The functions of the amygdala include

delivery of electrical stimulation to the limbic system.

stopping electrical stimulation to the limbic system.

stimulating the "pleasure" centers of the limbic system.

helping us react to dangerous stimuli through a quick fear response.

has direct connections to the occipital lobe.

is associated with forming lasting memories.

has direct connections to the occipital lobe.

is involved with sensing emotion.

The limbic system is responsible for

the control of hunger, thirst, and sex.

heartbeat and breathing regulation.

chemical activity in the cranial nerves.

the number of neurons in the brain.

electrical impulses from the brain.

chemical activity in the cranial nerves.

direct electrical stimulation and activation of the brain.

Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

there are repeated attempts to lose weight by severe dieting.

vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics are used to lose weight.

there are repeated attempts to lose weight by severe dieting.

it occurs equally in males and females.

it is an adolescent growth phase that a few women go through and later disappears.

A circadian rhythm refers to a cycle

of sexual receptivity caused by hormone cycles.

of bodily activity approximately 24 hours in length.

during which various bodily systems are in phase.

Which of the following statements about the sex drive is TRUE?

the sex drive is greatly affected by hormone levels in humans.

the sex drive is necessary for individual survival.

the influence of hormones decreases as we ascend the biological scale.

reflect base physiological changes.

are the most extreme forms of various emotions.

are subtle emotional undercurrents.

reflect base physiological changes.

reflect only positive emotions.

People who have had their stomachs surgically removed

report they still have hunger pangs.

In hunger, a set point is

determined by adult eating habits.

similar to a body\s thermostat for blood sugar.

the weight you maintain when you attempt to diet.

related to the proportion of body fat your body normally maintains.

determined by adult eating habits.

The most critical physiological factor controlling hunger is the

presence of stomach contractions.

If the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will

refuse to eat until forced to do so.

refuse to drink until forced to do so.

Which is TRUE regarding the influence of cultural values on eating behaviors?

they have a homeostatic influence on amount of food consumed.

they are the primary cause of innate taste aversion.

they greatly affect the incentive value of various foods.

they determine a person\s set point for various foods.

they have a homeostatic influence on amount of food consumed.

Cutting sensory nerves from the stomach, or removing it entirely, causes

the need for patients to be "trained" to eat; otherwise, they would inadvertently starve to death.

eating based on recognized need, not internal feelings of hunger.

some changes in eating, but hunger still occurs.

the need for patients to be "trained" to eat; otherwise, they would inadvertently starve to death.

Which is a cause of anorexia?

an overly realistic view of normal size

If the lateral hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will

drink more water than biologically needed.

refuse to drink until forced to do so.

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.

the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions.

the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.

activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion.

the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

You and a friend play three hours of racquetball. Afterwards, you are most likely toprefer

a beverage containing some alcohol.

1405 + Mcqs in Logic Page 14 McqOptions

651.	Which one of the following psychoactive drugs falls in the "stimulant" category?
A.	lsd
B.	caffeine
C.	alcohol
D.	opiates
Answer» C. alcohol

Discussion

652.	The ability to be aware that one is dreaming and to direct one's dreams is known as:
A.	lucid dreaming
B.	nightmares
C.	night terror
D.	sleep apnea
Answer» B. nightmares

Discussion

653.	Electrical stimulation of the ______ produced sympathetic arousal and aggressiveattack.
A.	lateral hypothalamus
B.	amygdala
C.	medial hypothalamus
D.	frontal cortex
Answer» C. medial hypothalamus

Discussion

654.	During which stage of sleep are humans paralyzed and unable to move?
A.	stage one
B.	stage two
C.	stage three
D.	rem stage
Answer» E.

Discussion

655.	The sleep stage associated with dreaming includes:
A.	stage one
B.	stage two
C.	stage three
D.	rem stage
Answer» E.

Discussion

656.	The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a _____ rhythm.
A.	circadian
B.	biological
C.	phase advance
D.	phase delay
Answer» B. biological

Discussion

657.	__________ measures the structure of the brain by utilizing a series of x-rays.
A.	eeg
B.	ct scan
C.	mri scan
D.	pet
Answer» C. mri scan

Discussion

658.	The __________ area in the brain acts as a final "switching station" for most incomingsensory information.
A.	superior colliculus
B.	reticular formation (rf)
C.	autonomic nervous system
D.	thalamus
Answer» E.

