Psych 101 Quiz 2.docx

Psych 101 Quiz 2

·         Question 1

2 out of 2 points

During the past hour, nine-month-old Heather has engaged in each of the following actions. Which action was NOT controlled by her medulla?​

·         Question 2

2 out of 2 points

Which type of study provides the clearest way to address the nature-nurture question?​

·         Question 3

2 out of 2 points

The structure of the endocrine system responsible for secreting releasing factors is the ____.​

·         Question 4

2 out of 2 points

The medulla ____.​

·         Question 5

2 out of 2 points

Damage to Broca’s area can lead to​

·         Question 6

2 out of 2 points

The ______ is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories.​

·         Question 7

2 out of 2 points

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete other hormones that promote muscle development?​

·         Question 8

2 out of 2 points

Christopher suffered a traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident. Since the accident, he has great difficulty in forming new memories but remembers his childhood well, which suggests that his ____ was damaged.​

·         Question 9

2 out of 2 points

​ A neurotransmitter is released into a synapse, but it has no effect on a neighboring neuron. Which of the following BEST accounts for the unresponsiveness of the neighboring neuron?

·         Question 10

0 out of 2 points

Which part of the brain is best described as responsible for piecing together sensory input to form meaningful perceptions of the world?​

·         Question 11

0 out of 2 points

Which of these best identifies the soma’s function?​

·         Question 12

2 out of 2 points

What is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories?​

·         Question 13

2 out of 2 points

If your parietal lobe is damaged, you would have difficulty ____.​

·         Question 14

2 out of 2 points

During his first three years of life, Jason has developed many motor skills like crawling, walking, and running that require his muscles to move efficiently and smoothly. In terms of brain function, Jason’s motor development is the result of which process?​

·         Question 15

2 out of 2 points

​ The physiological changes associated with the stress, danger, or exertion are caused by the ____ nervous system.

·         Question 16

2 out of 2 points

Shelley drinks two caffeinated grande lattes every morning. In terms of neurotransmission, what is happening in Shelley’s body?​

·         Question 17

0 out of 2 points

Which technique can best be described as using the measurement of radioactive isotopes to evaluate the activity of the brain?​

·         Question 18

2 out of 2 points

In the autonomic nervous system, _______ is to release, as ______ is to replenish.​

·         Question 19

2 out of 2 points

What best identifies the job of a synapse? ​

·         Question 20

2 out of 2 points

What cortical areas are important for helping us piece together sensory input?​