Question 1

Heredity refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the transmission of characteristics from parents to children through genetics. 
B)  the transmission of characteristics from parents to children through genetics and environment. 
C)  a statistical estimate of observed variation in a population caused by genetic variation. 
D)  the extent to which organisms differ from each other. 
A)  the transmission of characteristics from parents to children through genetics. 
B)  the transmission of characteristics from parents to children through genetics and environment. 
C)  a statistical estimate of observed variation in a population caused by genetic variation. 
D)  the extent to which organisms differ from each other.

Question 2

What is one way the hypothalamus influences physical growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  by affecting the release of growth hormone 
B)  by activating calcium receptors in the bones and tissues 
C)  by directing the reception of growth hormone at the receptor sites 
D)  by absorbing growth hormone 
A)  by affecting the release of growth hormone 
B)  by activating calcium receptors in the bones and tissues 
C)  by directing the reception of growth hormone at the receptor sites 
D)  by absorbing growth hormone

Question 3

You conducted a large study that examined children who carry a gene linked to depression,who experienced severe environmental trauma,or both.Based on your knowledge regarding the interaction between environment and genetics,who is most likely to show signs of depression later in life?

Accepted Answer

A)  those who showed early signs of depression 
B)  those who carried the gene linked to depression 
C)  those who showed both early signs of depression and carried the depression-linked gene 
D)  none of the children would be predicted to more likely develop depression 
A)  those who showed early signs of depression 
B)  those who carried the gene linked to depression 
C)  those who showed both early signs of depression and carried the depression-linked gene 
D)  none of the children would be predicted to more likely develop depression

Question 4

You might think of the pituitary gland as the master gland because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  is in the brain,the master of the body. 
B)  allows for the mastery of skills. 
C)  facilitates cognitive mastery of problems. 
D)  controls the release of hormones throughout the system. 
A)  is in the brain,the master of the body. 
B)  allows for the mastery of skills. 
C)  facilitates cognitive mastery of problems. 
D)  controls the release of hormones throughout the system.

Question 5

What happens when the action potential reaches the terminal button?

Accepted Answer

A)  The signal terminates,or ends. 
B)  The signal causes the vesicles to release neurotransmitters. 
C)  The terminal button sends it down the axon. 
D)  The signal causes reuptake of neurotransmitters in the synapse. 
A)  The signal terminates,or ends. 
B)  The signal causes the vesicles to release neurotransmitters. 
C)  The terminal button sends it down the axon. 
D)  The signal causes reuptake of neurotransmitters in the synapse.

Question 6

The effects of the central nervous system on the endocrine system are largely mediated by which brain structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral cortex 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  thalamus 
A)  cerebral cortex 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  thalamus

Question 7

Why are gametes unique?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain half of every chromosome pair. 
B)  They allow a doubling of the paired chromosomes. 
C)  They exclusively contain X or Y chromosomes. 
D)  They are fertilized zygotes. 
A)  They contain half of every chromosome pair. 
B)  They allow a doubling of the paired chromosomes. 
C)  They exclusively contain X or Y chromosomes. 
D)  They are fertilized zygotes.

Question 8

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place,he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his ________.As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions,he calmed down.This response was due to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  endorphins; peripheral nervous system 
B)  sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  central nervous system; peripheral nervous system 
D)  endocrine system; autonomic nervous system 
A)  endorphins; peripheral nervous system 
B)  sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  central nervous system; peripheral nervous system 
D)  endocrine system; autonomic nervous system

Question 9

In general,siblings of different ages raised together have:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same genes but different environments. 
B)  the same environment but different genes. 
C)  different genes and different environments. 
D)  the same genes and same environments. 
A)  the same genes but different environments. 
B)  the same environment but different genes. 
C)  different genes and different environments. 
D)  the same genes and same environments.

Question 10

This brain structure is associated with the formation of memories.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the somatic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling sad 
B)  feeling pins and needles when your arm falls asleep 
C)  feeling where your foot is as you step 
D)  feeling the position on the baseball as you are ready to throw it 
A)  feeling sad 
B)  feeling pins and needles when your arm falls asleep 
C)  feeling where your foot is as you step 
D)  feeling the position on the baseball as you are ready to throw it

Question 12

Beatrice's mother and father both carry a dominant gene for brown eyes and a recessive gene for blue eyes.The probability that Beatrice's eyes are brown is:

Accepted Answer

A)  .75. 
B)  .50. 
C)  .25. 
D)  1.00. 
A)  .75. 
B)  .50. 
C)  .25. 
D)  1.00.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monozygotic twins have the same environment. 
B)  Dizygotic twins have the same genes. 
C)  Nontwin siblings share exactly the same genes. 
D)  Dizygotic twins have different environments. 
A)  Monozygotic twins have the same environment. 
B)  Dizygotic twins have the same genes. 
C)  Nontwin siblings share exactly the same genes. 
D)  Dizygotic twins have different environments.

