Psychology is currently defined as the science ofhuman behavior and mental process

From a good distance (so that they do not realize), Dr. Matthews is observing children in the playground and recording instances of aggression, best illustrating which is the following research methods?naturalistic observationA research technique commonly used to study in depth the effects of brain injury on various behaviors in a single individual isthe case studyWe would expect the correlation between smoking and lung cancer to be ____because both numbers go in the same direction.positiveThe ____is the score positioned in the middle of a distribution when all the scores are listed from the lowest to the highest.medianThe part of the neuron responsible which reminds us of the branches or roots of a tree and is responsible for receiving information from other neurons is the____.dendriteA neurotransmitter is:a naturally occurring chemical in our nervous system that specializes in transmitting informationThe primary function of the myelin sheath is to:insulate the axon and increase the speed at which neurons carry their messageAntianxiety medications, such as valium and xanax, work by____in the brain.increasing GABA levels activityDuring the Korean conflict, field hospitals began to run low on supplies of morphine so drs. used a placebo of saline solution to successfully relieve the pain of post surgical soldiers. Which neurotransmitter did they apparently enhance or stimulate to produce this effect?endorphinsThomas was distracted as he was cooking, and he inadvertently touched a very hot dish. Instantaneously, he jerked his hand back, a relexive action that was processed:primarily in his spinal cord with a signal also sent to the brainDopamine activity is believed to be ____among Parkinson disease sufferers.lowerThe two main divisions of the nervous system are the ___and the___.central nervous system; peripheral nervous systemAfter a good meal, Jane is relaxing comfortably as her food digests. When she is frightened by a loud noise, Jane's digestion is inhibited and her hearbeat accelerates, suggesting her___nervous system is in control.sympatheticAfter an auto accident, Randy experienced seizures and his ability to exercise appropriate judgment, sustain attention and control his impulses were greatly impaired. Which brain structure was most likely damaged by the severe seizures?the frontal lobeWithin a neuron, communication is___. Between neurons, communication is___.electrical; chemicalThe endocrine system involves communication by chemical messengers called___, which circulate throught the bloodstream.hormonesWhen President J.F.K was hit by a sniper's bullet in the back of his head, he died almost instantly, because the bullet destroyed the part of his brain called the___, which controls breathing, heartbeat, and other vital body functions.medullaThe part of the brain the enables you to feel someone holding your hand is in the___lobe.parietalThe hippocampus, as we learned in class and spelled out in the text using the ex of HM, plays a key role in:forming new memoriesAfter too many drinks at a party, your friend awkwardly stumbles into a table, almost knowcking it over. Your friends coordination for simple actions, such as walking between two closely place tables, is reduced because the alcohol has affected his:cerebellumThe band of fibers called___allows the left and right hemispheres to communicate with one another.the corpus callosumBrocas area, involved in the ___of speech, is most often located on in the___hemisphere.production; leftAlthough we may dream about running, punching, jumping, climbing to the celing while taking athis test, etc., it is unlikely that we can even walk while we are dreaming. Why is it unlikely that we can literally walk while we are dreaming?because our bodies are essentially paralyzed for safety purposesMelatonin which is associated with sleep is produced by:the pineal glandWhich of the following best describes a myoclonic jerk?as a person is going to sleep, an involuntary muscle spasm that jolts the person awake.REM is an acronym that stands for:rapid eye movements

