Question 1

People's genetic makeup is their

Accepted Answer

A) genome. 
B) genotype. 
C) phenotype. 
D) mRNA. 
A) genome. 
B) genotype. 
C) phenotype. 
D) mRNA.

Question 2

__________ refers to the identification of brain areas that are active during a specific psychological task over and above a baseline rate of activity.

Accepted Answer

A) Localization of function 
B) Functional tomography 
C) Lateralization of function 
D) Hemispheric specificity 
A) Localization of function 
B) Functional tomography 
C) Lateralization of function 
D) Hemispheric specificity

Question 3

__________ neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons,whereas __________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

Accepted Answer

A) Excitatory;inhibitory 
B) Inhibitory;excitatory 
C) Augmentation;depletion 
D) Depletion;augmentation 
A) Excitatory;inhibitory 
B) Inhibitory;excitatory 
C) Augmentation;depletion 
D) Depletion;augmentation

Question 4

What neurotransmitter is responsible for pain reduction and increased appetite?

Accepted Answer

A) Endorphin 
B) Anandamide 
C) Dopamine 
D) Serotonin 
A) Endorphin 
B) Anandamide 
C) Dopamine 
D) Serotonin

Question 5

A cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) epidermal cell. 
B) glial cell. 
C) myelin cell. 
D) adipose cell. 
A) epidermal cell. 
B) glial cell. 
C) myelin cell. 
D) adipose cell.

Question 6

Which noninvasive technique allows researchers to directly manipulate the brain by interrupting the brain function of a specific region?

Accepted Answer

A) Transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B) Magnetoencephalography 
C) Functional MRI 
D) Psychosurgery 
A) Transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B) Magnetoencephalography 
C) Functional MRI 
D) Psychosurgery

Question 7

A functional MRI (fMRI)measures

Accepted Answer

A) the release of energy from water in biological tissue. 
B) changes in the brain's activity levels. 
C) structures of the brain. 
D) structural detail of various structures. 
A) the release of energy from water in biological tissue. 
B) changes in the brain's activity levels. 
C) structures of the brain. 
D) structural detail of various structures.

Question 8

The function of the __________ is to manufacture and renew neuronal cell components.

Accepted Answer

A) soma 
B) synapse 
C) nervous system 
D) endorphins 
A) soma 
B) synapse 
C) nervous system 
D) endorphins

Question 9

The following are misconceptions about heritability except

Accepted Answer

A) heritability is estimated by family studies,twin studies,and adoption studies. 
B) heritability applies to a single individual rather than differences among individuals. 
C) heritability is a fixed number. 
D) heritability tells us whether a trait can be changed. 
A) heritability is estimated by family studies,twin studies,and adoption studies. 
B) heritability applies to a single individual rather than differences among individuals. 
C) heritability is a fixed number. 
D) heritability tells us whether a trait can be changed.

Question 10

The brain communicates to other parts of the body via

Accepted Answer

A) neurons. 
B) dendrites. 
C) nerve bundles. 
D) terminal button. 
A) neurons. 
B) dendrites. 
C) nerve bundles. 
D) terminal button.

Question 11

Fraternal twins share approximately __________ percent of their genetic material.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 80 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 80 
D) 100

Question 12

The largest component of the cerebrum or forebrain is the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral cortex. 
B) motor cortex. 
C) frontal lobe. 
D) sensory cortex. 
A) cerebral cortex. 
B) motor cortex. 
C) frontal lobe. 
D) sensory cortex.

Question 13

A __________ is a complex arrangement consisting of a gap between the specialized patches of membrane located on the sending and receiving neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) neuronal membrane 
B) synaptic vesicle 
C) terminal button 
D) synapse 
A) neuronal membrane 
B) synaptic vesicle 
C) terminal button 
D) synapse

Question 14

Synaptic vesicles are analogous to

Accepted Answer

A) the gate in a fence. 
B) a gel capsule filled with cold medication. 
C) a vacuum cleaning up dirt. 
D) the prongs on an electrical plug. 
A) the gate in a fence. 
B) a gel capsule filled with cold medication. 
C) a vacuum cleaning up dirt. 
D) the prongs on an electrical plug.

