Intro to Biological Psychology

Which of the following do biopsychologists study?

• The medical aspects of psychology.
• The biology of the brain.
• The intersection of chemistry and biology.
• The relationship between brain activity and mental states.

According to biopsychology, eating disorders _____.

• shouldn't be considered biological in nature
• are not influenced by genetics
• have biochemical triggers
• are primarily all in peoples' heads

When you're at a restaurant and the waiter comes out with your dinner, which system is responsible for telling your brain that your food has arrived?

• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Respiratory system

An example of neuroplasticity is _____.

• the brain producing digestion-aiding hormones
• the body recovering from psychological trauma
• brain functions varying from person to person
• a blind person having a heightened sense of smell

Human behaviors and feelings are primarily controlled by _____.

• hormones
• the brain
• the nervous system
• the brain, nerves and hormones