Question 1

In regard to the brain,the term "plasticity" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

"Changeability" is another way of thinking of the brain's plasticity potential.

Question 2

________ is the creation of new neurons in the adult brain.

Accepted Answer

Although it was once thought that neurons could not grow past a certain age,now we know that neurogenesis can occur well into adulthood.

Question 3

After removal of a tumor from the LEFT side of her brain,Sharon recovered well.However,some of her former abilities are now limited.Which of the following abilities are most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Mathematical ability is primarily handled by the left side of the brain for most people.

Question 4

The left cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

Accepted Answer

The left cerebral hemisphere primarily controls the right side of the body, as the various nerve pathways cross over from one side of the brain to the opposite side of the body.

Question 5

________ culture refers to tangible items that have been produced by human activity.

Accepted Answer

Material culture refers to physical or tangible items that are products of human activity. These can include things like clothing, tools, art, architecture, and more. It is distinct from conceptual culture, which refers to intangible elements like beliefs, ideas, and values.

Question 6

The right cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

Accepted Answer

The right cerebral hemisphere controls the left side of the body, vice versa.

Question 7

Mental processes that are related to perception,memory,and learning that are present in all people irrespective of their culture are called ________ universals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mental processes that are related to perception,memory,and...

Question 8

As your textbook authors note,every human being on the planet requires certain essentials in order to survive.These include food,shelter,protection,and health,along with other factors.Collectively these are called biological ________.

Accepted Answer

Biological universals refer to the basic necessities that every human requires for survival, such as food, shelter, protection, and health. Pragmatics, norms, and mores refer to cultural or social factors, but not necessarily biological needs.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of culture discussed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

Culture is a socially constructed event,not a physical phenomenon.

Question 10

Cultural universals would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Cultural universals are activities shared by all cultures; in this case,the use of language.

Question 11

The ability of the brain to change in response to experience or damage is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to modify its connections and reorganize itself throughout an individual's life in response to changes in the environment or experience. This includes the ability to recover from damage, as well as to adapt to new learning and experiences. A is not a term used in neuroscience, B refers to a region in the brainstem that is involved in regulating sleep and arousal, and C refers specifically to the generation of new neurons in the brain.

Question 12

Jack suffered a brain injury as a result of hitting his head while waterskiing.One of the problems that developed was that Jack could not pronounce certain words correctly for a long period of time until he had extensive speech therapy,and can now speak as he did before his accident.This is an example of the brain's __________ which allowed the structure and function of his brain cells to change to adjust to the trauma.

Accepted Answer

This allowed Jack's brain to adapt after the trauma.

Question 13

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is better at math,logical reasoning,and language tasks?

Accepted Answer

The left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is typically associated with tasks involving math, logical reasoning, and language processing.

Question 14

The thick band of neurons that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres is called the ___________.

Accepted Answer

The corpus callosum is a thick band of neurons that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres, allowing for communication and transfer of information between the two sides of the brain. The cortex is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher-level thinking and processing, the cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and consists of the cerebral hemispheres, and the cerebellum is located at the back of the brain and is responsible for coordination and balance.

Question 15

Reynolds is discussing the concept of non-material culture with his class.Which of the following might he cite as an example of such culture?

Accepted Answer

Non-material culture refers to language,categories,beliefs,attitudes,and norms.

Question 16

Assume that you are testing a split-brain human subject whose language center is in his left hemisphere.If you place a house key into his left hand,he will:

Accepted Answer

Because the corpus callosum has been split,this would be the likely outcome as the hemispheres lose their ability to communicate with each other.

Question 17

Malik has developed an illness that afflicts one specific area of his cerebral cortex.The primary result is that he has tremendous difficulty recognizing the faces of people he sees.Which area of his cerebrum has been affected?

Accepted Answer

Facial recognition is primarily handled by the right side of the brain for most people.

Question 18

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can ___________.

Accepted Answer

If it was on the right side it would not be identifiable,but on the left the patient could identify it by touch.

Question 19

Why is it that cultures differ so widely from location to location?

Accepted Answer

Culture is described in your textbook as a human-made part of the environment.

Question 20

The development of Internet-capable smartphones has caused some states to pass laws restricting the use of Internet browsing and text-messaging while driving.This phenomenon demonstrates which component of a culture?

Accepted Answer

The bidirectional nature of this influence is seen in this example.

Quiz 2: Foundations of Behavior