Psych 101 Quiz 2.Docx

Psych 101 Quiz 2.docx

Psych 101 Quiz 2

·         Question 1

2 out of 2 points

During the past hour, nine-month-old Heather has engaged in each of the following actions. Which action was NOT controlled by her medulla??

·         Question 2

2 out of 2 points

Which type of study provides the clearest way to address the nature-nurture question??

·         Question 3

2 out of 2 points

The structure of the endocrine system responsible for secreting releasing factors is the ____.?

·         Question 4

2 out of 2 points

The medulla ____.?

·         Question 5

2 out of 2 points

Damage to Broca’s area can lead to?

·         Question 6

2 out of 2 points

The ______ is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories.?

·         Question 7

2 out of 2 points

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete other hormones that promote muscle development??

·         Question 8

2 out of 2 points

Christopher suffered a traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident. Since the accident, he has great difficulty in forming new memories but remembers his childhood well, which suggests that his ____ was damaged.?

·         Question 9

2 out of 2 points

? A neurotransmitter is released into a synapse, but it has no effect on a neighboring neuron. Which of the following BEST accounts for the unresponsiveness of the neighboring neuron?

·         Question 10

0 out of 2 points

Which part of the brain is best described as responsible for piecing together sensory input to form meaningful perceptions of the world??

·         Question 11

0 out of 2 points

Which of these best identifies the soma's function??

·         Question 12

2 out of 2 points

What is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories??