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Master the foundations of biological psychology with this comprehensive study guide based on Biopsychology, 10th Edition by John P. J. Pinel. Designed for psychology, neuroscience, biology, and health science students, this resource provides an organized review of the relationship between the brain, nervous system, behavior, and mental processes. Key topics include the biological bases of behavior, brain structure and function, neurons and neural communication, synaptic transmission, research methods in biopsychology, genetics and behavior, evolution and behavior, sensory systems, motor systems, sleep and circadian rhythms, learning and memory, emotion, stress, motivation, drug effects on the brain, neurological disorders, brain injury, and neuroplasticity

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Chapter 1: Biopsychology as a Neuroscience

Biopsychology 10th edition
by john p j pinel
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CHAPTER 1
BIOPSYCHOLOGY AS A NEUROSCIENCE: WHAT IS BIOPSYCHOLOGY,
ANYWAY?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. The human brain weighs about

a. 0.3 kilograms (0.7 pounds).
b. 0.8 kilograms (1.8 pounds).
c. 1.0 kilograms (2.2 pounds).
d. 1.3 kilograms (2.9 pounds).
e. 2.3 kilograms (5.1 pounds).

Answer: D
Diff: 2
Page Ref: 2
Topic: Introduction
Type: Factual

2. The human brain is composed of various cells, including about 100 billion that are
specialized to receive and transmit electrochemical signals. These specialized cells are
called

a. glial cells.
b. axons.
c. neurons.
d. oligodendroglia.
e. sulci.

Answer: C
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 2
Topic: Introduction
Type: Factual




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Publisher: 2016 ISBN: 9780134203690 Edition: Unknown

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