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