PSB Exam 1 Ch 1,4 Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
Generalization is to ____, whereas reductionism is to ______ - ANSWERSidentify general rules that
govern behavior across multiple organism; identify simple causes of complex behaviors
The idea that the mind and body are separate and made up of different matter is refered to as: -
ANSWERSdualism
experimental ablations were first performed by: - ANSWERSFlourens
____ believed that the body was controlled by the heart - ANSWERSAristotle
Functionalism is demonstrated by: - ANSWERSall of these (brain differences between different song bird
species, larger spatial reasoning areas in the brain in a species that primarily hunts, and more activity in
the amygdala in an aggressive species)
____ refers to a situation when a particular characteristic allows an organism to be more reproductively
successful, causing the characteristic to become more prevalent - ANSWERSnatural selection
mutations: - ANSWERSare accidental changes in chromosomes of sperm or eggs that result in new
characteristic
Neoteny refers to: - ANSWERSslow brain maturation after birth, making the young of the species in
question dependent on others to some extent
In humans, the brain reaches adult size by: - ANSWERSadolescence
A benefit of using animals for research purposes includes: - ANSWERSthe ability to control the history of
the animals
, research with animals is: - ANSWERShighly regulated
which of the following would have to undergo IACUC review? - ANSWERSbirds are tested for West Nile
virus
you should not sign an informed consent if it is missing: - ANSWERSrisks and benefits
which of the following would have to undergo IRB review? - ANSWERSa study that will provide
depression medication to a group of patients
being a neuroscientist typically requires a: - ANSWERSPhD degree
professionals in neuroscience can be from which background(s)? - ANSWERSbiology, psychology,
chemistry, or computer science
Graduate students in neuroscience will: - ANSWERSconduct independent research
which would be the best study tool for this material? - ANSWERStaking notes that organize the
important information as you read the chapter
When studying material it would be best to study: - ANSWERSin several sessions the weeks preceding
the exam
a neuroscientist removes the eyes of a frog to determine if the frog will still respond to light and dark in
the environment. This experiment would be an example of: - ANSWERSreductionism
a researcher explains aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder as an example of general laws applied to
all people. This situation fits: - ANSWERSgeneralization
Neuroscientists focus on ____ in their research - ANSWERSreductionism and generalization
Answers 2024/2025
Generalization is to ____, whereas reductionism is to ______ - ANSWERSidentify general rules that
govern behavior across multiple organism; identify simple causes of complex behaviors
The idea that the mind and body are separate and made up of different matter is refered to as: -
ANSWERSdualism
experimental ablations were first performed by: - ANSWERSFlourens
____ believed that the body was controlled by the heart - ANSWERSAristotle
Functionalism is demonstrated by: - ANSWERSall of these (brain differences between different song bird
species, larger spatial reasoning areas in the brain in a species that primarily hunts, and more activity in
the amygdala in an aggressive species)
____ refers to a situation when a particular characteristic allows an organism to be more reproductively
successful, causing the characteristic to become more prevalent - ANSWERSnatural selection
mutations: - ANSWERSare accidental changes in chromosomes of sperm or eggs that result in new
characteristic
Neoteny refers to: - ANSWERSslow brain maturation after birth, making the young of the species in
question dependent on others to some extent
In humans, the brain reaches adult size by: - ANSWERSadolescence
A benefit of using animals for research purposes includes: - ANSWERSthe ability to control the history of
the animals
, research with animals is: - ANSWERShighly regulated
which of the following would have to undergo IACUC review? - ANSWERSbirds are tested for West Nile
virus
you should not sign an informed consent if it is missing: - ANSWERSrisks and benefits
which of the following would have to undergo IRB review? - ANSWERSa study that will provide
depression medication to a group of patients
being a neuroscientist typically requires a: - ANSWERSPhD degree
professionals in neuroscience can be from which background(s)? - ANSWERSbiology, psychology,
chemistry, or computer science
Graduate students in neuroscience will: - ANSWERSconduct independent research
which would be the best study tool for this material? - ANSWERStaking notes that organize the
important information as you read the chapter
When studying material it would be best to study: - ANSWERSin several sessions the weeks preceding
the exam
a neuroscientist removes the eyes of a frog to determine if the frog will still respond to light and dark in
the environment. This experiment would be an example of: - ANSWERSreductionism
a researcher explains aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder as an example of general laws applied to
all people. This situation fits: - ANSWERSgeneralization
Neuroscientists focus on ____ in their research - ANSWERSreductionism and generalization