Discussion

659.	Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?
A.	sex
B.	eating and drinking
C.	temperature control
D.	posture
Answer» E.

Discussion

660.	The functions of the amygdala include
A.	delivery of electrical stimulation to the limbic system.
B.	stopping electrical stimulation to the limbic system.
C.	stimulating the "pleasure" centers of the limbic system.
D.	helping us react to dangerous stimuli through a quick fear response.
Answer» E.

Discussion

661.	A new, improved brain imaging technique for measuring glucose metabolism of thebrain is called
A.	manscan.
B.	pet scan.
C.	mri.
D.	ct scan.
Answer» C. mri.

Discussion

662.	Which of the following is most involved in the production of emotion?
A.	the occipital lobe
B.	the limbic system
C.	the medulla
D.	the pituitary gland
Answer» C. the medulla

Discussion

663.	Bodily sensations such as touch, temperature, and pressure register in which brainarea?
A.	the occipital lobes
B.	the parietal lobes
C.	the temporal lobes
D.	the frontal lobes
Answer» C. the temporal lobes

Discussion

664.	The hippocampus
A.	is part of the hypothalamus.
B.	is associated with forming lasting memories.
C.	has direct connections to the occipital lobe.
D.	is involved with sensing emotion.
Answer» C. has direct connections to the occipital lobe.

Discussion

665.	Weeks after an automobile accident, a friend continues to have difficulty maintainingbalance and movements. You should suspect that damage may have occurred to the
A.	corpus callosum.
B.	cerebellum.
C.	medulla.
D.	reticular formation.
Answer» C. medulla.

Discussion

666.	Which of the following involves electrical brain wave measurement?
A.	clinical studies
B.	ablation
C.	mri scan
D.	eeg
Answer» E.

Discussion

667.	Experiments with animals have found pleasure centers to be located in the
A.	pituitary gland.
B.	left parietal lobe.
C.	hypothalamus.
D.	amygdala.
Answer» D. amygdala.

Discussion

668.	There is more somatosensory cortex for the
A.	mouth.
B.	shoulder.
C.	feet.
D.	legs.
Answer» B. shoulder.

Discussion

669.	The __________ cerebral hemisphere is superior at perceptual skills and detectingand expressing emotion.
A.	right
B.	left
C.	cortical
D.	subcortical
Answer» B. left

Discussion

670.	The limbic system is responsible for
A.	the control of hunger, thirst, and sex.
B.	executive functions.
C.	heartbeat and breathing regulation.
D.	auditory processing.
Answer» B. executive functions.

Discussion

671.	An EEG records
A.	the number of neurons in the brain.
B.	electrical impulses from the brain.
C.	chemical activity in the cranial nerves.
D.	direct electrical stimulation and activation of the brain.
Answer» C. chemical activity in the cranial nerves.

Discussion

672.	Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called
A.	fasting.
B.	malnutrition.
C.	anorexia nervosa.
D.	hypoglycemia.
Answer» D. hypoglycemia.

Discussion

673.	You are walking through a bad part of town, down a dark alley, and carrying a large amount of cash. Behind you, you hear a door open and close suddenly, and you immediately dive into the nearest trash container. The part of the forebrain mainlyresponsible for your reaction is the
A.	hippocampus.
B.	medulla.
C.	cerebrum.
D.	amygdala.
Answer» E.

Discussion

674.	The body structure most closely associated with thirst is the
A.	pancreas.
B.	pituitary gland.
C.	hypothalamus.
D.	limbic system.
Answer» D. limbic system.

Discussion

675.	The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for restoring the body andconserving energy is the
A.	somatic nervous system.
B.	limbic system.
C.	parasympathetic division.
D.	sympathetic division.
Answer» D. sympathetic division.

Discussion

676.	Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?
A.	vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics are used to lose weight.
B.	there are repeated attempts to lose weight by severe dieting.
C.	it occurs equally in males and females.
D.	it is an adolescent growth phase that a few women go through and later disappears.
Answer» B. there are repeated attempts to lose weight by severe dieting.

