Question 1

Which specialty studies the interaction of biology, behavior, and mental processes?

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Question 2

Describe the process of synaptic transmission.

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Question 3

The theory of ________ contends that some members of a species tend to produce more offspring than others because the natural environmental conditions are more conducive to that species.

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Question 4

The two halves of the cerebral cortex are called the __________ .

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Question 5

Gazzaniga suggests that we think of the human mind as neither a single nor a dual entity but rather as a

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Gazzaniga argues that the human mind is not a single or dual entity but rather a confederation of minds. This means that different parts of the brain may have different functions and operate somewhat independently, leading to a fragmented but cohesive overall experience of consciousness.

Question 6

The notion that we use only ____ percent of our brains is false and came about during a time when neuroscientists lacked not only the technology but had not figured out the functions of many coritical areas.

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Although there is no definitive answer to how much of our brain we use, neuroscientists today agree that we use a much higher percentage of our brain's capacity. The notion that we use only 10% of our brains is still a popular myth, despite being discredited by science.

Question 7

________ refers to the tendency for each hemisphere of the brain to take control of different functions.

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Cerebral dominance, also known as lateralization, refers to the fact that each hemisphere of the brain tends to specialize in certain functions. For example, the left hemisphere is typically more involved in language and logical processing, while the right hemisphere is more involved in spatial reasoning and creativity.

Question 8

How does Down syndrome occur and what are the repercussions of the disorder?

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Question 9

Which endocrine glands produce hormones that energize your body for "fight-or-flight" responses?

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Question 10

In most people, ________ of the brain is(are) most involved in visual and spatial activities.

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Research has shown that the right side of the brain is most involved in visual and spatial activities, such as recognizing faces and spatial navigation.

Question 11

Dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine are three examples of __________ .

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Question 12

When you type on a computer keyboard, which division of your nervous system sends the instructions that control your fingers?

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Question 13

After being hit in the head by a baseball, Beverly had problems with cognitive functioning, especially planning. Which of her cortical lobes was most likely affected by this injury?

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Question 14

Damage to the __________ of the brain can result in problems with spatial orientation.

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Question 15

Describe the structures and the function of the neuron.

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Question 16

________ results from an extra 21ˢᵗ chromosome.

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Question 17

Researchers have determined that the processing style of the ________ hemisphere is more ________ than the ________ hemisphere.

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The left hemisphere is known for its analytical and logical processing style, while the right hemisphere is more specialized for holistic and spatial processing. Research has consistently found that the left hemisphere is more analytical than the right hemisphere, making choice A the best answer.

Question 18

Researcher Roger Sperry won a Nobel prize for his research on epilepsy. Sperry cut through the ________ which joins the two hemispheres of the brain.

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Roger Sperry cut through the corpus callosum which joins the two hemispheres of the brain, in his research on epilepsy.

Question 19

When you walk on a balance beam, which neural structure helps you maintain your equilibrium?

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Question 20

Compare the endocrine and nervous systems in terms of how they communicate information throughout the body.

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Quiz 2: Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature