Question 1

Studying the evolution of behavior is more difficult than studying the evolution of physical traits mainly because

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A)   behaviors tend to evolve more slowly.
B)   natural selection generally does not operate on behaviors.
C)   behaviors are more susceptible to genetic drift.
D)   behaviors may occur infrequently and may not last very long.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Darwin's theory of natural selection is MOST directly related to which of the text's unifying themes in psychology?

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A)   heredity and environment jointly influence behavior
B)   psychology is theoretically diverse
C)   people's experience of the world is highly subjective
D)   psychology evolves in a sociohistorical contextE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Nadine had a stroke that was confined to the right side of her brain.Based on hemispheric lateralization studies you might expect that Nadine would have the most problems with tasks that require

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A)   spatial skills, such as fitting together puzzle pieces.
B)   language and communication.
C)   fine motor coordination.
D)   mathematics and logical reasoning skills.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Bonnie has a disease that disrupts the functioning of her hypothalamus.With which of the following areas of functioning is she likely to have serious difficulty?

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A)   reading, writing, and tasting.
B)   thinking, problem solving, and hearing.
C)   eating, drinking, and body temperature control.
D)   sexual motivation, tasting, and controlling fine motor movements.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation.Based on the research which investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains,you might suggest that he will recognize the words he hears most quickly if he

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A)   puts the earphone in his left ear.
B)   closes his eyes while he listens to the conversation.
C)   keeps switching the earphone from ear to ear.
D)   puts the earphone in his right ear.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Donald and Ronald are identical twins who have been raised apart,in separate adoptive homes.However,both brothers have developed the same psychological disorder.This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

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A)   environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in this disorder.
B)   both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to this disorder.
C)   genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in this disorder.
D)   neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to this disorder.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

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A)   phenotype.
B)   polygenic inheritance.
C)   stereotype.
D)   genotype.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Joe Camel believes that smoking tobacco is beneficial when he is studying because nicotine is an ____ for acetylcholine,which ____.

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A)   agonist; contributes to attention, arousal, and memory
B)   antagonist; contributes to attention, arousal, and memory
C)   agonist; regulates sleep and wakefulness
D)   antagonist; regulates sleep and wakefulnessE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

If a patient has severe damage to the prefrontal cortex,you would predict that he might also have difficulty

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A)   identifying visually complex materials.
B)   planning, paying attention, and getting organized.
C)   identifying objects by touch.
D)   hearing sounds.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The next time you have an itch on your foot,the itch sensation will be sensed in your ____ lobe and the ____ lobe will transmit the message to move your hand and arm to scratch the itch.

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A)   parietal; frontal
B)   frontal; parietal
C)   temporal; frontal
D)   parietal; occipitalE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The enclosing sheaths that protect the brain and spinal cord are referred to as

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A)   meninges.
B)   glia.
C)   ventricles.
D)   cerebrospinal sheaths.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Dr.Small is interested in comparing the hereditary nature of shyness in people; the best method for him to use to determine whether shyness is inherited is through twin studies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ____________________ serves as a bridge between the brainstem and the cerebellum.

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The answer of The ____________________ serves as a bridge between...

Question 14

Information is received by a neuron through the ____ and is transmitted towards other neurons through the ____.

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A)   dendrites; soma
B)   dendrites; axon
C)   axon; dendrites
D)   soma; axonE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The brain structure that appears to play a vital role in the regulation of temperature regulation,hunger,thirst,and sexual motivation is the

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A)   hypothalamus.
B)   limbic system.
C)   thalamus.
D)   cerebrum.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring his finger to a stop on his nose because one of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the

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A)   cerebellum.
B)   corpus callosum.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   medulla.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Taylor has to have brain surgery to remove a tumor from her temporal lobe.As the surgery progresses,the surgeon plans to map out specific brain functions in the areas adjacent to the tumor.The method that the surgeon is MOST likely to use is

