Biological Bases of Behavior (AP (Advanced Placement) Psychology): Questions 115 - 120 of 127
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Question number: 115
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Physiological Techniques » Imaging
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What is the difference between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)?
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| a. | MRI examines glucose levels, while fMRI examines hydrogen atoms. |
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| b. | MRI provides a two-dimensional X-ray, while fMRI provides a three-dimensional X-ray. |
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| c. | MRI does not allow researchers to examine the brain in action, while fMRI does. |
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| d. | MRI examines oxygenated blood, while fMRI examines hydrogen atoms. |
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Question number: 116
» Biological Bases of Behavior » The Brain » Cerebral Cortex
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The lobe of the cerebral cortex associated with personality is the
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| a. | temporal lobe. |
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| b. | parietal lobe. |
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| c. | frontal lobe. |
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| d. | cerebral cortex. |
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Question number: 117
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neuroanatomy » Peripheral Nervous System
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The peripheral nervous system is made up of:
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| a. | The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems |
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| b. | Axons and dendrites |
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| c. | Sympathetic nervous system |
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| d. | The autonomic and somatic nervous systems |
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Question number: 118
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Functional Organization of Nervous System
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Which part of the neuron aids as the protective coating?
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Cell body |
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| b. | Myelin sheath |
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| c. | Axon |
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| d. | Dendrite |
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Question number: 119
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Genetics
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The material of which chromosomes are composed is called:
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
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| b. | Myelin |
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| c. | Genes |
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| d. | Protein |
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Question number: 120
» Biological Bases of Behavior » The Brain » Cerebral Cortex
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Broca’s area plays an important role in ________, while Wernicke’s area plays an important role in ________.
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| a. | motion function, speech production |
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| b. | speech production, speech comprehension |
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| c. | speech comprehension, speech production |
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| d. | motor function, sensation |
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