Question 14

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the ________ in the brain,which relays it to higher association areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  basal ganglia 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  basal ganglia 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebellum

Question 15

Which of the following research goals is NOT a purpose of a knockout mouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine the effects of a removed or disrupted gene on the genome 
B)  to determine the effect of a removed or disrupted gene on other genes 
C)  to determine how a removed gene might interact with the environment 
D)  to reduce the need for MRIs and other techniques to study brain development 
A)  to determine the effects of a removed or disrupted gene on the genome 
B)  to determine the effect of a removed or disrupted gene on other genes 
C)  to determine how a removed gene might interact with the environment 
D)  to reduce the need for MRIs and other techniques to study brain development

Question 16

An overdose of an acetylcholine agonist is most likely to produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue. 
B)  paralysis. 
C)  impulsiveness. 
D)  anxiety. 
A)  fatigue. 
B)  paralysis. 
C)  impulsiveness. 
D)  anxiety.

Question 17

Maria wants to determine whether genetics or environment has a greater influence on intelligence.The best technique for determining this influence would be a study using:

Accepted Answer

A)  monozygotic twins who are reared apart. 
B)  dizygotic twins who are reared apart. 
C)  fraternal twins who are reared apart. 
D)  identical twins who are reared together. 
A)  monozygotic twins who are reared apart. 
B)  dizygotic twins who are reared apart. 
C)  fraternal twins who are reared apart. 
D)  identical twins who are reared together.

Question 18

At conception,one's ________ is fixed,whereas one's ________ is always changing throughout one's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotype; phenotype 
B)  phenotype; genotype 
C)  genotype; dominant gene 
D)  dominant gene; genotype 
A)  genotype; phenotype 
B)  phenotype; genotype 
C)  genotype; dominant gene 
D)  dominant gene; genotype

Question 19

The nodes of Ranvier are:

Accepted Answer

A)  unmyelinated portions of an axon. 
B)  the bulblike endings of axons. 
C)  receptor sites on dendrites. 
D)  myelinated portions of an axon. 
A)  unmyelinated portions of an axon. 
B)  the bulblike endings of axons. 
C)  receptor sites on dendrites. 
D)  myelinated portions of an axon.

Question 20

Which variables of behavioral genetics can be examined with adoption studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics only 
B)  environment only 
C)  genetics and environment 
D)  parenting 
A)  genetics only 
B)  environment only 
C)  genetics and environment 
D)  parenting

Heredity refers to:

What is one way the hypothalamus influences physical growth?

You conducted a large study that examined children who carry a gene linked to depression,who experienced severe environmental trauma,or both.Based on your knowledge regarding the interaction between environment and genetics,who is most likely to show signs of depression later in life?

You might think of the pituitary gland as the master gland because it:

What happens when the action potential reaches the terminal button?

The effects of the central nervous system on the endocrine system are largely mediated by which brain structure?

Why are gametes unique?

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place,he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his .As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions,he calmed down.This response was due to the .

In general,siblings of different ages raised together have:

This brain structure is associated with the formation of memories.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the somatic nervous system?

Beatrice's mother and father both carry a dominant gene for brown eyes and a recessive gene for blue eyes.The probability that Beatrice's eyes are brown is:

Which of the following statements is true?

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the ________ in the brain,which relays it to higher association areas.

Which of the following research goals is NOT a purpose of a knockout mouse?

An overdose of an acetylcholine agonist is most likely to produce:

Maria wants to determine whether genetics or environment has a greater influence on intelligence.The best technique for determining this influence would be a study using:

At conception,one's is fixed,whereas one's is always changing throughout one's lifetime.

The nodes of Ranvier are:

Which variables of behavioral genetics can be examined with adoption studies?

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Exam 3: Biology and Behavior

Heredity refers to:

What is one way the hypothalamus influences physical growth?

You conducted a large study that examined children who carry a gene linked to depression,who experienced severe environmental trauma,or both.Based on your knowledge regarding the interaction between environment and genetics,who is most likely to show signs of depression later in life?

You might think of the pituitary gland as the master gland because it:

What happens when the action potential reaches the terminal button?

The effects of the central nervous system on the endocrine system are largely mediated by which brain structure?

Why are gametes unique?

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place,he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his ________.As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions,he calmed down.This response was due to the ________.

In general,siblings of different ages raised together have:

This brain structure is associated with the formation of memories.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the somatic nervous system?

Beatrice's mother and father both carry a dominant gene for brown eyes and a recessive gene for blue eyes.The probability that Beatrice's eyes are brown is:

Which of the following statements is true?

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the ________ in the brain,which relays it to higher association areas.

Which of the following research goals is NOT a purpose of a knockout mouse?

An overdose of an acetylcholine agonist is most likely to produce:

Maria wants to determine whether genetics or environment has a greater influence on intelligence.The best technique for determining this influence would be a study using:

At conception,one's ________ is fixed,whereas one's ________ is always changing throughout one's lifetime.

The nodes of Ranvier are:

Which variables of behavioral genetics can be examined with adoption studies?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

As Andre came into the room in which his introductory psychology exam would take place,he noticed that his heart rate had increased due to his .As he settled into the test and was able to correctly answer the questions,he calmed down.This response was due to the .

At conception,one's is fixed,whereas one's is always changing throughout one's lifetime.