Question 1

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)  temporalE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

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 periodE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

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.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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 verballyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal
B)  Parietal
C)  Temporal
D)  HypothalamusE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  fiveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 lobeE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Drugs that block a neurotransmitter' activity are called

Accepted Answer

A)  agonists.
B)  antagonists.
C)  excitatory.
D)  reuptake inhibitors.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA
B)  serotonin
C)  dopamine
D)  acetylcholineE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

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.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What is the maximum value for heritability?

Accepted Answer

A)  0) 1
B)  1) 0
C)  10
D)  100E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrite
B)  neuron
C)  axon
D)  myelin sheathE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

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)  parasympatheticE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla
B)  hypothalamus
C)  pons
D)  thalamusE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The autonomic nervous system controls skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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)  cerebellumE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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)  synapsesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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 lobesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Biological Psychology

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:

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

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

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What is the maximum value for heritability?

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The work of a behavioral neuroscientist involves studying:

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

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The autonomic nervous system controls skeletal muscles.

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

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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

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

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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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

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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

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Drugs that block a neurotransmitter' activity are called

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

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

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

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

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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?

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The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

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