)  You are daydreaming. 
D)  you are in a dreamless sleep. 
A)  you are awake. 
B)  you are dreaming. 
C)  You are daydreaming. 
D)  you are in a dreamless sleep.

Question 17

RNA is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an exact copy of DNA. 
B)  a complementary copy of one strand of a DNA molecule. 
C)  a combination of many proteins. 
D)  the product of digesting DNA. 
A)  an exact copy of DNA. 
B)  a complementary copy of one strand of a DNA molecule. 
C)  a combination of many proteins. 
D)  the product of digesting DNA.

Question 18

The amygdala appears to be an important part of the brain for experiencing fear. Which of the following is an example of a functional explanation of fear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Describing the anatomical connections between the amygdala and other parts of the brain 
B)  Describing the neurotransmitters involved in the activity of the amygdala 
C)  Describing why fear improves the chances for survival 
D)  Describing how fears develop in infancy 
A)  Describing the anatomical connections between the amygdala and other parts of the brain 
B)  Describing the neurotransmitters involved in the activity of the amygdala 
C)  Describing why fear improves the chances for survival 
D)  Describing how fears develop in infancy

Question 19

Which of the following represents Lamarckian evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Survival of the fittest" 
B)  "Reproduction of the fittest" 
C)  "If you don't use it, you lose it" 
D)  "Look out for number one" 
A)  "Survival of the fittest" 
B)  "Reproduction of the fittest" 
C)  "If you don't use it, you lose it" 
D)  "Look out for number one"

Question 20

Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists place greater emphasis on studying:

Suppose "A" is a dominant gene and "a" is a recessive gene. One parent has genes Aa and the other parent has genes aa. What genes will the children probably have?

Recessive genes manifest their effects only when the individual is ____ for them.

Someone claims that if genes control a condition, it can be controlled only by drugs or surgery, but not by changes in the environment. Which of the following is the strongest example to CONTRADICT that claim?

What are the chances of having a child with at least one dominant gene if both parents are heterozygous?

To say that there is a "gene for blue eyes":

Genes are the units of heredity.

Suppose all people with blonde hair have blue eyes and all people with dark hair have brown eyes. Which of the following would be the most likely explanation?

According to the text, in the control of behavior, genes are ____.

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why males can grow breasts under certain hormonal conditions?

For children with PKU on an ordinary diet, the heritability of PKU would be virtually ____.

The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an intelligent and mutually respectful way.

In addition to when you are in a dreamless sleep, consciousness does not occur when you are ____

Each of the following requires a Ph.D. except for a ____.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that biological psychologists study animals?

Consciousness does not occur when:

RNA is:

The amygdala appears to be an important part of the brain for experiencing fear. Which of the following is an example of a functional explanation of fear?

Which of the following represents Lamarckian evolution?

Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors.

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

The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists place greater emphasis on studying:

Suppose "A" is a dominant gene and "a" is a recessive gene. One parent has genes Aa and the other parent has genes aa. What genes will the children probably have?

Recessive genes manifest their effects only when the individual is ____ for them.

Someone claims that if genes control a condition, it can be controlled only by drugs or surgery, but not by changes in the environment. Which of the following is the strongest example to CONTRADICT that claim?

What are the chances of having a child with at least one dominant gene if both parents are heterozygous?

To say that there is a "gene for blue eyes":

Genes are the units of heredity.

Suppose all people with blonde hair have blue eyes and all people with dark hair have brown eyes. Which of the following would be the most likely explanation?

According to the text, in the control of behavior, genes are ____.

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why males can grow breasts under certain hormonal conditions?

For children with PKU on an ordinary diet, the heritability of PKU would be virtually ____.

The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an intelligent and mutually respectful way.

In addition to when you are in a dreamless sleep, consciousness does not occur when you are ____

Each of the following requires a Ph.D. except for a ____.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that biological psychologists study animals?

Consciousness does not occur when:

RNA is:

The amygdala appears to be an important part of the brain for experiencing fear. Which of the following is an example of a functional explanation of fear?

Which of the following represents Lamarckian evolution?

Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors.

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