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Prof.Exams TEST BANK 2022 Prof.Exams COMPLETE Elaborated Test Bank for Biological Psychology 14th Edition by James W. Kalat 2022 Prof.Exams Biological Psychology 14th Edition by James W. Kalat . ISBN -10 0357798120 ISBN -13 978 -0357798126 Test bank for Biological Psychology 14th Ed ition by James W. Kalat . ISBN -10 0357798120 ISBN -13 978 -0357798126 THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL BOOK. YOU ARE BUYING it is the Official Test Bank in e-version INSTANT DOWNLOAD >The test bank is what most professors use as a template when making exams for their students, which means there’s a very high chance that you will see the exact questions in the tests! >The file is either in.pdf, excel, or zipped in the package and can easily be read on PCs and Macs. >Delivery is INSTANT. You can download the files IMMEDIATELY once payment is done. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Our response is the fastest. All questions will always be answered in 6 hours, most of the time within 30mins. We also faced similar difficulties when we were students, and we understand how you feel. But now, with the Official Test Bank, you will be able to * Anticipate the type of the questions that will appear in your exam. * Know the correct answers to those questions. * Reduce the hassle and stress of your student life. * Improve your studying and get a better grade! * Get prepared for examination questions. * Save you time and help you understand the material. Prof.Exams TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. 1. Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses. 2. Synapses. 3. Anatomy and Research Methods. 4. Geneti cs, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity. 5. Vision. 6. Other Sensory Systems. 7. Movement. 8. Wakefulness and Sleep. 9. Internal Regulation. 10. Reproductive Behaviors. 11. Emotional Behaviors. 12. The Biology of Learning and Memory. 13. Cognit ive Functions. 14. Psychological Disorders. A: Brief, Basic Chemistry. B: Society for Neuroscience Policies on the Use of Animals and Human Subjects in Research. 1 The Major Issues Chapter 1: The Major Issues TRUE/FALSE 1. Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 2. According to Tinbergen, a physiological explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 3. An evolutionary explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior MSC: www 4. An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior MSC: www 5. A functional explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 6. Genes are the units of heredity. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 7. A strand of DNA serves as a template (model) for the synthesis of RNA molecules. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 8. It is possible for two heterozygous brown -eyed parents to have blue-eyed children. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 2 Chapter 1 9. If both parents are heterozygous, then all of their children should be homozygous. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 10. The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 11. Sex-linked genes are usually found on the Y chromosome. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 12. When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes than genes that are on the same chromosome. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 13. The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the mother. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 14. Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 15. To determine the contributions of heredity and environment, researchers rely mainly on studies of monozygotic and dizygotic twins. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 16. Researchers have found specific genes linked to certain specific behaviors. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior KEY: NEW 17. The damaging effects of phenylalanine in children with PKU are unavoidable. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 3 The Major Issues 18. Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of Behavior OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 19. Humans have stopped evolving. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Evolution of Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 20. Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 21. Research scientists are free to do as they wish when conducting research with animals. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research 22. The underlying mechanisms of behavior are similar across species. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 23. Invertebrate nerves follow the same basic principles as human nerves. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 24. Minimalists do not tolerate any kind of animal research. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 25. Professional organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience publish guidelines for the use of animals in research. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 26. Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 4 Chapter 1 27. The dispute between abolitionists and animal researchers is a dispute between two ethical positions. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 28. The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an intelligent and mutually respectful way. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Biological psychologists are primarily interested in the study of the physiological, evolutionary, and . a. social influence on attitudes b. developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience c. use of reinforcement to change behavior d. mental well-being of plants ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 2. At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: . a. molecules and mitochondria b. mitochondria and glia c. neurons and glia d. neurons and molecules ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 3. The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists place greater emphasis on studying: a. chemistry. b. psychology. c. biology. d. behavior. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 5 The Major Issues 4. Much of biological psychology concerns: a. chemistry. b. brain functioning. c. neurology. d. anatomy. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 5. Jill is interested in studying how hormones influence sexual behavior of rats. She is most likely a: a. biological psychologist. b. neuroscientist. c. clinical psychologist. d. psychiatrist. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 6. The question “Given this universe composed of matter and energy, why is there such a thing as consciousness?” is called the . a. cosmic force question b. mind -body problem c. universal question d. biological problem ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Introduction OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 7. A fundamental property is one that . a. answers all questions b. occurs only in certain parts of the nervous system c. cannot be reduced to something else d. cannot be explained ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Introduction OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 8. If a person believes that hormones released at different stages of the menstrual cycle affect a person’s mood, then it would be considered a(n) explanation. a. functional b. ontogenetic c. physiological d. evolutionary ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 6 Chapter 1 9. A(n) explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did. a. functional b. ontogenetic c. physiological d. evolutionary ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 10. A(n) describes how a structure or behavior develops, including the influences of genes, nutrition, experiences, and their interactions. a. functional b. ontogenetic c. physiological d. evolutionary ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 11. Understanding how genes, nutrition, and experience work together to produce a tendency toward a particular sexual orientation is an example of a(n) explanation. a. ontogenetic