Discussion

677.	A circadian rhythm refers to a cycle
A.	of sexual receptivity caused by hormone cycles.
B.	of bodily activity approximately 24 hours in length.
C.	of emotional arousal.
D.	during which various bodily systems are in phase.
Answer» C. of emotional arousal.

Discussion

678.	Electrically stimulating the lateral hypothalamus will cause a rat to
A.	start eating.
B.	stop eating.
C.	start drinking.
D.	stop drinking.
Answer» B. stop eating.

Discussion

679.	The satiety system is to the feeding system as the __________ hypothalamus is to the__________ hypothalamus.
A.	ventromedial; lateral
B.	lateral; ventromedial
C.	nonhomeostatic; homeostatic
D.	cyclic; episodic
Answer» B. lateral; ventromedial

Discussion

680.	A part of the nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the __________division.
A.	parasympathetic
B.	sympathetic
C.	somatic
D.	adaptive
Answer» C. somatic

Discussion

681.	Which of the following statements about the sex drive is TRUE?
A.	the sex drive is greatly affected by hormone levels in humans.
B.	the sex drive is necessary for individual survival.
C.	the sex drive is homeostatic.
D.	the influence of hormones decreases as we ascend the biological scale.
Answer» E.

Discussion

682.	Moods
A.	are the most extreme forms of various emotions.
B.	are subtle emotional undercurrents.
C.	reflect base physiological changes.
D.	reflect only positive emotions.
Answer» C. reflect base physiological changes.

Discussion

683.	People who have had their stomachs surgically removed
A.	report they still have hunger pangs.
Answer» E.

Discussion

684.	In hunger, a set point is
A.	similar to a body\s thermostat for blood sugar.
B.	the weight you maintain when you attempt to diet.
C.	related to the proportion of body fat your body normally maintains.
D.	determined by adult eating habits.
Answer» D. determined by adult eating habits.

Discussion

685.	The most critical physiological factor controlling hunger is the
A.	level of blood sugar.
B.	presence of stomach contractions.
C.	taste of fo
Answer» B. presence of stomach contractions.

Discussion

686.	The maintenance of steady states of temperature and blood pressure are examples of
A.	thermostasis.
B.	homeostasis.
C.	intrinsic motivation.
D.	biological rhythm.
Answer» C. intrinsic motivation.

Discussion

687.	A competitive diver approaches the end of the board with rapidly beating heart and adry mouth, a result of increased
A.	adrenaline.
B.	amines.
C.	cortisone.
D.	endorphins.
Answer» B. amines.

Discussion

688.	The hypothalamus has __________ hunger center(s).
A.	no control over
B.	total control over
C.	the most direct control over
D.	one
Answer» D. one

Discussion

689.	If the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will
A.	eat until it becomes obese.
B.	refuse to eat until forced to do so.
C.	drink excessively.
D.	refuse to drink until forced to do so.
Answer» B. refuse to eat until forced to do so.

Discussion

690.	The polygraph or "lie detector" primarily measures which component of emotion?
A.	attribution
B.	emotional expression
C.	physiological arousal
D.	vocal modulation
Answer» D. vocal modulation

Discussion

691.	Which is TRUE regarding the influence of cultural values on eating behaviors?
A.	they are the primary cause of innate taste aversion.
B.	they greatly affect the incentive value of various foods.
C.	they determine a person\s set point for various foods.
D.	they have a homeostatic influence on amount of food consumed.
Answer» D. they have a homeostatic influence on amount of food consumed.

Discussion

692.	You are feeling a lot of fear, the brain site most likely involved is
A.	the midbrain.
B.	the left hemisphere.
C.	the right hemisphere.
D.	the amygdala.
Answer» E.

Discussion

693.	Cutting sensory nerves from the stomach, or removing it entirely, causes
A.	a total loss of appetite.
B.	eating based on recognized need, not internal feelings of hunger.
C.	some changes in eating, but hunger still occurs.
D.	the need for patients to be "trained" to eat; otherwise, they would inadvertently starve to death.
Answer» D. the need for patients to be "trained" to eat; otherwise, they would inadvertently starve to death.

