Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an executive function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recalling information 
B)  Setting goals 
C)  Controlling impulses 
D)  Making judgments 
A)  Recalling information 
B)  Setting goals 
C)  Controlling impulses 
D)  Making judgments

Question 2

The _____ is a tiny part of the brain that maintains homeostasis and produces and regulates vital behavior,such as eating,drinking,and sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  amygdala 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  medulla 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  amygdala 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 3

_____ is the branch of psychology that seeks to identify how behavior is influenced and produced by our genetic inheritance from our ancestors.

Accepted Answer

Evolutiona

Question 4

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  recycling. 
B)  reassertion. 
C)  reuptake. 
D)  reuse. 
A)  recycling. 
B)  reassertion. 
C)  reuptake. 
D)  reuse.

Question 5

The _____ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortex 
B)  medulla 
C)  axon 
D)  spinal cord 
A)  cortex 
B)  medulla 
C)  axon 
D)  spinal cord

Question 6

The _____ in the brain contributes to the body's maintenance of a steady internal physiological state,called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus;homeostasis 
B)  hypothalamus;homeostasis 
C)  hippocampus;equilibrium 
D)  thalamus;equilibrium 
A)  thalamus;homeostasis 
B)  hypothalamus;homeostasis 
C)  hippocampus;equilibrium 
D)  thalamus;equilibrium

Question 7

The hormone oxytocin has been implicated in each of the following behaviors EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A)  urge to nurse newborn infants. 
B)  desire to seek or respond to potential sexual partners. 
C)  development of trust in others. 
D)  tendency to produce violent,dangerous behavior. 
A)  urge to nurse newborn infants. 
B)  desire to seek or respond to potential sexual partners. 
C)  development of trust in others. 
D)  tendency to produce violent,dangerous behavior.

Question 8

As many as _____ neurons throughout the body are involved in the control of behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 billion 
B)  1 trillion 
C)  5 million 
D)  50 million 
A)  1 billion 
B)  1 trillion 
C)  5 million 
D)  50 million

Question 9

Sensory is to motor what _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  efferent;afferent 
B)  afferent;efferent 
C)  afferent;interneuron 
D)  interneuron;efferent 
A)  efferent;afferent 
B)  afferent;efferent 
C)  afferent;interneuron 
D)  interneuron;efferent

Question 10

The _____ maintains a steady internal environment for the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  amygdala 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  hippocampus 
A)  thalamus 
B)  amygdala 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  hippocampus

Question 11

Which neurotransmitter is described INCORRECTLY?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine-transmits messages related to skeletal muscles 
B)  GABA-an excitatory neurotransmitter inhibited by alcohol or tranquilizers 
C)  Serotonin-helps regulate sleep and mood 
D)  Glutamate-plays a role in memory 
A)  Acetylcholine-transmits messages related to skeletal muscles 
B)  GABA-an excitatory neurotransmitter inhibited by alcohol or tranquilizers 
C)  Serotonin-helps regulate sleep and mood 
D)  Glutamate-plays a role in memory

Question 12

Soon,it may be possible to view the activity of individual neural circuits,due to the emerging field of:

Accepted Answer

A)  optogenetics. 
B)  synaptic reflectance. 
C)  neurogenetics. 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
A)  optogenetics. 
B)  synaptic reflectance. 
C)  neurogenetics. 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Question 13

At the cellular level,our ability to empathize with others may reflect the activity of _____ neurons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the cellular level,our ability to empathize...

Question 14

The somatosensory area is to the auditory area what the _____ lobe is to the _____ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal;parietal 
B)  parietal;occipital 
C)  occipital;parietal 
D)  parietal;temporal 
A)  temporal;parietal 
B)  parietal;occipital 
C)  occipital;parietal 
D)  parietal;temporal

Question 15

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocampus 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Pons 
D)  Reticular formation 
A)  Hippocampus 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Pons 
D)  Reticular formation

Question 16

With respect to its potential basis in nervous system activity,"voodoo death" has been attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  an overactive sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  an overactive parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  the cessation of sympathetic nervous system responses. 
D)  an understimulated central nervous system. 
A)  an overactive sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  an overactive parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  the cessation of sympathetic nervous system responses. 
D)  an understimulated central nervous system.