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A)   electrical stimulation of the brain (ES
B)  .
B)   computerized tomography (CT)  scanning.
C)   positron emission tomography (PET)  scanning.
D)   stereotaxic lesioning.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

An agonist

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A)   blocks the action of neurotransmitters.
B)   prevents reuptake of neurotransmitters.
C)   mimics the action of a neurotransmitter.
D)   extends the absolute refractory period of neural transmission.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

Nadine had a stroke that was confined to the right side of her brain.Based on hemispheric lateralization studies you might expect that Nadine would have the most problems with tasks that require

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The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring his finger to a stop on his nose because one of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the

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Bonnie has a disease that disrupts the functioning of her hypothalamus.With which of the following areas of functioning is she likely to have serious difficulty?

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An agonist

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The enclosing sheaths that protect the brain and spinal cord are referred to as

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If a patient has severe damage to the prefrontal cortex,you would predict that he might also have difficulty

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Information is received by a neuron through the and is transmitted towards other neurons through the .

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Darwin's theory of natural selection is MOST directly related to which of the text's unifying themes in psychology?

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Studying the evolution of behavior is more difficult than studying the evolution of physical traits mainly because

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Taylor has to have brain surgery to remove a tumor from her temporal lobe.As the surgery progresses,the surgeon plans to map out specific brain functions in the areas adjacent to the tumor.The method that the surgeon is MOST likely to use is

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The ____________________ serves as a bridge between the brainstem and the cerebellum.

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The brain structure that appears to play a vital role in the regulation of temperature regulation,hunger,thirst,and sexual motivation is the

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Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation.Based on the research which investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains,you might suggest that he will recognize the words he hears most quickly if he

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Joe Camel believes that smoking tobacco is beneficial when he is studying because nicotine is an for acetylcholine,which .

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Dr.Small is interested in comparing the hereditary nature of shyness in people; the best method for him to use to determine whether shyness is inherited is through twin studies.

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Donald and Ronald are identical twins who have been raised apart,in separate adoptive homes.However,both brothers have developed the same psychological disorder.This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

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The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

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The next time you have an itch on your foot,the itch sensation will be sensed in your lobe and the lobe will transmit the message to move your hand and arm to scratch the itch.

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Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

Nadine had a stroke that was confined to the right side of her brain.Based on hemispheric lateralization studies you might expect that Nadine would have the most problems with tasks that require

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The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring his finger to a stop on his nose because one of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the

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Bonnie has a disease that disrupts the functioning of her hypothalamus.With which of the following areas of functioning is she likely to have serious difficulty?

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An agonist

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The enclosing sheaths that protect the brain and spinal cord are referred to as

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If a patient has severe damage to the prefrontal cortex,you would predict that he might also have difficulty

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Information is received by a neuron through the ____ and is transmitted towards other neurons through the ____.

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Darwin's theory of natural selection is MOST directly related to which of the text's unifying themes in psychology?

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Studying the evolution of behavior is more difficult than studying the evolution of physical traits mainly because

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Taylor has to have brain surgery to remove a tumor from her temporal lobe.As the surgery progresses,the surgeon plans to map out specific brain functions in the areas adjacent to the tumor.The method that the surgeon is MOST likely to use is

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The ____________________ serves as a bridge between the brainstem and the cerebellum.

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The brain structure that appears to play a vital role in the regulation of temperature regulation,hunger,thirst,and sexual motivation is the

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Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation.Based on the research which investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains,you might suggest that he will recognize the words he hears most quickly if he

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Joe Camel believes that smoking tobacco is beneficial when he is studying because nicotine is an ____ for acetylcholine,which ____.

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Dr.Small is interested in comparing the hereditary nature of shyness in people; the best method for him to use to determine whether shyness is inherited is through twin studies.

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Donald and Ronald are identical twins who have been raised apart,in separate adoptive homes.However,both brothers have developed the same psychological disorder.This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

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The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

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