Psych Ch 3
________ is the electrical signal that typically moves from the cell body down the axon to the axon terminals.
action potential
The_____ is the deep groove that separates the brain into two halves
Longitudinal fissure
central nervous system consists of the brain and the
spinal cord
________ is a midbrain structure critical to movement.
ventral tegmental area
The myelin sheath consists of an
Glialcell
_______ a neurotransmitter with roles in pleasure and pain modulation
Beta-endorphin
Which of the following areas is located in the frontal lobe of the brain
Broca's areas
A neurotransmitter involved in mood reward addiction and motor behavior
Dopamine
Of adoptees whose biological mothers had schizophrenia and who were raised in disturbed family environments, 36.8% were likely to develop schizophrenia; of adoptees whose mothers did not have schizophrenia and who were raised in disturbed family environments, 5.3% were likely to develop schizophrenia. What is the most appropriate conclusion of these results?
Environmental factors and genetic factors interact to determine whether a person is likely to develop schizophrenia.
Which of the Following conclusions can be drawn from the case study of Phineas Gage accident which led to the brain injury
Injury to the brain causes changes in behavior and specific Brain areas are linked to particular behaviors
The ___ connects the brain and the spinal cord
Pons
The ____ extends through the hindbraid midbrain and forebrain
Reticular formation
Jeremy has Parkinson's disease a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motors skills. in addiction to Motor symptoms Jeremy has noticed changes in his mood and he feels the need to smoke more cigarettes than he used to. It is likely that Jeremy's ____ is producing less ___ that it needs to
Substantia niagra; dopamine
The auditory cortex is located in which part of the brain
Temporal
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 likely damaged by the stroke?
Wernicke's area
Which of the following senses is associated with the temporal lobe
audition
Psychological Researchers study genetics in order to better understand the ___ that contributes to certain behaviors
biology
Two major divisions of the nervous system
central and peripheral
A ____ scan involves taking a number of x-rays Of a particular section of a persons body or brain
computerized tomography (CT) scan
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are drugs commonly prescribed for
depression
Broca's area is located in which lobe of the Brain
frontal
space between two neurons is called the
synapse
Studying close relatives allows behavioral geneticists to determine ________.
the relative contributions of genes and environment in a population