the study of brain systems and sensory processes are examples of what general theme?biological foundationsmental health psychologists are most likely to be concerned with which of the following topics?potential & dysfunctiona counseling psychologist is most likely to be working in which area?mental healthA psychologist's research focuses on whether a person's personality is determined by the genes inherited from parents or by childhood and adolescent experiences. This type of research is attempting to answer the question of _________________.nature vs nurtureWhich question about the mind versus body controversy MOST represents today's research by psychologists?What is the reciprocal relationship between the mind and the body?You are interested in studying the parenting skills of Americans and Europeans. As a psychologist, your research is attempting to answer which enduring question?Differences versus similaritiesThe field of psychology originated with the _________________.Greek philosophers such as Plato and AristotlePsychology made the transition from philosophy to a scientific discipline with which event?Wilhelm Wundt founded the first psychological laboratory to study the mind.Structuralism, an early school of psychology ________________________.described the elements of sensations and perceptionsWhich early school of psychology focused on explaining behavior, emotion, and thought as active adaptations to environmental pressures?FunctionalismThe Sea World animal trainers use rewards (reinforcements) to teach whales, sea lions and dolphins to perform tricks. These training techniques are based on principles from which early school of psychology?BehaviorismWhich psychologists were proponents of studying only observable behavior and not the mind?John B. Watson and B. F. SkinnerThe psychodynamic school of psychology emphasizes _____________________.the unconscious and early childhood experiencesSigmund Freud founded the early school of ____________ psychology while Jean Piaget influenced the development of the ____________ school of psychology.psychodynamic; cognitiveWhich school of psychology originated with studying the growth of thought and language processes in infants and children?Cognitive psychologyThe difference between the cognitive research of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky is that ____________________.Jean Piaget recorded the progressive development of infants and children's thinking through four major stages.Humanism which developed as a reaction to the behaviorism and psychodynamic schools of psychology, emphasized that ___________________________.each person is inherently good and motivated to be a healthy functioning individualWhich person is most credited with the school of humanistic psychology and the concept of self-actualization?Abraham MaslowAll contemporary perspectives in psychology are interconnected in that the research of each perspective is influenced by the research findings of the other perspectives... not a question just notes69Research based on the _____________ perspective would focus on the connections of the nervous system and the neurotransmitters that affect feelings such as of sadness and despair.biologicalThe invention of computer technology in the 1950's led to the development of the contemporary perspective of ________ psychology.cognitiveNeuroimaging techniques are used by which contemporary perspectives?Behavioral neuroscience, biological and cognitiveA current research study has found that parenting styles differ among people from the United States, China, and Australia. This type of research best represents which contemporary psychology perspective?Social(not a Question)Developmental: emphasizes how cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional factors change and show stability across the lifespan69Maria is experiencing several personal setbacks, including academic problems, marital difficulties, and a dyingmother who needs her help. Maria is feeling overwhelmed, sad, and lonely. A psychologist who represents the _________ perspective could best help her.ClinicalA psychologist is interested in studying how the character traits that a person has inherited influence the ability to handle stress. This study most likely reflects the contemporary __________ perspective.Individual differences/personalityA study is conducted to determine the extent of damage, if any, to the brains of three groups of people who have had high blood pressure for either 5 years, 10 years, or 15 years. This study is an example of ________ research.basicResearch conducted specifically for the purpose of solving practical problems and improving quality of life is called _____________.applied researchA __________ is a general, tentative explanation that tries to account for diverse findings on the relationships between variables and therefore provides ideas for future research, whereas a __________ is a specific prediction about the relationship between two or more variables that is to be tested.theory; hypothesisWhich of the following is the correct sequence of activities for a psychologist utilizing the scientific research method?Write hypothesis, conduct study, analyze data, write conclusion, publish article"Children who play violent video games will become more aggressive." Based on the scientific research method, this statement is most likely a __________.hypothesisA precise statement of how a variable in a study will be observed and measured is called a(n) __________.operational definitionA researcher hypothesizes that children who play violent video games will become more aggressive. The variables "play violent video games" and "become more aggressive" are ____________ variables.conceptualThe ethical requirement of informed consent means that participants ___________________.must be informed as much as possible about the purpose and conditions of the research, and that they are free to withdraw from the research at any timThe branchlike fibers extending in clusters from the neuron's cell body are called __________.dendritesThe function of the ______ is to keep the cell alive.somaAn axon is a ____________.long, tubelike structure extending from a neuron's cell bodyTerminal buttons are found at the ends of __________.axonsDendrite is to axon as _________ is to _________.receiving; sendingWhich of the following sequences accurately reflects the route followed by nerve impulses when one neuron communicates with another?Dendrite, cell body, axonWhat is the term for the insulating material that covers some axons?MyelinWhat are the gaps in the myelin sheath called?Nodes of RanvierA synapse is a __________.gapWhat neurotransmitter is important if there is an injury and pain relief is necessary?EndorphinsMy Aunt Mabel has Alzheimer's disease. What neurotransmitter is likely in low supply in her brain?AcetylcholineIf