Discussion

694.	Which is a cause of anorexia?
A.	sibling rivalry
B.	an overly realistic view of normal size
C.	food allergies
D.	perfectionism
Answer» E.

Discussion

695.	If the lateral hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will
A.	drink more water than biologically needed.
B.	refuse to drink until forced to do so.
C.	eat until it becomes obese.
D.	refuse to eat until force fed.
Answer» E.

Discussion

696.	According to the Cannon-Bard theory,
A.	the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions.
B.	the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
C.	activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion.
D.	the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work in concert.
Answer» B. the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.

Discussion

697.	Gorging on food and then vomiting or taking laxatives to avoid gaining weight is called
A.	behavioral dieting.
B.	fad dieting.
C.	purging.
D.	bulimia nervosa.
Answer» E.

Discussion

698.	You and a friend play three hours of racquetball. Afterwards, you are most likely toprefer
A.	plain water.
B.	a slightly salty liquid.
C.	a beverage containing some alcohol.
D.	milk.
Answer» C. a beverage containing some alcohol.

Discussion

699.	_________ gives us control over conditions.
A.	observation
B.	experiment
C.	postulate
D.	non-observation
Answer» C. postulate

Discussion

700.	The one instance that may falsify a hypothesis is called _________ instance.
A.	false
B.	true
C.	crucial
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Logical and Verbal Reasoning.

Which one of the following psychoactive drugs falls in the "stimulant" category?

The ability to be aware that one is dreaming and to direct one's dreams is known as:

Electrical stimulation of the ______ produced sympathetic arousal and aggressiveattack.

During which stage of sleep are humans paralyzed and unable to move?

The sleep stage associated with dreaming includes:

The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a _____ rhythm.

__________ measures the structure of the brain by utilizing a series of x-rays.

The __________ area in the brain acts as a final "switching station" for most incomingsensory information.

Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?

The functions of the amygdala include

A new, improved brain imaging technique for measuring glucose metabolism of thebrain is called

Which of the following is most involved in the production of emotion?

Bodily sensations such as touch, temperature, and pressure register in which brainarea?

The hippocampus

Weeks after an automobile accident, a friend continues to have difficulty maintainingbalance and movements. You should suspect that damage may have occurred to the

Which of the following involves electrical brain wave measurement?

Experiments with animals have found pleasure centers to be located in the

There is more somatosensory cortex for the

The __________ cerebral hemisphere is superior at perceptual skills and detectingand expressing emotion.

The limbic system is responsible for

An EEG records

Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called

You are walking through a bad part of town, down a dark alley, and carrying a large amount of cash. Behind you, you hear a door open and close suddenly, and you immediately dive into the nearest trash container. The part of the forebrain mainlyresponsible for your reaction is the

The body structure most closely associated with thirst is the

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for restoring the body andconserving energy is the

Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

A circadian rhythm refers to a cycle

Electrically stimulating the lateral hypothalamus will cause a rat to

The satiety system is to the feeding system as the __________ hypothalamus is to the__________ hypothalamus.

A part of the nervous system that prepares the body for emergencies is the __________division.

Which of the following statements about the sex drive is TRUE?

Moods

People who have had their stomachs surgically removed

In hunger, a set point is

The most critical physiological factor controlling hunger is the

The maintenance of steady states of temperature and blood pressure are examples of

A competitive diver approaches the end of the board with rapidly beating heart and adry mouth, a result of increased

The hypothalamus has __________ hunger center(s).

If the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will

The polygraph or "lie detector" primarily measures which component of emotion?

Which is TRUE regarding the influence of cultural values on eating behaviors?

You are feeling a lot of fear, the brain site most likely involved is

Cutting sensory nerves from the stomach, or removing it entirely, causes

Which is a cause of anorexia?

If the lateral hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

Gorging on food and then vomiting or taking laxatives to avoid gaining weight is called

You and a friend play three hours of racquetball. Afterwards, you are most likely toprefer

_________ gives us control over conditions.

The one instance that may falsify a hypothesis is called _________ instance.

The satiety system is to the feeding system as the hypothalamus is to the hypothalamus.