Question 1

What are genes? Explain how they influence our physical and psychological traits.

Accepted Answer

-Genes are the basic units of heredity;

Question 2

Stan has been extremely afraid of cats since he was scratched as a 5-year-old.Whenever he sees a cat,he starts to feel afraid.If a cat comes towards him,he often runs away immediately as he is afraid of being scratched again.Stan's response is likely a result of the ____________ in the limbic system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Bill was admitted to the hospital last week after he fell.When Bill's son visited,he found his father was unable to get words out in a smooth,connected fashion.If Bill's difficulty speaking is due to brain damage,what is the likely location of the damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Broca's area 
B) Gall's area 
C) Wernicke's area 
D) Korsakoff's area 
A) Broca's area 
B) Gall's area 
C) Wernicke's area 
D) Korsakoff's area

Question 4

The nervous system is comprised of two major parts: __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system 
B) the afferent nervous system and the efferent nervous system 
C) the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system 
D) the brain and the spinal cord 
A) the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system 
B) the afferent nervous system and the efferent nervous system 
C) the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system 
D) the brain and the spinal cord

Question 5

Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) cell body 
B) dendrite 
C) axon 
D) glia 
A) cell body 
B) dendrite 
C) axon 
D) glia

Question 6

The brain is connected to the rest of the body via the:

Accepted Answer

A) corpus callosum. 
B) spinal cord. 
C) limbic system. 
D) cranial nerve. 
A) corpus callosum. 
B) spinal cord. 
C) limbic system. 
D) cranial nerve.

Question 7

The sequence of letters TATAAGGCACCC most likely represents

Accepted Answer

A) the order of genes on a chromosome. 
B) the types of chromosomes in a cell. 
C) the order of amino acids in a gene. 
D) the types of DNA in a chromosome. 
A) the order of genes on a chromosome. 
B) the types of chromosomes in a cell. 
C) the order of amino acids in a gene. 
D) the types of DNA in a chromosome.

Question 8

The process of digesting your last snack or meal or the unconscious regulation of your breathing are all primarily rooted in the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic 
B) limbic 
C) somatic 
D) secondary 
A) autonomic 
B) limbic 
C) somatic 
D) secondary

Question 9

Which part of a neuron transports information from the neuron to other neurons through an electrochemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) soma 
B) axon 
C) dendrite 
D) cell membrane 
A) soma 
B) axon 
C) dendrite 
D) cell membrane

Question 10

______ are responsible for sending and receiving messages throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) Glial cells 
B) Neurons 
C) Nodes of Ranvier 
D) Reuptake inhibitors 
A) Glial cells 
B) Neurons 
C) Nodes of Ranvier 
D) Reuptake inhibitors

Question 11

An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe,so he is on a respirator.Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

Accepted Answer

A) pons 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum 
D) reticular formation 
A) pons 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum 
D) reticular formation

Question 12

Within an interbreeding population,the frequency of genes can change over many generations.This process is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Within an interbreeding population,the frequency of genes...

Question 13

__________ plays a critical role as a neurotransmitter that stimulates voluntary muscle movement directly at the junction between nerves and muscles.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

After split-brain surgery,patients are unable to walk or to care for the physical needs of everyday life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a role in memory and learning is

Accepted Answer

A) glutamate. 
B) GABA. 
C) acetylcholine. 
D) serotonin. 
A) glutamate. 
B) GABA. 
C) acetylcholine. 
D) serotonin.

Question 16

Part of the thrill some people feel from riding roller coasters comes from the beating heart,dry mouth,and sweaty palms they get as the roller coaster slowly climbs the first hill.These physiological responses are all caused by the _______________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

sympatheti

Question 17

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the __________ and the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) brain; spinal cord 
B) autonomic; somatic nervous systems 
C) peripheral nervous system; central nervous system 
D) glands; muscles 
A) brain; spinal cord 
B) autonomic; somatic nervous systems 
C) peripheral nervous system; central nervous system 
D) glands; muscles

Question 18

Producing words generally involves the _____ cerebral hemisphere region called _____ area.