a person is shot, and the bullet destroys the part of the brain called the _____________, which maintains basic life functions (heart rate, breathing), there is virtually no chance for surviving that injury.medulla(not a question) The thalamus resides just above the brain stem area and filters sensory information to the higher levels in the brain.69The part of the brain stem called the _________ has been shown to be related to arousal in lab animals; when this part is stimulated, the animal is awake; when it's severed (cut), the animal goes into a coma.reticular formationJim's friends noticed that he was stumbling around, consistently losing his balance while walking. It's possible that his ___________ has been negatively affected or injured on some way.cerebellumThe reason the area of the brain that includes the brain stem is called the "old brain" is that ____________________.it's the oldest brain regionSally was hospitalized after a car accident, and due to injury to her hippocampus, she has trouble with __________________________.newer memories, but still retains older memoriesBy stimulating the __________ part of the limbic system in lab animals, researchers found that the animal will display anger/rage instantly.amygdalaResearchers discovered that the hypothalamus helps to regulate basic drives, like hunger, thirst, and sexuality. Another interesting aspect of the hypothalamus is that it ___________________.serves as a reward centerThe human brain's more advanced structure, compared to most animal brains, is the __________________.cerebral cortexContralateral control describes ____________________.one hemisphere's ability to receive sensations and control movement of the opposite side of the bodyThe ___________ cortex sends signals to move our muscles, whereas the ____________ cortex receives information about bodily sensations.motor; somatosensoryThe visual cortex is located in the _________ lobe.occipitalThe _________ cortex is part of the parietal lobe.somatosensoryLateralization of brain function refers to the ___________ of the brain.difference between hemispheresWhich of the following best describes the process of neuroplasticity?When parts of the brain compensate for damages to another part of the brainNeurogenesis refers to the brain's ability to ______________.form brand new neuronsJulie fell during an accident at work and suffered damage that affected her ability to comprehend language. After a few months of therapy, her ability to understand language has improved. This most likely demonstrated ______________.neuroplasticityThe two separate hemispheres are connected by the ___________.corpus callosumThe difference between a nerve and a neuron is that a ____________.nerve is made up of a bundle of interconnected neuronsThe most common type of neuron in the human body is the ___________.interneuronThe two main divisions of the nervous system are ____________.central and peripheral nervous systemsReflexes are _______________________.quick, involuntary responses that are not processed in the brainCecilia accidentally touched her hot curling iron and immediately withdrew her hand before becoming consciously aware of the sensation or movement. She was able to do this because of a(n) _____________.spinal reflexThe key components of the peripheral nervous system aresomatic and autonomic nervous systemsThe terms autonomic and somatic refer to the two main subdivisions of the ____________.peripheral nervous systemChristopher Reeve was accidentally thrown from his horse while riding. Unfortunately, he landed on his head and was paralyzed from the shoulders down. Although his mental abilities were intact, he was unable to move the lower part of his body, which was a result of permanent damage to his ______________.somatic nervous systemAs Mona was searching for her phone in her purse, she accidentally dropped her keys on the floor. She quickly reached down, retrieved them, and put them back in her purse. This voluntary reaction involved _____________ signals that were communicated to her muscles via the ____________ nervous system.motor; somaticWhile asleep, Jesse's heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion are functioning without any conscious effort on his part. This is because a subdivision of the ___________ nervous system called the ____________ regulates these involuntary functions.peripheral; autonomic nervous systemThe two branches of the autonomic nervous system are ________________.sympathetic and parasympatheticAt home alone late one night, Carlos had just finished watching a very frightening movie when there was a knock on the door. His heart rate suddenly increased, his breathing accelerated, and he began to sweat. These physiological changes were most likely triggered by his __________________.sympathetic nervous systemWhen Carlos answered the door, he discovered it was the pizza delivery person; before long, he calmed down, and his blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing returned to their normal state. These physical reactions were most likely regulated by his ________________.parasympathetic nervous systemThe heightened physical arousal that characterizes the fight-or-flight response involves the __________ division of the nervous system.sympatheticWhen your parasympathetic nervous system works to maintain vital bodily functions so that your body is in its natural balance, it is called ____________.homeostasisThe ______________ functions as the main link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.hypothalamusBefore entering 9th grade, Brooks had to have most of his clothes replaced because he had grown almost 3 inches since the previous year. The gland responsible for his growth is the ____________.pituitary glandThe pituitary gland is the body's master gland, which is responsible for __________ and hormones that influence feelings of __________ and signal the sexual reproduction hormones.growth; painThe ____________ produce hormones that regulate salt and water balance and are located on top of the ____________.adrenal glands; kidneysWhat are the two most important hormones that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system into action when we are feeling stressed?Norepinephrine and epinephrineWhich gland directly regulates the production of hormones in other endocrine glands?Pituitary glandThe function of the pancreas is to ____________.keep the body supplied with energy sources such as sugar and insulinThe pineal gland secretes ____________, a hormone that helps regulate the _____________.melatonin; wake/sleep cycleRoberto, who is about to take the final exam for his psychology course, is totally stressed out because it is worth 50 percent of his grade. The endocrine system gland(s) that is (are) likely to be stimulated is (are) the ____________.adrenal glandsDetection of energy from