b. evolutionary c. functional d. common sense ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Biological Approach to Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 12. Which type of explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops? a. Physiological b. Ontogenetic c. Evolutionary d. Functional ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 13. A(n) explanation would describe eating in terms of the hypothalamus affecting insulin production, which affects the availability of glucose in cells. a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. functional ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 7 The Major Issues 14. Explaining differences in running speed as a function of differences in muscle fiber types is an example of a(n) explanation. a. ontogenetic b. physiological c. evolutionary d. functional ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 15. Understanding differences in intelligence as a function of early learning experiences is an example of a(n) explanation. a. ontogenetic b. physiological c. functional d. evolutionary ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Biological Approach to Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 16. A person who studies the influence of genetic predisposition to be aggressive in combination with early aggressive experiences is seeking for a(n) explanation. a. physiological b. behavioral c. evolutionary d. ontogenetic ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 17. Mapping out the relationship between shared bone structures across different species suggests there is a(n) explanation. a. ontogenetic b. evolutionary c. behavioral d. physiological ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 18. An evolutionary explanation of why we get goose bumps when cold is that: a. the sympathetic nervous system is activated. b. we inherited the mechanism from our remote ancestors who had more hair. c. it keeps us warm. d. children are often raised in cold environments. 8 Chapter 1 ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 19. Having camouflage that matches an animal’s typical surroundings in order to provide protection from predators is an example of a(n) explanation. a. evolutionary b. functional c. ontogenetic d. physiological ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 20. A functional explanation of why giraffes have such long necks is that: a. it lowers the blood pressure in their brains. b. their necks became longer because they stretched them. c. it allows them greater access to their food supply. d. parent giraffes make their babies reach for food. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 21. How human language develops as the result of genes and the opportunity to hear language during a sensitive period in early life is an example of a(n) explanation. a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. functional ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 22. Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species? a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. solipsistic ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 23. Which type of explanation describes the advantages provided by a particular structure or behavior? a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. functional 9 The Major Issues ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 24. Which of the following is TRUE about genetic drift? a. It occurs more often in large populations. b. It occurs when species move to a new location. c. It takes thousands of years to happen. d. It occurs more often in small populations. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 25. In a small population of sheep, the dominant male may produce many more offspring than the other males, spreading his genes. This is an example of: a. a physiological explanation. b. artificial selection. c. genetic drift. d. recombination. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 26. The amygdala appears to be an important part of the brain for experiencing fear. Which of the following is an example of a functional explanation of fear? a. Describing the anatomical connections between the amygdala and other parts of the brain b. Describing the neurotransmitters involved in the activity of the amygdala c. Describing why fear improves the chances for survival d. Describing how fears develop in infancy ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 27. A(n) explanation of human behavior is often controversial, because many behaviors alleged to be part of our evolutionary heritage could have been learned instead. a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. functional ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 28. In most bird species, only the male sings and then only in his territory during the reproductive season. This is to attract females and to ward off other males, which serves to improve their chances of mating. This behavior demonstrates: a. that physiological explanations are preferred over other kinds of explanations. b. learning during a critical period. 10 Chapter 1 c. that physiological, ontogenetic, evolutionary, and functional explanations are mutually exclusive. d. how physiological, ontogenetic, evolutionary, and functional explanations can all be used to explain the same behavior. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 29. In certain species of songbirds, development of the song requires the opportunity to hear the appropriate song during a sensitive period in life as well as the genes to prepare them to learn the song. This is a(n) explanation of birdsong. a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. functional ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 30. Which of the following would be a functional explanation for why birds sing? a. Testosterone causes the growth of certain brain areas which control singing in certain birds. b. Birds sing due to instinct. c. Birds sing because they hear their song early in life and form a template which controls later singing. d. Birds sing to defend territories and attract mates. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 31. Which of the following would be a physiological explanation for why birds sing? a. Testosterone causes the growth of certain brain areas which control singing in certain birds. b. Birds sing due to instinct. c. Birds sing because they hear their song early in life and form a template which controls later singing. d. Birds sing to defend territories and attract mates. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 32. An adult male sparrow sings its normal song: a. if he hears the song during a sensitive period early in his life. b. only when he hears a female bird singing. c. if his own species' song is the first song he hears when young. d. regardless of whether or not he has ever heard his species' song from another bird. 11 The Major Issues ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 33. Consciousness occurs: a. in all kinds of nervous systems some of the time. b. In certain parts of certain kinds of nervous system all of the time. c. in certain parts of certain kinds of nervous systems some of the time. d. in all kinds of nervous systems all of the time. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Biological Approach to Behavior OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 34. Consciousness does not occur when: a. you are awake. b. you are dreaming. c. You are daydreaming. d. you are in a dreamless sleep. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 35. In addition to when you are in a dreamless sleep, consciousness does not occur when you are a. in a coma. b. daydreaming. c. watching television. d. exercising. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 36. Biological psychology is a field of study and a . a. fundamental property b. string theory c. way to understand our place in the cosmos d. point of view ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 37. The brain has an enormous number of and . a. sections; spaces b. divisions; subareas c. appendages; spaces d. sections; subareas ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW