1. A biological psychologist would be most interested in conducting research on the relationship between A) neurotransmitters and depression. B) bone density and body size. C) self-esteem and popularity. D) genetics and eye color. 2. The function of dendrites is to A) receive incoming signals from other neurons. B) release neurotransmitters into the spatial junctions between neurons. C) coordinate the activation of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. D) control pain through the release of opiate-like chemicals into the brain. 3. Sensory neurons are located in the A) thalamus. B) reticular formation. C) peripheral nervous system. D) sensory cortex. 4. The part of the brainstem that controls heartbeat and breathing is called the A) cerebellum. B) medulla. C) amygdala. D) thalamus. 5. After flying from California to New York, Arthur experienced a restless, sleepless night. His problem was most likely caused by a disruption of his normal A) change blindness. B) circadian rhythm. C) hypnagogic sensations. D) sleep paralysis. 6. Mr. Oates always sleeps restlessly, snorting and gasping throughout the night. It is most likely that Mr. Oates suffers from A) sleep apnea. B) narcolepsy. C) night terrors. D) insomnia. 7. A condition in which a person can respond to a visual stimulus without consciously experiencing it is known as A) narcolepsy. B) change blindness. C) REM rebound. D) blindsight. 8. Consciousness is to unconsciousness as ________ is to ________. A) tolerance; withdrawal B) sequential processing; parallel processing C) latent content; manifest content D) delta wave; alpha wave 9. Auditory stimulation is first processed in the ________ lobes. A) occipital B) temporal C) frontal D) parietal 10. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that A) causes sleepiness. B) lessens physical pain. C) reduces depressed moods. D) triggers muscle contractions. 11. Which of the following is not one of the phases of the general adaptation syndrome: A) attention B) alarm reaction C) resistance D) exhaustion 12. People with Type B personality A) Are at a greater risk for heart disease B) Tend to be more easy-going than those with Type A personality C) Are at a greater risk for depression D) Tend to be more motivated to do well than those with Type A personality 13. Which is an example of problem-focused coping A) Studying harder for an exam after you got a bad grade on the first one B) Trying not to think about how angry you are C) Distracting yourself by watching a funny movie D) Talking about how upset you are with your friend 14. People with an external locus of think that A) events are largely outside of their control B) too much personal freedom decreases life satisfaction. C) individuals can influence their own outcomes in life. D) self-control gets permanently weaker with age 15. Which of the following is a benefit of social support A) improved immune system functioning B) decreased blood pressure C) improved health D) all of the above
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