the environment and initiating neural action in response to it is called ____________.sensationThe sensory system that detects smells is __________.olfactionYou answer your cell phone without checking to see who is calling. You recognize your best friend, Maria, from her voice. This is an example of _____________.perceptionThe term absolute threshold refers to ________________________.the intensity of a stimulus where we can just barely detect itThe term JND refers to ________________________.the smallest difference between two stimuli that you can detectThe brain region that receives signals from all of the senses except smell is the ____________.thalamusIn a signal detection task, which of the following two outcomes both involve a "YES" response from the person being tested?HIT and FALSE ALARMWhat is the branch of psychology that studies the effects of physical stimuli on sensory perceptions and mental states?PsychophysicsTrue or False: Signal detection analysis is a technique to determine the ability of a perceiver to make signals.falseIt is easy to detect the difference between a 1 lb weight and a 2 lb weight, however, it is much more difficult to detect the difference between a 51 lb weight and a 52 lb weight, even though the difference is the same: 1 lb. This is consistent with _______________.Weber's lawWhat differentiates light energy we can perceive visually from light energy we cannot perceive visually?WavelengthThe _________ is a muscle that regulates the size of the pupil.irisWhen a person is nearsighted, the ______ focuses light from objects far away in front of the _____, instead of on it.lens; retinaInformation from the left eye is processed on __________ of the visual cortex.both sidesWhich type of neural cell is responsible for color vision?ConesIn which lobe of the brain is visual information processed?OccipitalWhich is not a good explanation of why we don't notice a "hole" in our visual field due to our blind spot?We consciously direct our eyes to pick up the information missed by the blind spot.Light energy with very high amplitude would be perceived as ___________.very brightThe Young-Helmholtz theory best explains __________.red-green colorblindnessAmy lines up 5 pennies in a row from left to right. Below each penny, she places a quarter. You are likely to perceive this as two rows of coins, rather than 10 separate objects because of the principle of ___________.similarityWhat is most accurate regarding the development of depth perception?It is both learned and innateConvergence is an example of a(n) ___________.binocular depth cueYou look out the window, and a tree appears to be very small, about the same size as your hand. You know that this means the tree must be quite far away because of the depth cue known as __________.relative sizeJudging the distance of a nearby object based on the angle your eyes are turned towards each other uses the depth perception cue known as __________.convergenceWhen two images near each other are presented in succession, we perceive that it is one object that has moved. This is known as ___________.the beta effectLoudness is to amplitude as pitch is to ____________.frequencyAn 80-decibel sound is about ___________ times louder than a 60-decibel sound.100Which part of the ear contains the pinna and auditory canal?outer earThe vibrations of the eardrum are amplified by three tiny bones: the malleus, the incus, and the stapes. They are located in the _____________.middle earThe __________ is a fluid-filled chamber that contains the sensory receptors for audition.cochlea__________ are the sensory receptors for audition.Hair cellsWhich theory holds that the pitch we hear is determined by the particular location on the cochlea where the hair cells vibrate the most?Place theoryWhich of the following theories is currently thought to provide the best explanation for how we perceive low frequencies (below 150 hz)?Frequency theoryHearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise is known as __________ .sensorineural hearing lossWhich of the following senses is best described as a chemical sense?TasteWhich of the following would play a role in alerting you to a gas leak in your home?Olfactory receptorsThe sense of touch includes the four basic sensations of _______________.pain, pressure, hot, and coldBrian banged his shin against a desk and grimaced with pain. He quickly bent over and began rubbing his leg where he'd banged it and the pain he was experiencing started to subside a bit. This phenomenon can best be explained by ___________.the gate-control theoryAccording to the gate-control theory, a back massage would most likely reduce your physical aches and pains by causing the ____________.activation of specific neural fibers in your spinal cordThe sense of touch includes four basic sensations. How do we experience other types of sensations, such as wetness?Complex sensations arise from the combined stimulation of several basic senses.As John is reading, he sees the words, but the letters in all the words evoke the experience of colors. This condition is called ______________.synesthesiaThe McGurk effect occurs when ___________________.we combine information from speech and from the way the speaker's lips are moving to hear something different from eitherImagine that someone across the room drops a plate and it crashes to the ground and breaks. Light travels faster than sound, but our brains make it seem that the sight of the breaking plate and the smashing sound are exactly simultaneous. This is an example of ______________.sensory interactionWhen we experience a complex environment, our attention system ____________________.selects specific information to send for deeper processing, and fails to encode much of the other available informationThe text describes the "cocktail party phenomenon," which occurs when we are at a party or meeting where many conversations are going on around us at the same time. What happens?We can fully attend to only one conversation at a time, but some information from other conversations can get into consciousness.A plausible explanation for the Mueller-Lyer illusion, the perception of the lines as differing in length when they are actually the same length, is that it ______________.is based on our experience with the interior and exterior of buildingsthe point of studying perceptual illusions is that _______________.they show us how our perceptual system uses information from the world around us to infer what the world is likeThe Ponzo illusion is based on what perceptual inference?Converging lines are perceived as lines going into the distance.Why does the moon illusion occur?Our perceptual system is influenced by the detailed objects on earth we see near the moon when it is near the horizon, leading the perceptual system to treat it as a closer, and therefore larger, object.