Question 15

Hamish suffered a severe stroke on the right side of his brain.As a result,he frequently neglects the left side of his body and only grooms and dresses the right side of his body.Based on his behaviour,Hamish's stroke occurred in what lobe of his brain?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Action potentials are always the same strength. 
B) Action potentials will jump from node to node on myelinated axons. 
C) Action potentials are graded in size. 
D) Action potentials travel down the axon. 
A) Action potentials are always the same strength. 
B) Action potentials will jump from node to node on myelinated axons. 
C) Action potentials are graded in size. 
D) Action potentials travel down the axon.

Question 17

The visual cortex,and most of our visual processes,is in what lobe of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Temporal lobe 
B) Occipital lobe 
C) Frontal lobe 
D) Parietal lobe 
A) Temporal lobe 
B) Occipital lobe 
C) Frontal lobe 
D) Parietal lobe

Question 18

The central nervous system consists of

Accepted Answer

A) the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. 
B) the brain and spinal cord. 
C) muscles and glands. 
D) sense organs and sensory neurons. 
A) the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. 
B) the brain and spinal cord. 
C) muscles and glands. 
D) sense organs and sensory neurons.

Question 19

The set of observable traits an individual has is called their __________,which is based on their genetic makeup or __________.

Accepted Answer

A) genotype;phenotype 
B) phenotype;genotype 
C) chromosomes;genes 
D) genes;chromosomes 
A) genotype;phenotype 
B) phenotype;genotype 
C) chromosomes;genes 
D) genes;chromosomes

Question 20

Which of the following processes is not involved in fine-tuning connections in the brain during the initial stages of neural development?

Accepted Answer

A) Synaptogenesis 
B) Pruning 
C) Neurogenesis 
D) Myelination 
A) Synaptogenesis 
B) Pruning 
C) Neurogenesis 
D) Myelination

Exam 3: D: Biological Psychology

People's genetic makeup is their

__________ refers to the identification of brain areas that are active during a specific psychological task over and above a baseline rate of activity.

__________ neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons,whereas __________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

What neurotransmitter is responsible for pain reduction and increased appetite?

A cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work is called a(n)

Which noninvasive technique allows researchers to directly manipulate the brain by interrupting the brain function of a specific region?

A functional MRI (fMRI)measures

The function of the __________ is to manufacture and renew neuronal cell components.

The following are misconceptions about heritability except

The brain communicates to other parts of the body via

Fraternal twins share approximately __________ percent of their genetic material.

The largest component of the cerebrum or forebrain is the

A __________ is a complex arrangement consisting of a gap between the specialized patches of membrane located on the sending and receiving neuron.

Synaptic vesicles are analogous to

Hamish suffered a severe stroke on the right side of his brain.As a result,he frequently neglects the left side of his body and only grooms and dresses the right side of his body.Based on his behaviour,Hamish's stroke occurred in what lobe of his brain?

Which of the following statements is not true?

The visual cortex,and most of our visual processes,is in what lobe of the brain?

The central nervous system consists of

The set of observable traits an individual has is called their __________,which is based on their genetic makeup or __________.

Which of the following processes is not involved in fine-tuning connections in the brain during the initial stages of neural development?

A: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

B: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

C: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

D: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

A: Research Methods

B: Research Methods

C: Research Methods

D: Research Methods

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

A: Thinking,reasoning,and Language

B: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

C: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

D: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

A: Intelligence and Iq Testing

B: Intelligence and Iq Testing

C: Intelligence and Iq Testing

D: Intelligence and Iq Testing

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Emotion and Motivation

B: Emotion and Motivation

C: Emotion and Motivation

D: Emotion and Motivation

A: Stress,coping,and Health

B: Stress,coping,and Health

C: Stress,coping,and Health

D: Stress,coping,and Health

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

D: Social Psychology

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons,whereas neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

The set of observable traits an individual has is called their ,which is based on their genetic makeup or .