Evolution & Behavior
Why might humans have evolved a natural distaste for bitter tastes?
To protect from potentially harmful substances like poison
Which part of the nervous system carries sensory information to the brain?
Sensory Neurons
Which of the following neurotransmitters has been most associated with major depressive disorder?
Serotonin
The Cerebellum aids in
Balance and Coordination
Arush stays up all night on his phone-- what 24-hour cycle is he disrupting in his body?
Circadian Rhythm
An evolutionary psychologist would explain that humans desire social interaction, social acceptance, and social affiliation due to a need for which of the following?
Survival
What nervous system division controls involuntary functions like heartbeat and digestion?
Autonomic
Which of the following psychoactive drugs increases nervous system activity?
Cocaine
The area of the brain stem that is important in controlling breathing is the
Medulla
During the night, Alicia stops breathing repeatedly, frequently gasps for air, and snores loudly (rude)
Alicia is most likely suffering from which of the following conditions?
Sleep apnea
What explains humans’ quick categorization into in-group and out-group from an evolutionary perspective?
To quickly recognize threats from strangers
What is the division of the nervous system that most directly allows voluntary muscle movement
Somatic
Reuptake of a neurotransmitter refers to
absorption of the neurotransmitter into the terminal buttons of the sending neuron
The hypothalamus regulates
Hunger and thirst
Regardless of how long Stuti lies in bed staring at her ceiling, she is unable to fall asleep. When she eventually falls asleep, she wakes up at least 4 times throughout the night. What sleep disorder does Stuti have?
Insomnia
An example of an inborn behavior is:
Turning away from a bitter taste
What does the Parasympathetic Nervous System do?
"Rest and Digest": heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, relaxation
What is the function of a neurotransmitter?
(Their function is to transmit ________ to ________)
Their function is to transmit signals from nerve cells to target cells
An image projected to the left visual field of a split-brained person will be processed in the
Right visual cortex
While at a sleepover, Josslyn sees Isa's eyes moving around in her sleep, and it freaks her out. What stage of sleep is Isa in?
REM
Which of the following is NOT a reason evolutionary psychologists believe humans seek social acceptance?
A) Survival benefits
B) Achievement motivation
C) Protection from predators
D) Reproductive advantages
B) Achievement Motivation
What are the 2 divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System
Somatic and Autonomic
What does GABA do? (At least 2 functions)
The pituitary gland is controlled by the
Hypothalamus
The reticular activating system influences
Alertness and arousal