Question 1

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for fight or flight behaviors is called the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Phenylalanine might affect the probability of aggressive behavior by:

Accepted Answer

A)  converting to testosterone in the body. 
B)  converting to L-dopa in the body. 
C)  interfering with the production of serotonin. 
D)  interfering with the production of GABA. 
A)  converting to testosterone in the body. 
B)  converting to L-dopa in the body. 
C)  interfering with the production of serotonin. 
D)  interfering with the production of GABA.

Question 3

According to one hypothesis, if serotonin is released during aggressive behavior, then individuals with low serotonin release are more aggressive because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased depression. 
B)  decreased serotonin synthesis. 
C)  increased serotonin receptor sensitivity. 
D)  decreased serotonin receptor sensitivity. 
A)  increased depression. 
B)  decreased serotonin synthesis. 
C)  increased serotonin receptor sensitivity. 
D)  decreased serotonin receptor sensitivity.

Question 4

People with less active forms of ____ are more likely than average to report frequent anger and aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  monoamine oxidase 
B)  dopamine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  tryptophan hydroxylase 
A)  monoamine oxidase 
B)  dopamine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  tryptophan hydroxylase

Question 5

The insula is strongly activated if you see a disgusting picture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe how benzodiazepines work in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines bind to the GABAA recept

Question 7

Some cats "play" with a mouse before killing it. How can this kind of behavior best be explained?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cat's perverse pleasure in prolonging the mouse's pain 
B)  an instinctive need for additional pursuit behaviors prior to eating 
C)  a conflict between attack and escape behaviors 
D)  regression to infantile patterns of activity in the hippocampus 
A)  the cat's perverse pleasure in prolonging the mouse's pain 
B)  an instinctive need for additional pursuit behaviors prior to eating 
C)  a conflict between attack and escape behaviors 
D)  regression to infantile patterns of activity in the hippocampus

Question 8

Children with a rare condition called ____ are unable to move their facial muscles to make a smile.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lange syndrome 
B)  Möbius syndrome 
C)  James syndrome 
D)  Fregoli syndrome 
A)  Lange syndrome 
B)  Möbius syndrome 
C)  James syndrome 
D)  Fregoli syndrome

Question 9

Occasional brief periods of stress:

Accepted Answer

A)  are harmful to an organism. 
B)  are harmful if the emotion is anger. 
C)  boost the activity of the immune system. 
D)  direct energy away from the synthesis of proteins. 
A)  are harmful to an organism. 
B)  are harmful if the emotion is anger. 
C)  boost the activity of the immune system. 
D)  direct energy away from the synthesis of proteins.

Question 10

The enhanced startle reflex in the presence of a feared stimulus would be reduced by all of the following methods EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating GABA-A receptors. 
B)  opening chloride channels. 
C)  damaging the amygdala. 
D)  stimulating CCK receptors in the amygdala. 
A)  stimulating GABA-A receptors. 
B)  opening chloride channels. 
C)  damaging the amygdala. 
D)  stimulating CCK receptors in the amygdala.

Question 11

The amygdala is important only for the expression of fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the role of heredity and environment of violent behavior..

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of violence in our societ

Question 13

The more important contributions to emotions come from the effects of the autonomic nervous system, not muscle activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Psychologists typically define emotion in terms of the following three components:

Accepted Answer

A)  actions, cognitions, and emotions 
B)  feelings, actions, and emotions 
C)  cognitions, actions, and emotions 
D)  cognitions, feelings, and actions 
A)  actions, cognitions, and emotions 
B)  feelings, actions, and emotions 
C)  cognitions, actions, and emotions 
D)  cognitions, feelings, and actions

Question 15

In Selye's general adaptation syndrome, the release of cortisol occurs during the ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  promotional 
A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  promotional

Question 16

Which of the following hormones is released by the adrenal gland during stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  ACTH 
C)  CRH 
D)  NPY 
A)  cortisol 
B)  ACTH 
C)  CRH 
D)  NPY

Question 17

What potential advantage does a moderately aggressive monkey possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to get mates and food. 
B)  They have better memories of other monkeys they have defeated. 
C)  They are less depressed. 
D)  Their immune system becomes stronger with each fight. 
A)  They are more likely to get mates and food. 
B)  They have better memories of other monkeys they have defeated. 
C)  They are less depressed. 
D)  Their immune system becomes stronger with each fight.

Question 18

Information from cytokines is relayed to the brain, specifically to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  pineal gland. 
D)  locus coeruleus. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  pineal gland. 
D)  locus coeruleus.

Question 19

Animals with damage to the amygdala:

Accepted Answer

A)  neither learn new fears nor retain previously learned fears. 
B)  fail to show a startle response to any stimulus. 
C)  become extremely aggressive and emotional. 
D)  are unable to store new memories of any kind. 
A)  neither learn new fears nor retain previously learned fears. 
B)  fail to show a startle response to any stimulus. 
C)  become extremely aggressive and emotional. 
D)  are unable to store new memories of any kind.

Question 20

Activity in the amygdala can change without the person being consciously aware of an emotional stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for fight or flight behaviors is called the:

Phenylalanine might affect the probability of aggressive behavior by:

According to one hypothesis, if serotonin is released during aggressive behavior, then individuals with low serotonin release are more aggressive because of:

People with less active forms of ____ are more likely than average to report frequent anger and aggression.

The insula is strongly activated if you see a disgusting picture.

Briefly describe how benzodiazepines work in the brain.

Some cats "play" with a mouse before killing it. How can this kind of behavior best be explained?

Children with a rare condition called ____ are unable to move their facial muscles to make a smile.

Occasional brief periods of stress:

The enhanced startle reflex in the presence of a feared stimulus would be reduced by all of the following methods EXCEPT:

The amygdala is important only for the expression of fear.

Describe the role of heredity and environment of violent behavior..

The more important contributions to emotions come from the effects of the autonomic nervous system, not muscle activity.

Psychologists typically define emotion in terms of the following three components:

In Selye's general adaptation syndrome, the release of cortisol occurs during the ____ stage.

Which of the following hormones is released by the adrenal gland during stress?

What potential advantage does a moderately aggressive monkey possess?

Information from cytokines is relayed to the brain, specifically to the:

Animals with damage to the amygdala:

Activity in the amygdala can change without the person being consciously aware of an emotional stimulus.

The Major Issues

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

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 12: Emotional Behaviors

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for fight or flight behaviors is called the:

Phenylalanine might affect the probability of aggressive behavior by:

According to one hypothesis, if serotonin is released during aggressive behavior, then individuals with low serotonin release are more aggressive because of:

People with less active forms of ____ are more likely than average to report frequent anger and aggression.

The insula is strongly activated if you see a disgusting picture.

Briefly describe how benzodiazepines work in the brain.

Some cats "play" with a mouse before killing it. How can this kind of behavior best be explained?

Children with a rare condition called ____ are unable to move their facial muscles to make a smile.

Occasional brief periods of stress:

The enhanced startle reflex in the presence of a feared stimulus would be reduced by all of the following methods EXCEPT:

The amygdala is important only for the expression of fear.

Describe the role of heredity and environment of violent behavior..

The more important contributions to emotions come from the effects of the autonomic nervous system, not muscle activity.

Psychologists typically define emotion in terms of the following three components:

In Selye's general adaptation syndrome, the release of cortisol occurs during the ____ stage.

Which of the following hormones is released by the adrenal gland during stress?

What potential advantage does a moderately aggressive monkey possess?

Information from cytokines is relayed to the brain, specifically to the:

Animals with damage to the amygdala:

Activity in the amygdala can change without the person being consciously aware of an emotional stimulus.

The Major Issues

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

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters