Question 1

The work of a behavioral neuroscientist involves studying:

Accepted Answer

A) the mental events that intervene between stimuli and responses. 
B) the biological foundations of behavior. 
C) the brain's structure but not its function. 
D) psychiatry not psychology. 
A) the mental events that intervene between stimuli and responses. 
B) the biological foundations of behavior. 
C) the brain's structure but not its function. 
D) psychiatry not psychology.

Question 2

The structure in the center of the forebrain that relays sensory information is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C) pons 
D) thalamus 
A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C) pons 
D) thalamus

Question 3

The short fibers which extend from the neurons allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are

Accepted Answer

A) axons 
B) dendrites 
C) nerve bundles 
D) synapses 
A) axons 
B) dendrites 
C) nerve bundles 
D) synapses

Question 4

The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite 
B) neuron 
C) axon 
D) myelin sheath 
A) dendrite 
B) neuron 
C) axon 
D) myelin sheath

Question 5

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can

Accepted Answer

A) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand 
B) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand 
C) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand,but cannot identify it verbally 
D) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand,but cannot identify it verbally 
A) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand 
B) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand 
C) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand,but cannot identify it verbally 
D) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand,but cannot identify it verbally

Question 6

What is the maximum value for heritability?

Accepted Answer

A) 0)1 
B) 1)0 
C) 10 
D) 100 
A) 0)1 
B) 1)0 
C) 10 
D) 100

Question 7

What do we call the state of a neuron when it is not transmitting or receiving messages?

Accepted Answer

A) action potential 
B) resting potential 
C) neutral period 
D) refractory period 
A) action potential 
B) resting potential 
C) neutral period 
D) refractory period

Question 8

The part of the brain that receives sensations of touch,balance,and bodily position is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobe 
B) temporal lobe 
C) parietal lobe 
D) frontal lobe 
A) occipital lobe 
B) temporal lobe 
C) parietal lobe 
D) frontal lobe

Question 9

A brain tumor's growth has caused Dick's vision to suffer.Which lobe of the brain is being affected by the tumor's growth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The part of the brain which controls hearing,does some additional processing of visual information,and is probably the site of permanent memory storage is:

Accepted Answer

A) the occipital lobe. 
B) the temporal lobe. 
C) the parietal lobe. 
D) the frontal lobe. 
A) the occipital lobe. 
B) the temporal lobe. 
C) the parietal lobe. 
D) the frontal lobe.

Question 11

The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerves that control organs and glands is called the ___________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) somatic 
B) autonomic 
C) sympathetic 
D) parasympathetic 
A) somatic 
B) autonomic 
C) sympathetic 
D) parasympathetic

Question 12

The site of many mental processes that are unique to humans (self-awareness,initiative,planning ability,and goal-directed behavior)is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes 
A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes

Question 13

As Joe walks to his car late at night,he hears footsteps behind him.Feeling afraid,Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace.It is likely that Joe's ____________ has been activated

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The autonomic nervous system controls skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The forebrain is one of _______ operationally distinct sections of the brain

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 17

The wrinkling of the surface of the brain serves what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) It cushions the brain and protects it from trauma. 
B) It increases blood flow which brings oxygen and nutrients to neurons. 
C) It allows heat to radiate away from the brain more effectively. 
D) It increases the surface area without increasing the size of the brain. 
A) It cushions the brain and protects it from trauma. 
B) It increases blood flow which brings oxygen and nutrients to neurons. 
C) It allows heat to radiate away from the brain more effectively. 
D) It increases the surface area without increasing the size of the brain.

Question 18

Drugs that block a neurotransmitter' activity are called

Accepted Answer

A) agonists. 
B) antagonists. 
C) excitatory. 
D) reuptake inhibitors. 
A) agonists. 
B) antagonists. 
C) excitatory. 
D) reuptake inhibitors.

Question 19

The ability to recognize objects is based in which of the cerebral lobes?

Accepted Answer

A) Frontal 
B) Parietal 
C) Temporal 
D) Hypothalamus 
A) Frontal 
B) Parietal 
C) Temporal 
D) Hypothalamus

Question 20

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and appetite?

Accepted Answer

A) GABA 
B) serotonin 
C) dopamine 
D) acetylcholine 
A) GABA 
B) serotonin 
C) dopamine 
D) acetylcholine

The work of a behavioral neuroscientist involves studying:

The structure in the center of the forebrain that relays sensory information is called the __________.

The short fibers which extend from the neurons allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are

The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can

What is the maximum value for heritability?

What do we call the state of a neuron when it is not transmitting or receiving messages?

The part of the brain that receives sensations of touch,balance,and bodily position is the __________.

A brain tumor's growth has caused Dick's vision to suffer.Which lobe of the brain is being affected by the tumor's growth?

The part of the brain which controls hearing,does some additional processing of visual information,and is probably the site of permanent memory storage is:

The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerves that control organs and glands is called the ___________ nervous system.

The site of many mental processes that are unique to humans (self-awareness,initiative,planning ability,and goal-directed behavior)is the __________.

As Joe walks to his car late at night,he hears footsteps behind him.Feeling afraid,Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace.It is likely that Joe's ____________ has been activated

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

The autonomic nervous system controls skeletal muscles.

The forebrain is one of _______ operationally distinct sections of the brain

The wrinkling of the surface of the brain serves what purpose?

Drugs that block a neurotransmitter' activity are called

The ability to recognize objects is based in which of the cerebral lobes?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and appetite?

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Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

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Personality

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 3: Biological Psychology

The work of a behavioral neuroscientist involves studying:

The structure in the center of the forebrain that relays sensory information is called the __________.

The short fibers which extend from the neurons allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are

The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can

What is the maximum value for heritability?

What do we call the state of a neuron when it is not transmitting or receiving messages?

The part of the brain that receives sensations of touch,balance,and bodily position is the __________.

A brain tumor's growth has caused Dick's vision to suffer.Which lobe of the brain is being affected by the tumor's growth?

The part of the brain which controls hearing,does some additional processing of visual information,and is probably the site of permanent memory storage is:

The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerves that control organs and glands is called the ___________ nervous system.

The site of many mental processes that are unique to humans (self-awareness,initiative,planning ability,and goal-directed behavior)is the __________.

As Joe walks to his car late at night,he hears footsteps behind him.Feeling afraid,Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace.It is likely that Joe's ____________ has been activated

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

The autonomic nervous system controls skeletal muscles.

The forebrain is one of _______ operationally distinct sections of the brain

The wrinkling of the surface of the brain serves what purpose?

Drugs that block a neurotransmitter' activity are called

The ability to recognize objects is based in which of the cerebral lobes?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and appetite?

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Krause and Corts

Krause and Corts

Filters