Question 1

Benzodiazepines relieve anxiety by ____ transmission at ____ synapses.

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitating; dopamine 
B)  inhibiting; serotonin 
C)  facilitating; GABA 
D)  inhibiting; norepinephrine 
A)  facilitating; dopamine 
B)  inhibiting; serotonin 
C)  facilitating; GABA 
D)  inhibiting; norepinephrine

Question 2

The amygdala is one of the main areas for integrating both environmental and genetic influences, and then regulating the current level of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The startle response to a loud noise is increased in the presence of a stimulus that has been paired with:

Accepted Answer

A)  something fearful. 
B)  something pleasant. 
C)  something neutral. 
D)  soft noises. 
A)  something fearful. 
B)  something pleasant. 
C)  something neutral. 
D)  soft noises.

Question 4

Briefly describe the role of the HPA axis and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in the stress response.

Accepted Answer

The ANS reacts very quickly to prepare t

Question 5

Which of the following decreases anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  benzodiazepines 
B)  barbiturates 
C)  alcohol 
D)  endozepines 
A)  benzodiazepines 
B)  barbiturates 
C)  alcohol 
D)  endozepines

Question 6

Which of the following effects would result from damage to the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of a startle response 
B)  a normal startle response, but absence of learned fears 
C)  an enhanced startle response and an enhanced response to learned fears 
D)  a fear response to any novel stimulus 
A)  lack of a startle response 
B)  a normal startle response, but absence of learned fears 
C)  an enhanced startle response and an enhanced response to learned fears 
D)  a fear response to any novel stimulus

Question 7

A group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion are known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyramidal system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  limbic system. 
A)  pyramidal system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  limbic system.

Question 8

If a hamster in its home territory attacks an intruder, what will the hamster do if a second intruder arrives shortly after the first intruder leaves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdraw from the second intruder. 
B)  Play with the second intruder. 
C)  Attack the second intruder quickly and vigorously. 
D)  Attack the second intruder but less vigorously than the first. 
A)  Withdraw from the second intruder. 
B)  Play with the second intruder. 
C)  Attack the second intruder quickly and vigorously. 
D)  Attack the second intruder but less vigorously than the first.

Question 9

When asked to identify different emotional expressions, people with Urbach-Wiethe disease had the most difficulty identifying:

Accepted Answer

A)  surprise. 
B)  anger. 
C)  fear. 
D)  joy. 
A)  surprise. 
B)  anger. 
C)  fear. 
D)  joy.

Question 10

____ decrease(s) the responses in a rat's brain to the smell of a cat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orexin 
B)  Cholecystokinin 
C)  Benzodiazepines 
D)  Chloride ions 
A)  Orexin 
B)  Cholecystokinin 
C)  Benzodiazepines 
D)  Chloride ions

Question 11

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the ____ nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the ____ nervous system (which calms the body).

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic; sympathetic 
C)  somatic; craniosacral 
D)  craniosacral; somatic 
A)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic; sympathetic 
C)  somatic; craniosacral 
D)  craniosacral; somatic

Question 12

People with pure autonomic failure have ____ changes in their heart rate and other organ responses; they usually report ____ intensity of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased, increased 
B)  increased, decreased 
C)  decreased, increased 
D)  decreased, decreased 
A)  increased, increased 
B)  increased, decreased 
C)  decreased, increased 
D)  decreased, decreased

Question 13

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is able to reinfect cats when the cats:

Accepted Answer

A)  come into close contact with other infected cats. 
B)  are bitten by scared rats. 
C)  eat fearless infected rats. 
D)  are bitten by mosquitos carrying the parasite. 
A)  come into close contact with other infected cats. 
B)  are bitten by scared rats. 
C)  eat fearless infected rats. 
D)  are bitten by mosquitos carrying the parasite.

Question 14

The amygdala is part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyramidal system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  limbic system. 
A)  pyramidal system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  limbic system.

Question 15

Discuss some of the effects of stress on the immune system.

Accepted Answer

Stress can have a significant impact on

Question 16

Historically, the most famous case of a person with prefrontal damage is that of:

Accepted Answer

A)  John Limbic. 
B)  James Papez. 
C)  Antonio Damasio. 
D)  Phineas Gage. 
A)  John Limbic. 
B)  James Papez. 
C)  Antonio Damasio. 
D)  Phineas Gage.