Wilhelm Wundt investigated which of the following phenomena?fundamental psychological processes, such as mental reaction times in response to visual and auditory stimuliWilhelm Wundt:was a German physiologist who established the first psychology research laboratory at the University of Leipzig.Which of the following was the first "school" of thought or approach in psychology?structuralismThe early psychological school called structuralism emphasized the study of:the elemental components of sensations, feelings, and conscious experience.Wilhelm Wundt defined psychology as:the study of consciousness._____ wrote On the Origin of Species, which was published in _____.Charles Darwin; 1859Which of the following people played a key role in establishing psychology as a scientific discipline in the United States?William JamesWhich early school of psychology examined how psychology could be applied to education, child rearing, and the work environment?functionalismBoth structuralists and functionalists agreed that:psychology should study conscious experience.The founder of psychoanalysis wasAustrian physician Sigmund Freud.Psychoanalysis emphasized:unconscious causes of behavior.Your therapist is very interested in your dreams, blocked memories, and slips of the tongue. On which approach to psychology is your therapist probably basing his psychotherapy?psychoanalysisThe early school of psychology called behaviorismgrew out of Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov's pioneering research in which he conditioned dogs to salivate to the sound of a bell.Behaviorism was characterized by:the rejection of consciousness as a topic in psychology and a focus upon observable behavior.The founder of behaviorism was:John Watson.Which of the following statements about behaviorism is TRUE?John B. Watson argued that consciousness was not a usable concept and considered consciousness to be a concept related to superstition and magic.Which of the following approaches dominated American psychology for the first half of the twentieth century?behaviorismWhen researchers create questions to investigate, generate evidence, and draw conclusions, they are guided by a set of assumptions, attitudes, and procedures that is (are) called:the scientific method.Psychologists assume that:behavior and mental processes have a cause or causes.Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?apply the findings to solve human problemsWhen psychologists systematically observe and record behaviors as they occur in their natural settings, they are using a descriptive method called:naturalistic observation.The primary goal of naturalistic observation is to:detect natural behavior patterns.Why do researchers try to avoid being detected by their participants when engaged in naturalistic observations?Naturally occurring behavior patterns might not occur if the participants become aware that they are being observed.This drawing shows the typical structures found on a neuron. Pick the alternative that correctly labels the structures in the drawing.1 = dendrites, 2 = cell body, 3 = axon, 4 = myelin sheathNeurons are:highly specialized cells that receive and transmit information from one area of the body to another.This cross-sectional drawing of the human brain depicts four structures that are key components of the limbic system. Pick the alternative that correctly labels the structures in the drawing.1 = hypothalamus, 2 = thalamus, 3 = hippocampus, 4 = amygdalaThere are roughly _____ neurons in the human brain.100 billionAcetylcholine is:involved in movement and memory.Miguel jogs about five miles a day. At roughly the three-mile point, Miguel usually experiences a rush of positive feelings due to _____ levels of _____.increased; endorphinsThe two main divisions of the nervous system are the _____ and the _____.peripheral nervous system; central nervous systemIn combination, the brain and spinal cord make up thecentral nervous system.Which of the following statements is FALSE?The peripheral nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.In the _____, information is communicated along nerves.peripheral nervous systemThe heightened physical arousal that characterizes the fight-or-flight response involves the _____ branch of the nervous system.sympatheticIn general, the sympathetic nervous system _____, while the parasympathetic nervous system _____.arouses and mobilizes; maintains and conservesThe brainstem is made up of the _____ and the _____.midbrain; hindbrainWhich of the following represents the largest region of the brain?the forebrainThe primary communication link between the left and right cerebral hemispheres is called:the corpus callosum.Which best describes the surface of the cerebral cortex?numerous folds, wrinkles, bulges, ridges, and valleysThis image depicts a cross section of the human eye. Pick the alternative that correctly labels the structures in the drawing.1 = cornea, 2 = lens, 3 = fovea, 4 = retinaThis image depicts the path that sound waves take through the human ear. Pick the alternative that correctly labels the structures in the drawing.1 = semicircular canals, 2 = cochlea, 3 = eardrum, 4 = pinnaIn psychology, the term sensation formally refers to:the process of detecting a physical stimulus such as light, sound, heat, or pressure.In contrast to sensation, the term perception is formally defined as the:active mental process of integrating, organizing, and interpreting sensory data.Which of the following statements is TRUE?There is no clear boundary between the processes of sensation and perception as we experience them.The smallest possible stimulus which can be detected half the time, or the minimum level of stimuli that we can detect, is called:the absolute threshold.

