Unit 2 Biological Bases, Sleep, & Drugs

This theory of dreams says we dream as a way to sort out the day's experiences and fix them into memory

In an effort to reveal genetic influences on personality, researchers use adoption studies mainly to:

Number 5 is the __________ on a neuron.

Deep sleep occurs in which stage?

A researcher interested in determining the size of a particular area of the brain would most likely use a(n)

Breathing and heartbeat are controlled by the:

This psychologist did well known experiments based on the meme below:

The extent to which variation among members of a group can be attributed to genes is called

Which of the following is least likely to occur as a result of good sleep habits?

A person is having trouble w/ cognitive tasks related to learning/memory. Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved

Contracted pupils and bladder, stimulation of digestion/gallbladder, & slow heartbeat are characteristics of the

The most influential of the endocrine glands is (are) the

When the mother's egg and the father's sperm unite, each contributes

A brief electrical charge that travels down an axon is called a(n)

Which is NOT considered a stimulant?

Sudden sleep attacks at inopportune times best describe

Damage to the cerebellum would result in

The three main categories of psychoactive drugs include depressants, stimulants, and

This sleep disorder occurs within the first few moments during stage 3/NREM 3

Which color shows the lobe responsible for speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgements

Slowed reactions, slurred speech, and decreased skill performance are associated with abuse of

This area is involved in language comprehension and expression; usually in the left temporal lobe

This regulates our temperature and wakefulness on a 24 hour cycle:

REM sleep is sometimes called this, _____________, with the body internally aroused and externally calm.

Which color shows the lobe responsible for auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear

Bursts of rapid, rhythmic brain-wave activity while sleeping are called

The interplay of environment and heredity is called

Which of the following does the endocrine system rely on to communicate?

An individual experiences brain damage that produces a coma. Which part of the brain was probably damaged?

The pineal gland's role in sleep invovles

Number 2 is the __________ on a neuron.

Which brain structure relates best to Grumpy Cat?

The purpose of the myelin sheath is to

- effects of this stimulant/mild hallucinogen drug include: dehydration, depressed mood, impaired cognitive functioning

Evolutionary psychologists seek to understand how traits and behavioral tendencies have been shaped by

The brain's adaptation to a drug's chemistry, requiring larger and larger doses to experience the same effect, is called

The reward deficiency syndrome argues that addictive disorders may be partially explained by genetic flaws in the

We cycle through the stages of sleep in about ______.

Morphine mimics the action of endorphins making it a(n):

These neurons carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain: