Psyc 3-5(Quizzes and solutions)2025
EDITION
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the case study of Phineas Gage's
accident, which led to brain injury? - answer-Injury to the brain causes changes in
behavior, and specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors.
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the ________. - answer-spinal
cord
Jennifer has been depressed for several months, and she decided to take an overdose
of sleeping pills. After taking the pills, her breathing rate decreased dramatically, her
heart slowed down, and her blood pressure decreased. Which brain structure is the
drug acting on? - answer-medulla
The ________ is involved in our experience of emotion and tying emotional meaning to
our memories. - answer-amygdala
Randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years,
when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. He suddenly
has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parents'
hands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. This is because the
sense of smell projects directly to the ________, which is responsible for ________
memories. - answer-limbic system; emotional
Twin boys both have a gene associated with aggressive tendencies. What is the most
likely outcome to be observed in their behavior as they grow up? - answer-It is not
possible to determine the twins' behaviors based on having this single gene.
Dmitris is in a car accident and his parietal lobe is injured. Which of the following is the
most likely behavioral effect of his accident? - answer-no sensation in his legs and feet
Which of the following is a symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)? - answer-
kicking and punching while asleep
Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system
activity. - answer-depressant
Sleep apnea is defined by ________. - answer-episodes during which a sleeper's
breathing stops
Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________
cycles are aligned with the outside world. - answer-circadian
EDITION
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the case study of Phineas Gage's
accident, which led to brain injury? - answer-Injury to the brain causes changes in
behavior, and specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors.
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the ________. - answer-spinal
cord
Jennifer has been depressed for several months, and she decided to take an overdose
of sleeping pills. After taking the pills, her breathing rate decreased dramatically, her
heart slowed down, and her blood pressure decreased. Which brain structure is the
drug acting on? - answer-medulla
The ________ is involved in our experience of emotion and tying emotional meaning to
our memories. - answer-amygdala
Randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years,
when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. He suddenly
has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parents'
hands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. This is because the
sense of smell projects directly to the ________, which is responsible for ________
memories. - answer-limbic system; emotional
Twin boys both have a gene associated with aggressive tendencies. What is the most
likely outcome to be observed in their behavior as they grow up? - answer-It is not
possible to determine the twins' behaviors based on having this single gene.
Dmitris is in a car accident and his parietal lobe is injured. Which of the following is the
most likely behavioral effect of his accident? - answer-no sensation in his legs and feet
Which of the following is a symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)? - answer-
kicking and punching while asleep
Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system
activity. - answer-depressant
Sleep apnea is defined by ________. - answer-episodes during which a sleeper's
breathing stops
Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________
cycles are aligned with the outside world. - answer-circadian