Accepted Answer

A) right; Broca's 
B) left; Broca's 
C) right; Wernicke's 
D) left; Wernicke's 
A) right; Broca's 
B) left; Broca's 
C) right; Wernicke's 
D) left; Wernicke's

Question 19

The cerebellum __________.

Accepted Answer

A) controls blood pressure 
B) is involved in emotional behavior 
C) coordinates actions so that movements are efficient 
D) relays messages from the sensory receptors 
A) controls blood pressure 
B) is involved in emotional behavior 
C) coordinates actions so that movements are efficient 
D) relays messages from the sensory receptors

Question 20

Specialized cells in the brain which send and receive information are called:

Accepted Answer

A) limbic cells. 
B) neurons. 
C) ganglia 
D) gonads. 
A) limbic cells. 
B) neurons. 
C) ganglia 
D) gonads.

What are genes? Explain how they influence our physical and psychological traits.

Bill was admitted to the hospital last week after he fell.When Bill's son visited,he found his father was unable to get words out in a smooth,connected fashion.If Bill's difficulty speaking is due to brain damage,what is the likely location of the damage?

The nervous system is comprised of two major parts: __________.

Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

The brain is connected to the rest of the body via the:

The sequence of letters TATAAGGCACCC most likely represents

The process of digesting your last snack or meal or the unconscious regulation of your breathing are all primarily rooted in the __________ nervous system.

Which part of a neuron transports information from the neuron to other neurons through an electrochemical reaction?

______ are responsible for sending and receiving messages throughout the body.

An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe,so he is on a respirator.Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

Within an interbreeding population,the frequency of genes can change over many generations.This process is called _________________.

__________ plays a critical role as a neurotransmitter that stimulates voluntary muscle movement directly at the junction between nerves and muscles.

After split-brain surgery,patients are unable to walk or to care for the physical needs of everyday life.

The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a role in memory and learning is

Part of the thrill some people feel from riding roller coasters comes from the beating heart,dry mouth,and sweaty palms they get as the roller coaster slowly climbs the first hill.These physiological responses are all caused by the _______________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the and the .

Producing words generally involves the _ cerebral hemisphere region called _ area.

The cerebellum __________.

Specialized cells in the brain which send and receive information are called:

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

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Exam 3: Biological Psychology

What are genes? Explain how they influence our physical and psychological traits.

Bill was admitted to the hospital last week after he fell.When Bill's son visited,he found his father was unable to get words out in a smooth,connected fashion.If Bill's difficulty speaking is due to brain damage,what is the likely location of the damage?

The nervous system is comprised of two major parts: __________.

Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

The brain is connected to the rest of the body via the:

The sequence of letters TATAAGGCACCC most likely represents

The process of digesting your last snack or meal or the unconscious regulation of your breathing are all primarily rooted in the __________ nervous system.

Which part of a neuron transports information from the neuron to other neurons through an electrochemical reaction?

______ are responsible for sending and receiving messages throughout the body.

An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe,so he is on a respirator.Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

Within an interbreeding population,the frequency of genes can change over many generations.This process is called _________________.

__________ plays a critical role as a neurotransmitter that stimulates voluntary muscle movement directly at the junction between nerves and muscles.

After split-brain surgery,patients are unable to walk or to care for the physical needs of everyday life.

The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a role in memory and learning is

Part of the thrill some people feel from riding roller coasters comes from the beating heart,dry mouth,and sweaty palms they get as the roller coaster slowly climbs the first hill.These physiological responses are all caused by the _______________ division of the autonomic nervous system.

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the __________ and the __________.

Producing words generally involves the _____ cerebral hemisphere region called _____ area.

The cerebellum __________.

Specialized cells in the brain which send and receive information are called:

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

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the and the .

Producing words generally involves the _ cerebral hemisphere region called _ area.