Question 17

Briefly describe the James-Lange Theory of Emotion.

Accepted Answer

The autonomic arousal and skel

Question 18

Which type of leukocyte destroys tumor cells and cells infected with viruses?

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells 
B)  B cells 
C)  Schwann cells 
D)  natural killer cells 
A)  T cells 
B)  B cells 
C)  Schwann cells 
D)  natural killer cells

Question 19

Selye inferred that any threat to the body, in addition to its specific effects, activated a generalized response to stress, which he called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  general stress syndrome. 
B)  general adaptation syndrome. 
C)  general activation syndrome. 
D)  general limbic syndrome. 
A)  general stress syndrome. 
B)  general adaptation syndrome. 
C)  general activation syndrome. 
D)  general limbic syndrome.

Question 20

The common measure of fear or anxiety that is popular because it can be used with non-humans as well as humans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  facial expressions. 
B)  the startle response. 
C)  spontaneous muscle twitches. 
D)  hyperventilation. 
A)  facial expressions. 
B)  the startle response. 
C)  spontaneous muscle twitches. 
D)  hyperventilation.

Benzodiazepines relieve anxiety by transmission at synapses.

The amygdala is one of the main areas for integrating both environmental and genetic influences, and then regulating the current level of anxiety.

The startle response to a loud noise is increased in the presence of a stimulus that has been paired with:

Briefly describe the role of the HPA axis and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in the stress response.

Which of the following decreases anxiety?

Which of the following effects would result from damage to the amygdala?

A group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion are known as the:

If a hamster in its home territory attacks an intruder, what will the hamster do if a second intruder arrives shortly after the first intruder leaves?

When asked to identify different emotional expressions, people with Urbach-Wiethe disease had the most difficulty identifying:

____ decrease(s) the responses in a rat's brain to the smell of a cat.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the nervous system (which calms the body).

People with pure autonomic failure have changes in their heart rate and other organ responses; they usually report intensity of emotions.

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is able to reinfect cats when the cats:

The amygdala is part of the:

Discuss some of the effects of stress on the immune system.

Historically, the most famous case of a person with prefrontal damage is that of:

Briefly describe the James-Lange Theory of Emotion.

Which type of leukocyte destroys tumor cells and cells infected with viruses?

Selye inferred that any threat to the body, in addition to its specific effects, activated a generalized response to stress, which he called the:

The common measure of fear or anxiety that is popular because it can be used with non-humans as well as humans is:

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

Benzodiazepines relieve anxiety by ____ transmission at ____ synapses.

The amygdala is one of the main areas for integrating both environmental and genetic influences, and then regulating the current level of anxiety.

The startle response to a loud noise is increased in the presence of a stimulus that has been paired with:

Briefly describe the role of the HPA axis and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in the stress response.

Which of the following decreases anxiety?

Which of the following effects would result from damage to the amygdala?

A group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion are known as the:

If a hamster in its home territory attacks an intruder, what will the hamster do if a second intruder arrives shortly after the first intruder leaves?

When asked to identify different emotional expressions, people with Urbach-Wiethe disease had the most difficulty identifying:

____ decrease(s) the responses in a rat's brain to the smell of a cat.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the ____ nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the ____ nervous system (which calms the body).

People with pure autonomic failure have ____ changes in their heart rate and other organ responses; they usually report ____ intensity of emotions.

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is able to reinfect cats when the cats:

The amygdala is part of the:

Discuss some of the effects of stress on the immune system.

Historically, the most famous case of a person with prefrontal damage is that of:

Briefly describe the James-Lange Theory of Emotion.

Which type of leukocyte destroys tumor cells and cells infected with viruses?

Selye inferred that any threat to the body, in addition to its specific effects, activated a generalized response to stress, which he called the:

The common measure of fear or anxiety that is popular because it can be used with non-humans as well as humans is:

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

Benzodiazepines relieve anxiety by transmission at synapses.

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts; the nervous system (which prepares the body for emergency action), and the nervous system (which calms the body).

People with pure autonomic failure have changes in their heart rate and other organ responses; they usually report intensity of emotions.