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What is biopsychology? correct answers the scientific study of the biology of behavior
comparative approach correct answers the study of biological processes by comparing different
species
quasiexperimental studies correct answers studies of groups of subjects exposed to conditions in
the real world
true experiment correct answers experiment conducted where an effort is made to impose control
over all other variables except the one under study
case study correct answers study of one individual in great detail
Neuroscience correct answers the interdisciplinary, scientific study of the nervous system
Nervous System correct answers the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve
impulses between parts of the body.
Divisions of NS correct answers central nervous system- brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system- nerves that branch out from brain and spinal cord (includes 12 cranial
nerves)
somatic nervous system correct answers division of the PNS consisting of nerves that carry
information from the senses to the CNS and from the CNS to the voluntary muscles of the body.
Voluntary control of body movements.
autonomic nervous system correct answers the part of the peripheral nervous system that
regulates that body internal environment.
afferent nerves correct answers Also called sensory nerves; nerves that carry information about
the external environment to the brain and spinal cord via sensory receptors.
efferent nerves correct answers Also called motor nerves; nerves that carry information from the
CNS to the skeletal muscles.
sympathetic nerves correct answers autonomic motor nerves that prepare the body for stress-
related activities
parasympathetic nervous system correct answers the division of the autonomic nervous system
that calms the body, conserving its energy
Neurospychology correct answers studies the psychological effects of brain damage (TBI)
What is biopsychology? correct answers the scientific study of the biology of behavior
comparative approach correct answers the study of biological processes by comparing different
species
quasiexperimental studies correct answers studies of groups of subjects exposed to conditions in
the real world
true experiment correct answers experiment conducted where an effort is made to impose control
over all other variables except the one under study
case study correct answers study of one individual in great detail
Neuroscience correct answers the interdisciplinary, scientific study of the nervous system
Nervous System correct answers the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve
impulses between parts of the body.
Divisions of NS correct answers central nervous system- brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system- nerves that branch out from brain and spinal cord (includes 12 cranial
nerves)
somatic nervous system correct answers division of the PNS consisting of nerves that carry
information from the senses to the CNS and from the CNS to the voluntary muscles of the body.
Voluntary control of body movements.
autonomic nervous system correct answers the part of the peripheral nervous system that
regulates that body internal environment.
afferent nerves correct answers Also called sensory nerves; nerves that carry information about
the external environment to the brain and spinal cord via sensory receptors.
efferent nerves correct answers Also called motor nerves; nerves that carry information from the
CNS to the skeletal muscles.
sympathetic nerves correct answers autonomic motor nerves that prepare the body for stress-
related activities
parasympathetic nervous system correct answers the division of the autonomic nervous system
that calms the body, conserving its energy
Neurospychology correct answers studies the psychological effects of brain damage (TBI)
