AP psychology unit 2 review

Corpus Callosum

Links the cerebral hemispheres

Based on research, which of the following seems true about the specialized function of the right and left hemisphere?

Most complex activities emerge from the integrated activity of both hemispheres.

In the brain, learning occurs as experienced strengthens certain connections in cell work groups called:

Neural networks

A strong stimulus can increase the:

Number of times the neuron fires.

The brain research technique that involves monitoring the brains usage of glucose is called the:

PET scan

Which of the following is typically controlled by the right hemisphere?

Perceptual tasks

Which is the correct sequence in the transmission of a simple reflex?

Sensory neuron ➡️ interneuron ➡️ motor neuron

Thalamus

Serves as sensory switchboard

In a resting state, the axon is:

Polarized, with mostly positively charged ions outside and negatively charged ions inside.

A neuron will generate action potentials more often when it:

Receives more excitatory than inhibitory inputs.

Medulla

Regulates breathing and heartbeat

Following a head injury, a person has ongoing difficulties staying awake. Most likely, the damage occurred to the:

Reticular Formation

Hypothalamus

Contains reward centers

EEG

Amplified recording of brain waves

Cortical areas that are not primarily concerned with sensory, motor, or language functions are:

Association areas

Heartbeat, digestion, and other self regulating bodily functions are governed by the:

Autonomic nervous system

Dr. Hernandez is studying Neurotransmitters abnormalities and depressed patients. She would most likely described herself as a:

Biological psychologist

Reticular formation

Helps control arousal

Chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands are called:

Hormones

Which is the correct sequence in the transmission of a neural impulse?

Dendrite ➡️ cell body ➡️ axon ️ ➡️ synapse

The increasing complexity of animal behavior is accompanied by an:

Increase in the amount of Association area.

Amygdala

Influences rage and fear

Though there is no single control center for emotions, their regulation is primarily attributed to the brain region known as the:

Limbic system

Cerebellum

Enables coordinated movements

Voluntary movements, such as writing with a pencil, are directed by the:

Somatic nervous system

MRI

Technique that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to image brain autonomy

fMRI

Technique that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to show brain function

The axons of certain neurons are covered by a layer of fatty tissue that helps speed neural transmissions. This tissue is:

The myelin sheath.

Lesion

Tissue destruction

The pain of heroin withdrawl may be attributable to the fact that:

Under the influence of heroin the brain ceases production of endorphins.

Damage to ________ Will usually cause a person to lose the ability to comprehend language.

Wernicke's area