Question 1

Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field,yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because his right hemisphere perceived the object,but does not house the language function needed for naming it
B)  Because the image was processed on his left hemisphere,which is required for naming objects
C)  Because pointing is something done with the right hand
D)  Because the right hemisphere of the brain is where objects are seen

Question 2

The small gap between adjacent neurons is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  gli A
B)  myelin sheath.
C)  synaptic cleft.
D)  terminal.

Question 3

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in language tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  the front hemisphere
B)  the rear hemisphere
C)  the left hemisphere
D)  the right hemisphere

Question 4

Aaron is working at his job as an editor of a science magazine when a reporter places an article on his desk entitled "Gene for Optimism Found." To avoid confusing the readers about what the scientists most likely found,what could Aaron change the title to?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Pessimists are Missing a Crucial Gene"
B)  "Scientists Find Gene's Purpose is to Increase Optimism"
C)  "Scientists Find the Single Gene for Optimism"
D)  "Gene Found to be a Factor in Optimism"

Question 5

Which of the following is the most clearly adaptive for humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  hiccups
B)  the fight-or-flight response
C)  schizophrenia
D)  red hair

Question 6

In general,the _____ of a neuron receives messages from other cells.The neuron can then pass the message onto another neuron via its _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  axon; dendrites
B)  dendrites; axon
C)  myelin; cell body
D)  cell body; myelin

Question 7

The left and right cerebral hemispheres are connected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital lobe.
B)  pons.
C)  sylvian fissure.
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 8

A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function.Of the following,which is the most likely result? The dog:

Accepted Answer

A)  could no longer hear.
B)  could no longer see.
C)  lapsed into a complete and irreversible comA.
D)  became hyper alert and no longer slept normally.

Question 9

The cell body is enclosed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  axon
B)  dendrite
C)  cell membrane
D)  myelin sheath

Question 10

Damage to the medulla can seriously impair one's ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  sing.
B)  write.
C)  breathe.
D)  metabolize food.

Question 11

The division of the nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body is the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral nervous
B)  endocrine
C)  central nervous
D)  secondary nervous

Question 12

The entire area composed of the axon terminal of one neuron,the synaptic cleft,and the dendrite,or cell body of the next neuron is called the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synaptic vesicle
B)  synaptic knob
C)  synaptic space
D)  synapse

Question 13

Tourette's syndrome-a condition marked by erratic and repetitive facial and muscle movements (called tics) and frequent noise making such as grunting,snorting,or sniffing-is believed to be caused by an imbalance in the

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus.
B)  medulla.
C)  basil ganglia.
D)  thalamus.

Question 14

Jack suffered a brain injury as a result of hitting his head while waterskiing.One of the problems that developed was that Jack could not pronounce certain words correctly for a long period of time until he had extensive speech therapy.Now Jack can speak as he did before his accident.This is an example of _____________,which allowed the structure and function of Jack's brain cells to change to adjust to the trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptology
B)  neural stagnation
C)  neuroplasticity
D)  the reflex arc

Question 15

The deer waits motionlessly,hidden in the thicket as the band of hunters approach.As they get closer,their dogs bark,picking up the scent of their prey.In a futile effort to escape,the deer bolts.Which of the following most accurately describes the nervous system of the hunted deer at this point:

Accepted Answer

A)  Its sympathetic nerve fibers are more active than its parasympathetic nerve fibers
B)  Its parasympathetic nerve fibers are more active than its sympathetic nerve fibers
C)  Both its sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers are equally active
D)  Neither it sympathetic nor its parasympathetic nerve fibers are aroused

Question 16

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in voluntary movement,processing rewards,and mood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the reasons to be skeptical of news reports claiming that scientists have found the gene for a common mental illness,such as schizophrenia or depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental illnesses are generally caused by environmental factors,not genes.
B)  Scientists lack the technology to link specific disorders to only a single gene.
C)  Most complicated disorders are influenced by a combination of genes.
D)  News reports about science discoveries are almost always biased.

Question 18

The myelin sheath:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a special substance protecting the dendrites.
B)  helps to speed up transmission of neural messages.
C)  is responsible for polarization.
D)  all of the above

Question 19

There are approximately __________ individual cells in your brain alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 million
B)  100 million
C)  100 billion
D)  10 trillion

Question 20

Behavioral genetics is the study of how

Accepted Answer

A)  specific phenotypes influence genotypes.
B)  different behaviors lead to changes in the genetic code.
C)  genes and environment influence behavior.
D)  monozygotic twins are created.

Exam 3: Biological Psychology

The division of the nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body is the __________ system.

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In general,the _ of a neuron receives messages from other cells.The neuron can then pass the message onto another neuron via its _.

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Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field,yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?

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There are approximately __________ individual cells in your brain alone.

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Damage to the medulla can seriously impair one's ability to:

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Which of the following is the most clearly adaptive for humans?

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Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in language tasks?

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Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in voluntary movement,processing rewards,and mood?

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Tourette's syndrome-a condition marked by erratic and repetitive facial and muscle movements (called tics) and frequent noise making such as grunting,snorting,or sniffing-is believed to be caused by an imbalance in the

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The left and right cerebral hemispheres are connected by the:

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The small gap between adjacent neurons is the:

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The deer waits motionlessly,hidden in the thicket as the band of hunters approach.As they get closer,their dogs bark,picking up the scent of their prey.In a futile effort to escape,the deer bolts.Which of the following most accurately describes the nervous system of the hunted deer at this point:

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A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function.Of the following,which is the most likely result? The dog:

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Aaron is working at his job as an editor of a science magazine when a reporter places an article on his desk entitled "Gene for Optimism Found." To avoid confusing the readers about what the scientists most likely found,what could Aaron change the title to?

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The entire area composed of the axon terminal of one neuron,the synaptic cleft,and the dendrite,or cell body of the next neuron is called the _________.

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Behavioral genetics is the study of how

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The cell body is enclosed by the

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Which of the following is one of the reasons to be skeptical of news reports claiming that scientists have found the gene for a common mental illness,such as schizophrenia or depression?

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The myelin sheath:

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The division of the nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body is the __________ system.

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In general,the _____ of a neuron receives messages from other cells.The neuron can then pass the message onto another neuron via its _____.

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Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field,yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?

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There are approximately __________ individual cells in your brain alone.

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Damage to the medulla can seriously impair one's ability to:

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Which of the following is the most clearly adaptive for humans?

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Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in language tasks?

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Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in voluntary movement,processing rewards,and mood?

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Tourette's syndrome-a condition marked by erratic and repetitive facial and muscle movements (called tics) and frequent noise making such as grunting,snorting,or sniffing-is believed to be caused by an imbalance in the

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The left and right cerebral hemispheres are connected by the:

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The small gap between adjacent neurons is the:

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The deer waits motionlessly,hidden in the thicket as the band of hunters approach.As they get closer,their dogs bark,picking up the scent of their prey.In a futile effort to escape,the deer bolts.Which of the following most accurately describes the nervous system of the hunted deer at this point:

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A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function.Of the following,which is the most likely result? The dog:

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Aaron is working at his job as an editor of a science magazine when a reporter places an article on his desk entitled "Gene for Optimism Found." To avoid confusing the readers about what the scientists most likely found,what could Aaron change the title to?

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The entire area composed of the axon terminal of one neuron,the synaptic cleft,and the dendrite,or cell body of the next neuron is called the _________.

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Behavioral genetics is the study of how

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The cell body is enclosed by the

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Which of the following is one of the reasons to be skeptical of news reports claiming that scientists have found the gene for a common mental illness,such as schizophrenia or depression?

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The myelin sheath:

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