The Biological Perspective
The Biological Perspective
Chapter 1
The Biological Perspective
The Biological Perspective
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In the structure of the neuron, the _________receives the messages from other cells
What is the dendrite
100
The technique of studying the brain involves injecting the patient with radioactive glucose?
What is a PET
100
The famous study of Phineas Gage, who survived when a metal rod pierced his skill, is an example of
What is a case study
100
Which neurotransmitter stimulates muscle cells to contract but slows contractions in the heart?
What is acetylcholine
100
This gland(s) is/are known to influence all other glands within the endocrine system?
What is pituitary gland
200
Your psychology professor refers to this as the great relay station of the brain.
What is the thalamus?
200
Shon often sleeps soundly and rarely awakens to any outside noise. However, he cries of Maria's baby can awaken her immediately. _______is the part of the brain responsible for this reaction.
What is reticular formation
200
In the definition of psychology, the term behavior means
What is overt actions and reactions
200
I insulate and protect a neuron's axon, as well as helps to speed along electrical impulses.
What is myelin sheath
200
Involuntary muscles are controlled by the ________nervous system.
What is autonomic
300
Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells generate a fatty substance
What is the myelin
300
The side of the brain that controls the right-handed motor functions
What is the left side
300
Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis focused on
What is early childhood experiences
300
Tyler's grandfather recently suffered a stroke and has had difficulty with language production sever since. Most likely he has experienced damage to this part of his brain
What is left frontal
300
Taylor is a subject in a study on memory and problem solving. The researcher is applying magnetic pulses to her brain through copper wire coils positioned directly above the scalp. Taylor's study would be described as
What is a noninvasive stimulation technique
400
The part of the brain involved in the creation of memories and often linked to Alzheimer's disease
What is the thalamus
400
Heroin mimics the actions of endorphins, inhibiting pain signals and creating a "high" feeling. Heroin is an example of a(n)
What is agonist
400
Which perspective is often referred to as the "third force" in psychology and focuses on a person's freedom of choice in determining their behavior
What is humanism
400
When a neuron is in the resting potential state, the neuron is negatively charged on the _______and positively charged on the ________
What is the inside and outside
400
As you take notes, your heart beats at a normal rate. Your breathing is normal and your stomach slowly digest your earlier meal. This division of the peripheral nervous is currently in action
What is the parasympathetic
500
Tamika is recovering from a brain injury. she is able to speak fluently but often uses incorrect words in a sentence. In one instance at a friend's birthday party, she said, "I would like something to drink. Can I have some battery?" Tamika's problem is known as
What is Wernicke's aphasia
500
John has had difficulty sleeping for the past 6 months and his body seemingly no longer differentiates between night and day. His doctor believes the problem lies with John's endocrine system. What gland will John's physician focus on
What is the pineal
500
A researcher wants to study the effects of texting on driving. Students in group A drive a car in a computer game and see how many virtual accidents they have. Students in group B are asked to drive the same virtual car but hey must respond to and send at least three text. The number of virtual accidents is measured for each group. The independent variable would be
What is texting
500
Hayleigh has suffered a severe blow to the back of her head when she was thrown from her horse. Subsequently, her occipital lobe bas been injured. Which of her five senses has the highest chance of being affected
What is vision
500
Tre and De are synchronized dancers for the neighborhood team. They often work long hours to ensure the movements in their routine are perfectly timed. What part of their brains must De and Tre rely most upon
What is the cerebellum
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