Influence of Biological Systems on Human Behavior

What is the main idea presented in the text?

• The environment shapes human behavior

• Biological systems influence thoughts and behaviors

• Technology affects psychological states

• Diet is crucial for mental health.

Which of the following is a true statement based on the text? A) Heredity has no impact on human behavior B) The nervous system influences thoughts and behaviors C) The endocrine system is unrelated to psychology D) Biological makeup is not important.

• A) Heredity has no impact on human behavior

• B) The nervous system influences thoughts and behaviors

• C) The endocrine system is unrelated to psychology

• D) Biological makeup is not important.

Which of the following best summarizes the text? A) Biological systems have no effect on psychology B) Biological systems shape human thoughts and behaviors C) Diet is the main factor in psychological health D) Technology is the key to understanding behavior.

• A) Biological systems have no effect on psychology

• B) Biological systems shape human thoughts and behaviors

• C) Diet is the main factor in psychological health

• D) Technology is the key to understanding behavior.

Which system is primarily responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the body?

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

What part of Phineas Gage's body was injured?

• His leg

• His arm

• His brain

• His spine

How did Phineas Gage's personality change after the accident?

• He became more sociable

• He became more aggressive

• He became more intelligent

• He became more forgetful

What field of study was most impacted by Phineas Gage's accident?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Neuroscience

• Mathematics

Where does the nervous system originate in the body?

• Heart

• Brain

• Stomach

• Liver

What would happen without the nervous system?

• You would be unable to digest food

• You would be unable to breathe

• You would die

• You would be unable to see.

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Myelin sheath

• Schwann cell