moduel 3 + 4

what is a major problem with arriving at conclusive scientific answer to the nature-nurture debate?

Humans cannot easily be randomly assigned to different genetic and environmental conditions.

example of the influence of nature, or genetics, on a person

a child of divorced patents shows the same tendency toward extroversion as her twin sister living across the country with her father.

The ________ functions as the main link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.

hypothalamus

The ________ nervous system is responsible for stimulating digestion and causing the bladder to contract.

parasympathetic nervous system

________ asserts that our genes set the boundaries within which we can operate, and our environment interacts with our genes to determine where within those boundaries we will fall.

range of reaction

agonist binds to ______ and antagonist binds to _______.

receptors, receptors

Rosemary had a stroke about a year ago and now she cannot understand what people are saying to her. this is embarrassing for her, so she responds using vague language and tries to make it appear as though she understands. which area of rosemary's brain was damaged by the stroke?

wernick's area

It is rumored that Olympic athletes living at the Olympic village have lots of sex with each other. what is one possible explanation for this behavior?

Testosterone concentration also influences sexual motivation and behavior in women.

What is the scientific study of the interaction between hormones and behavior called?

behavioral endocrinology

Epigenetics examines gene expression and how those with identical genes may have different

genetic environmental correlation

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.

limbic system, emotinal

the ________ is located deep within the brain, and it includes structures such as the substartia nigra and ventral tegmental area

midbrain