PSYC1020 Exam with Accurate
Solutions
James has a daughter but he really wanted a son. So for the 1st few years of her life,
James treats his daughter like a boy, calls her Mike instead of Michelle and engages in
stereotypical rough and tumble play with her. When Michelle starts school they treat her
as a girl. What will likely happen is - ANSWER-Michelle will always identify as a boy and
have internal conflict in social situations
The _______ nervous system is involved with sensory information and motor
commands - ANSWER-somatic nervous system
"For most right-handed people, the right hemisphere tends to be dominant for:"
forming visual maps of the environment
face recognition
music recognition
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
Wernicke's aphasia results in - ANSWER-'word salad': words are tossed together so
they make little sense
Your friend Gary regularly runs marathons and half-marathons. You say that you can't
understand why anyone would put himself through so much pain so regularly. Gary
replies that often when he is running he feels quite euphoric. Gary is most likely
describing the effects of ________ while he is running. - ANSWER-Endorphins
The axon is: - ANSWER-a long extension from the cell body
Marge is 64 and has difficulty remember the names of her grandchildren. Sometimes
she CANNOT remember events or appointments. After some time she is diagnosed
with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is likely responsible for this? -
ANSWER-low levels of ACh
Assume that a drug had been developed that boosts one's memory and learning
capacity. Such a drug is most likely to lead to increases in: - ANSWER-acetylcholine
Jenny is taking a drama class. She is practicing her facial expressions in front of a
mirror and has been working on "contempt" for 3 hours. She decides to take a break
and get a snack and sees her flatmate Fran is sitting on the couch eating Jenny's potato
, chips. Jenny will most likely - ANSWER-make a snide remark about Fran's character or
weight
Which of the following will NOT cause an animal to eat:
Lesion of the Lateral Hypothalamus
An injection of a drug that inhibits glucose binding to receptors
Stimulation of the Lateral Hypothlamus
Lesion of the Ventromedial Hypothlamus - ANSWER-Lesion of the Lateral
Hypothalamus
The amygdala is involved with: - ANSWER-emotional processes.
According to evolutionary theory, what is the prime purpose of an animal (or human)
having a clear physical expression of an emotion such as anger - ANSWER-as a
warning to other animals of their emotional state to avoid conflict
I found this giant egg and took it home. It hatched into a baby dragon (which is cool) but
the little thing follows me everywhere I go. This is an example of - ANSWER-imprinting
According to Darwin, what might result in a new species - ANSWER-Changes to the
environment causes selection pressures on a species
My daughter has just had a baby (actually true) and every time the baby cries she has
an overpowering urge to cuddle the baby. If this is an instinct, the baby cry is most like a
- ANSWER-Sign Stimulus
Which of the following is an example of stimulus discrimination in classical conditioning?
Sophie thinks all elderly drivers are slow and leave their indicators on.
Cici believes that everyone should wear seat belts because she was hurt in an accident
when she wasn't wearing one.
"After an accident with a red car last month, Brian gets nervous when he sees a red car,
but not when he sees a red truck or van. "
"Jasmine is an aggressive driver, but stops for red lights because she got a ticket for
running one several months ago. " - ANSWER-"After an accident with a red car last
month, Brian gets nervous when he sees a red car, but not when he sees a red truck or
van. "
Behaviours that are elicited automatically by a stimulus in the environment are referred
to as: - ANSWER-reflexes
Extinction in classical conditioning: - ANSWER-results from the omission of the UCS.
"When my nieces are naughty, their mother removes their television privileges. This is
an example of:" - ANSWER-negative punishment.
Solutions
James has a daughter but he really wanted a son. So for the 1st few years of her life,
James treats his daughter like a boy, calls her Mike instead of Michelle and engages in
stereotypical rough and tumble play with her. When Michelle starts school they treat her
as a girl. What will likely happen is - ANSWER-Michelle will always identify as a boy and
have internal conflict in social situations
The _______ nervous system is involved with sensory information and motor
commands - ANSWER-somatic nervous system
"For most right-handed people, the right hemisphere tends to be dominant for:"
forming visual maps of the environment
face recognition
music recognition
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
Wernicke's aphasia results in - ANSWER-'word salad': words are tossed together so
they make little sense
Your friend Gary regularly runs marathons and half-marathons. You say that you can't
understand why anyone would put himself through so much pain so regularly. Gary
replies that often when he is running he feels quite euphoric. Gary is most likely
describing the effects of ________ while he is running. - ANSWER-Endorphins
The axon is: - ANSWER-a long extension from the cell body
Marge is 64 and has difficulty remember the names of her grandchildren. Sometimes
she CANNOT remember events or appointments. After some time she is diagnosed
with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is likely responsible for this? -
ANSWER-low levels of ACh
Assume that a drug had been developed that boosts one's memory and learning
capacity. Such a drug is most likely to lead to increases in: - ANSWER-acetylcholine
Jenny is taking a drama class. She is practicing her facial expressions in front of a
mirror and has been working on "contempt" for 3 hours. She decides to take a break
and get a snack and sees her flatmate Fran is sitting on the couch eating Jenny's potato
, chips. Jenny will most likely - ANSWER-make a snide remark about Fran's character or
weight
Which of the following will NOT cause an animal to eat:
Lesion of the Lateral Hypothalamus
An injection of a drug that inhibits glucose binding to receptors
Stimulation of the Lateral Hypothlamus
Lesion of the Ventromedial Hypothlamus - ANSWER-Lesion of the Lateral
Hypothalamus
The amygdala is involved with: - ANSWER-emotional processes.
According to evolutionary theory, what is the prime purpose of an animal (or human)
having a clear physical expression of an emotion such as anger - ANSWER-as a
warning to other animals of their emotional state to avoid conflict
I found this giant egg and took it home. It hatched into a baby dragon (which is cool) but
the little thing follows me everywhere I go. This is an example of - ANSWER-imprinting
According to Darwin, what might result in a new species - ANSWER-Changes to the
environment causes selection pressures on a species
My daughter has just had a baby (actually true) and every time the baby cries she has
an overpowering urge to cuddle the baby. If this is an instinct, the baby cry is most like a
- ANSWER-Sign Stimulus
Which of the following is an example of stimulus discrimination in classical conditioning?
Sophie thinks all elderly drivers are slow and leave their indicators on.
Cici believes that everyone should wear seat belts because she was hurt in an accident
when she wasn't wearing one.
"After an accident with a red car last month, Brian gets nervous when he sees a red car,
but not when he sees a red truck or van. "
"Jasmine is an aggressive driver, but stops for red lights because she got a ticket for
running one several months ago. " - ANSWER-"After an accident with a red car last
month, Brian gets nervous when he sees a red car, but not when he sees a red truck or
van. "
Behaviours that are elicited automatically by a stimulus in the environment are referred
to as: - ANSWER-reflexes
Extinction in classical conditioning: - ANSWER-results from the omission of the UCS.
"When my nieces are naughty, their mother removes their television privileges. This is
an example of:" - ANSWER-negative punishment.
