Psychology 101 - Module 5
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Who would have been most likely to claim that a slight protrusion in a certain region of
someone's skull would indicate that the individual had an optimistic personality? ANSW
✔✔ Franz Gall
Dr. Patel does research attempting to find the links between biological and psychological
activity. Dr. Patel is working from the ___________________ perspective. ANSW ✔✔
biopsychological
Which of the following discoveries was NOT made by researchers seeking to understand the
biology of the mind? ANSW ✔✔ the mind is separate from the brain
The primary function of the myelin sheath is to: ANSW ✔✔ insulate the axon and increase
the speed at which neurons convey their message
Which scientist first referred to the meeting point between neurons as a synapse? ANSW
✔✔ Sir Charles Sherrington
Drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin will thereby increase of the concentration of
serotonin molecules in the: ANSW ✔✔ synaptic gap
In stressful situations, the sympathetic nervous system ______________ glucose (blood
sugar) levels and ______________ the pupils of the eyes. ANSW ✔✔ raises; dilates
A medical equipment company is thinking of expanding by developing lie-detectors, which
measure changes in perspiration, cardiovascular activity, and respiration. On which of the
following systems should their research focus? ANSW ✔✔ sympathetic nervous system
Questions – 100% Correct, Expert
Verified Answers with A+ Grade
Assurance
Who would have been most likely to claim that a slight protrusion in a certain region of
someone's skull would indicate that the individual had an optimistic personality? ANSW
✔✔ Franz Gall
Dr. Patel does research attempting to find the links between biological and psychological
activity. Dr. Patel is working from the ___________________ perspective. ANSW ✔✔
biopsychological
Which of the following discoveries was NOT made by researchers seeking to understand the
biology of the mind? ANSW ✔✔ the mind is separate from the brain
The primary function of the myelin sheath is to: ANSW ✔✔ insulate the axon and increase
the speed at which neurons convey their message
Which scientist first referred to the meeting point between neurons as a synapse? ANSW
✔✔ Sir Charles Sherrington
Drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin will thereby increase of the concentration of
serotonin molecules in the: ANSW ✔✔ synaptic gap
In stressful situations, the sympathetic nervous system ______________ glucose (blood
sugar) levels and ______________ the pupils of the eyes. ANSW ✔✔ raises; dilates
A medical equipment company is thinking of expanding by developing lie-detectors, which
measure changes in perspiration, cardiovascular activity, and respiration. On which of the
following systems should their research focus? ANSW ✔✔ sympathetic nervous system
