Quiz 2

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? A) Environmental factors are most important to determining whether a person is likely to develop schizophrenia. B) Environmental factors and genetic factors interact to determine whether a person is likely to develop schizophrenia. C) Not enough information is provided in order to make a conclusion about environmental versus genetic contributions to schizophrenia. D) Genetic factors are most important to determining whether a person is likely to develop schizophrenia.

B) Environmental factors and genetic factors interact to determine whether a person is likely to develop schizophrenia.

Which of the following is not a benefit associated with adequate amounts of sleep? A) improving mood B) less exposure to carcinogens C) lower stress levels D) maintaining healthy weight

B) less exposure to carcinogens

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. A) basal ganglia; childhood B) limbic system; emotional C) limbic system; childhood D) basal ganglia; emotional

B) limbic system; emotional

In a normal-sighted individual, the ________ will focus images perfectly on a small indentation in the back of the eye known as the ________. A) cornea; iris B) fovea; lens C) lens; fovea D) iris; retina

C) lens; fovea

Which state is marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory awareness that is distinct from periods of rest while awake? A) Jet lag B) circadian rhythm C) sleep D) consciousness

C) sleep

The auditory cortex is located in which lobe of the brain? A) occipital B) parietal C) temporal D) frontal

C) temporal

Which theorist described dreams as having manifest and latent content? A) Rosalind Cartwright B) Carl Jung C) John Hobson D) Sigmund Freud

D) Sigmund Freud

________disparity refers to the slightly different view of the world that each eye receives. A) monocular B) cyclopean C) trichromatic D) binocular

D) binocular

Light waves are transmitted across the ________ and enter the eye through the ________. A) iris; pupil B) lens; retina C) pupil; cornea D) cornea; pupil

D) cornea; pupil

________ refers to the way that sensory information is interpreted and consciously experienced; ________ refers to what happens when sensory information is detected by a sensory receptor. A) sensation; perception B) preception; postception C) perception; reception D) perception; sensation

D) perception; sensation

What occurs during stage 1 sleep? A) Our respiration slows down while our heartbeat quickens. B) Both our respiration and heartbeat quicken. C) Our respiration quickens while our heartbeat slows down. D) Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.

D) Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.

Which field of psychology includes the following concepts: figure-ground relationship, law of continuity, and principle of closure? A) somatosensory B) Pacinian C) biometric D) Gestalt

D) Gestalt

Which of the following statements about sleep deprivation is false? A) Sleep deprivation is associated with obesity. B) Sleep deprivation can result in decreased mental alertness and cognitive function. C) Sleep deprivation often results in depression-like symptoms. D) Sleep deprivation often results in ADHD.

D) Sleep deprivation often results in ADHD.

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? A) The twins both have the gene, so they likely will be aggressive in some way. B) It is unlikely that either will show aggressive tendencies. C) The chances of significant aggressive tendencies are about 50:50, so one of the twins will likely show these behaviors. D) It is not possible to determine the twins' behaviors based on having this single gene.

D) It is not possible to determine the twins' behaviors based on having this single gene.

The ________ is involved in our experience of emotion and tying emotional meaning to our memories. A) corpus callosum B) hypothalamus C) amygdala D) pons

C) amygdala

Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________ cycles are aligned with the outside world. A) rhythm B) external C) circadian D) melatonin

C) circadian

The two major divisions of the nervous system are the ________ and ________. A) central; peripheral nervous systems B) autonomic; sympathetic nervous systems C) autonomic; somatic nervous systems D) parasympathetic; sympathetic nervous systems

A) central; peripheral nervous systems

Samek was driving to work when he suddenly felt paralyzed and couldn't resist falling asleep. Samek may have ________. A) narcolepsy B) a stroke C) REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) D) damage to his K-complex

A) narcolepsy

Which of the following exemplifies olfaction? A) smelling cookies in the oven B) hearing an airplane fly overhead C) tasting white chocolate fudge D) feeling the warmth of the sun

A) smelling cookies in the oven

The central nervous system consists of the brain and the ________. A) spinal cord B) brainstem C) internal organs D) peripheral nerves

A) spinal cord