Psychology exam 1
Myers
Psychology 6/e
Test Bank I
CHAPTER 2
Neuroscience and Behavior
Learning Objectives
1. Explain why psychologists are concerned with human biology.
Neural Communication (pp. 48-54)
2. Describe the structure of a neuron, and explain how neural impulses are generated.
3. Describe how nerve cells communicate, and discuss the impact of neurotransmitters and drugs on human behavior.
The Nervous System (pp. 54-57)
4. Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and describe their functions, noting the three types of neurons that transmit information through the system.
5. Contrast the simplicity of the neural pathways involved in reflexes with the complexity of neural networks.
The Brain (pp. 58-80)
6. Identify and describe several techniques for studying the brain.
7. Describe the functions of the brainstem, thalamus, cerebellum, and limbic system.
8. Identify the four lobes of the cerebral cortex, and describe the sensory and motor functions of the cortex.
9. Discuss the importance of the association areas, and describe how damage to several different cortical areas can impair language functioning.
10. Discuss the capacity of the brain to reorganize following injury or illness.
11. Describe research on the split brain, and discuss what it reveals regarding normal brain functioning.
12. Discuss the relationships among brain organization, right- and left-handedness, and physical health.
The Endocrine System (pp. 80-81)
13. Describe the nature and functions of the endocrine system and its interaction with the nervous system.
Introduction, p. 47 Medium, Factual/Definitional, Objective 1, Ans: a
1. Phrenology highlighted the potential importance of: a. specific brain regions. b. neurotransmitters. c. hormones. d. the right brain.
Introduction, p. 47 Difficult, Conceptual, Objective 1, Ans: d
2. The person most likely to suggest that the shape of a person’s
Psychology 6/e
Test Bank I
CHAPTER 2
Neuroscience and Behavior
Learning Objectives
1. Explain why psychologists are concerned with human biology.
Neural Communication (pp. 48-54)
2. Describe the structure of a neuron, and explain how neural impulses are generated.
3. Describe how nerve cells communicate, and discuss the impact of neurotransmitters and drugs on human behavior.
The Nervous System (pp. 54-57)
4. Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and describe their functions, noting the three types of neurons that transmit information through the system.
5. Contrast the simplicity of the neural pathways involved in reflexes with the complexity of neural networks.
The Brain (pp. 58-80)
6. Identify and describe several techniques for studying the brain.
7. Describe the functions of the brainstem, thalamus, cerebellum, and limbic system.
8. Identify the four lobes of the cerebral cortex, and describe the sensory and motor functions of the cortex.
9. Discuss the importance of the association areas, and describe how damage to several different cortical areas can impair language functioning.
10. Discuss the capacity of the brain to reorganize following injury or illness.
11. Describe research on the split brain, and discuss what it reveals regarding normal brain functioning.
12. Discuss the relationships among brain organization, right- and left-handedness, and physical health.
The Endocrine System (pp. 80-81)
13. Describe the nature and functions of the endocrine system and its interaction with the nervous system.
Introduction, p. 47 Medium, Factual/Definitional, Objective 1, Ans: a
1. Phrenology highlighted the potential importance of: a. specific brain regions. b. neurotransmitters. c. hormones. d. the right brain.
Introduction, p. 47 Difficult, Conceptual, Objective 1, Ans: d
2. The person most likely to suggest that the shape of a person’s