The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

Chapter 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

True or False

1
The brain has about one million nerve cells.
A)True
B)False
2
The brain works both electrically and chemically.
A)True
B)False
3
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
A)True
B)False
4
Personality is likely influenced by multiple genes.
A)True
B)False
5
An agonist inhibits the firing of a neuron.
A)True
B)False
6
The "flight or fight" response is caused by the parasympathetic nervous system.
A)True
B)False
7
GABA inhibits the firing of neurons.
A)True
B)False
8
The reticular formation is located within the hindbrain.
A)True
B)False
9
The limbic system plays a large role in emotion.
A)True
B)False
10
A person with a severed corpus callosum will have problems integrating stimuli from the right side of his or her body with stimuli from the left side of his or her body.
A)True
B)False
11
Hormones are created by the endocrine glands.
A)True
B)False
12
A genotype refers to the physical manifestation of the person's genetic makeup.
A)True
B)False
13
Stress can cause the brain to age.
A)True
B)False
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