Psychology - Chapter 3 Question Preview (ID: 54629)


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Changes in behavior and cognitive processes over time are studied by ________.
a) behavioral geneticists
b) behavioral psychologists
c) evolutionary psychologists
d) historical psychologists

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) evolution by natural selection
c) genetic mutation
d) survivalism

Human eggs and sperm each contain 23 ________, which are composed of long strands of ________.
a) chromosomes; DNA
b) chromosomes; genes
c) DNA; genes
d) genes; DNA

The space between two neurons is called the ________.
a) soma
b) synapse
c) terminal button
d) vesicle

The two major divisions of the nervous system are the ________ and ________.
a) autonomic; somatic nervous systems
b) autonomic; sympathetic nervous systems
c) central; peripheral nervous systems
d) parasympathetic; sympathetic nervous systems

The ________ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration
a) autonomic
b) parasympathetic
c) somatic
d) sympathetic

The ________ nervous system is responsible for stimulating digestion and causing the bladder to contract.
a) autonomic
b) parasympathetic
c) somatic
d) sympathetic

Sensory and motor neurons of the ________ nervous system are associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary.
a) autonomic
b) parasympathetic
c) somatic
d) sympathetic

________ is a state of equilibrium, in which biological conditions (such as body temperature) are maintained at optimal levels.
a) homeostasis
b) resting potential
c) reuptake
d) synergy

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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