Question 17

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression.Brief magnetic pulses are sent through her brain.Marisol is undergoing:

Accepted Answer

A)  optogenetic therapy. 
B)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
C)  positron emission tomography. 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
A)  optogenetic therapy. 
B)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
C)  positron emission tomography. 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE of the spinal cord's control of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The spinal cord cannot control any behaviors without the help of the brain. 
B)  The spinal cord is not involved in reflexes. 
C)  The spinal cord can control some simple reflexes without the brain's help. 
D)  The spinal cord can control relatively complex behavior without the brain's help. 
A)  The spinal cord cannot control any behaviors without the help of the brain. 
B)  The spinal cord is not involved in reflexes. 
C)  The spinal cord can control some simple reflexes without the brain's help. 
D)  The spinal cord can control relatively complex behavior without the brain's help.

Question 19

The structures of the _____ jointly control a variety of basic functions relating to emotions and self-preservation such as eating,aggression,and reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A)  central core of the brain 
B)  endocrine system 
C)  limbic system 
D)  cerebral cortex 
A)  central core of the brain 
B)  endocrine system 
C)  limbic system 
D)  cerebral cortex

Question 20

Mrs.Simon has learned to lessen the pain associated with her migraine headaches by voluntarily relaxing specific muscles and reducing her blood pressure.This example illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  deep-brain stimulation. 
B)  biofeedback. 
C)  split-brain control. 
D)  transcranial stimulation. 
A)  deep-brain stimulation. 
B)  biofeedback. 
C)  split-brain control. 
D)  transcranial stimulation.

Which of the following is NOT an executive function?

The _____ is a tiny part of the brain that maintains homeostasis and produces and regulates vital behavior,such as eating,drinking,and sexual behavior.

_____ is the branch of psychology that seeks to identify how behavior is influenced and produced by our genetic inheritance from our ancestors.

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

The _____ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

The _ in the brain contributes to the body's maintenance of a steady internal physiological state,called _.

The hormone oxytocin has been implicated in each of the following behaviors EXCEPT the:

As many as _____ neurons throughout the body are involved in the control of behaviour.

Sensory is to motor what _ is to _.

The _____ maintains a steady internal environment for the body.

Which neurotransmitter is described INCORRECTLY?

Soon,it may be possible to view the activity of individual neural circuits,due to the emerging field of:

At the cellular level,our ability to empathize with others may reflect the activity of _____ neurons.

The somatosensory area is to the auditory area what the _ lobe is to the _ lobe.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

With respect to its potential basis in nervous system activity,"voodoo death" has been attributed to:

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression.Brief magnetic pulses are sent through her brain.Marisol is undergoing:

Which of the following is TRUE of the spinal cord's control of behavior?

The structures of the _____ jointly control a variety of basic functions relating to emotions and self-preservation such as eating,aggression,and reproduction.

Mrs.Simon has learned to lessen the pain associated with her migraine headaches by voluntarily relaxing specific muscles and reducing her blood pressure.This example illustrates:

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Which of the following is NOT an executive function?

The _____ is a tiny part of the brain that maintains homeostasis and produces and regulates vital behavior,such as eating,drinking,and sexual behavior.

_____ is the branch of psychology that seeks to identify how behavior is influenced and produced by our genetic inheritance from our ancestors.

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

The _____ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

The _____ in the brain contributes to the body's maintenance of a steady internal physiological state,called _____.

The hormone oxytocin has been implicated in each of the following behaviors EXCEPT the:

As many as _____ neurons throughout the body are involved in the control of behaviour.

Sensory is to motor what _____ is to _____.

The _____ maintains a steady internal environment for the body.

Which neurotransmitter is described INCORRECTLY?

Soon,it may be possible to view the activity of individual neural circuits,due to the emerging field of:

At the cellular level,our ability to empathize with others may reflect the activity of _____ neurons.

The somatosensory area is to the auditory area what the _____ lobe is to the _____ lobe.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

With respect to its potential basis in nervous system activity,"voodoo death" has been attributed to:

Marisol is trying a new treatment for severe depression.Brief magnetic pulses are sent through her brain.Marisol is undergoing:

Which of the following is TRUE of the spinal cord's control of behavior?

The structures of the _____ jointly control a variety of basic functions relating to emotions and self-preservation such as eating,aggression,and reproduction.

Mrs.Simon has learned to lessen the pain associated with her migraine headaches by voluntarily relaxing specific muscles and reducing her blood pressure.This example illustrates:

Introduction to Psychology

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress Coping and Well-Being

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The _ in the brain contributes to the body's maintenance of a steady internal physiological state,called _.

Sensory is to motor what _ is to _.

The somatosensory area is to the auditory area what the _ lobe is to the _ lobe.