Biological Bases of Behavior (AP (Advanced Placement) Psychology): Questions 108 - 113 of 129
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Question number: 108
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Functional Organization of Nervous System
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Specialized cells of nervous system carry:
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| a. | Genes |
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| b. | Codes |
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| c. | Reflexes |
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| d. | Messages |
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| e. | None of the above |
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Question number: 109
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neural Transmission
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Chemicals secreted by neurons that provide the means of synaptic transmission are:
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| a. | neurotransmitters |
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| b. | action potentials |
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| c. | axons |
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| d. | hormones |
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| e. | neurons |
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Question number: 110
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neural Transmission
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The chemicals released at an axon terminal are called
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
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| a. | axonic ions. |
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| b. | synaptic facilitators. |
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| c. | neurotransmitters. |
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| d. | nerve impulse. |
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| e. | neural facilitators. |
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Question number: 111
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Genetics
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Which of the following statement is incorrect?
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
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| a. | intelligence has a genetic basis |
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| b. | trait such as extroversion and introversion are influenced by genes |
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| c. | even if genetic factors underlie a particular behavior, it is subject to change |
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| d. | genetic influences affect children more than adults |
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| e. | Question does not provide sufficient data or is vague |
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Question number: 112
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neuroanatomy » Peripheral Nervous System
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Emotional responses to a traumatic event are most directly under the control of the
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
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| a. | autonomic nervous system. |
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| b. | somatic nervous system. |
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| c. | cerebrum. |
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| d. | central nervous system. |
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| e. | cerebral cortex. |
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Question number: 113
» Biological Bases of Behavior » The Brain » Older Brain Structures
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A barefoot child steps on a bee, then jerks his or her foot back in response to the sting. This response has likely involved all parts of the nervous system EXCEPT
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
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| a. | connector neurons or interneurons. |
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| b. | the brain. |
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| c. | the spinal cord. |
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| d. | motor neurons. |
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| e. | spinal nerves. |
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