The smallest possible difference between two stimuli which can be detected is called the:difference threshold, or just noticeable difference.John puts one toe into the swimming pool and shivers because the water is so cold. He grits his teeth and dives in anyway. After about ten minutes, the temperature of the water seems quite comfortable to him. This example illustrates the principle of:sensory adaptation

According to the trichromatic theory of color vision:cones come in three basic varieties: red-sensitive, green-sensitive, or blue-sensitive.

According to the text, which body areas are the MOST sensitive to pain?. the back of your knee, your neck, and the crook or bend of your elbows

According to the text, which body areas are the LEAST sensitive to pain?the tip of your nose, soles of your feet, and balls of your thumbs

What occurs during the refractory period? Neurotransmitters are released by the dendrites.

The all-or-none law refers to the fact that: the myelin sheath either completely covers an axon or it does not.

The heightened physical arousal that characterizes the fight-or-flight response involves the _____ branch of the nervous system. somatic

Which of the following statements about the properties of neurons is TRUE? Sensory and motor neurons are the same size and shape, and interneurons are long and thin.

The statement that most people only use about 10% of their brain: has been proven by modern brain research.

An action potential occurs when: potassium ions are electrically transformed into sodium ions.

The point of communication between two neurons is called the: conjunction.

The cell body of a neuron: manufactures myelin.

The occipital lobe is to _____ as the temporal lobe is to _____. vision; audition

Which of the following best defines a neurotransmitter? a special magnetic wave used to generate detailed images of individual neurons

About 70% of left-handed people are bilateral, using both hemispheres for language functions.

Your pencil starts to roll off the desk and in a smooth, coordinated fashion you grab it just before it rolls off the edge. Your ability to perform this action involved which of the following brain areas? the hippocampus

During the war in Iraq, some U.S. troops carried atropine injection kits as an antidote to nerve gas. How does the drug atropine counteract nerve gas? Atropine blocks acetylcholine receptor sites.

Miguel jogs about five miles a day. At roughly the three-mile point, Miguel usually experiences a rush of positive feelings due to _____ levels of _____. increased; endorphins

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that involves: dendrites becoming brittle and breaking.

The part of the neuron that carries messages to other cells in the body is the: nucleus.

Damage to Wernicke's area in the brain: produces difficulty speaking but does not disrupt the ability to comprehend verbal or written words.

After too many drinks at a party, your friend awkwardly stumbles into a table, almost knocking it over. Your friend's coordination for simple actions, such as walking between two tables, is reduced because the alcohol has affected his: thalamus.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is implicated in Alzheimer's disease? GABA

Jake received a severe brain injury in a motorcycle accident and was partially paralyzed on the left side of his body. After several months of intensive physical therapy, he gradually regained the use of his left leg and arm. This example best illustrates the principle of: structural plasticity.

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