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Psychology - Chapter 3
Test Description: Biopsychology
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Changes in behavior and cognitive processes over time are studied by ________.
A
evolutionary psychologists
B
behavioral geneticists
C
behavioral psychologists
D
historical psychologists
2) The theory of ________ states that organisms that are better suited for their environment will survive and reproduce, while those that are poorly suited for their environment will die off.
A
behavioral genetics
B
survivalism
C
genetic mutation
D
evolution by natural selection
3) Human eggs and sperm each contain 23 ________, which are composed of long strands of ________.
A
chromosomes; DNA
B
DNA; genes
C
chromosomes; genes
D
genes; DNA
4) The space between two neurons is called the ________.
A
synapse
B
soma
C
terminal button
D
vesicle
5) The two major divisions of the nervous system are the ________ and ________.
A
autonomic; somatic nervous systems
B
parasympathetic; sympathetic nervous systems
C
autonomic; sympathetic nervous systems
D
central; peripheral nervous systems
6) The ________ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration
A
autonomic
B
somatic
C
parasympathetic
D
sympathetic
7) The ________ nervous system is responsible for stimulating digestion and causing the bladder to contract.
A
parasympathetic
B
somatic
C
sympathetic
D
autonomic
8) Sensory and motor neurons of the ________ nervous system are associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary.
A
sympathetic
B
autonomic
C
parasympathetic
D
somatic
9) ________ is a state of equilibrium, in which biological conditions (such as body temperature) are maintained at optimal levels.
A
reuptake
B
resting potential
C
synergy
D
homeostasis
10) Which of the following is not a part sympathetic activation during the fight or flight response?
A
adrenaline surge into the bloodstream
B
heart rate and blood pressure increase
C
pupil dilation
D
digestion functions become more active
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