Biological Approach Psychology Quiz

What is the purpose of asking patients to undergo cognitive tests during brain scanning?

• To diagnose brain diseasesThe goal is to provide live brain-training exercises during the scan that actively boost the patient’s intelligence in real time, so they emerge smarter after the procedure.

• To identify which brain areas are active during specific mental tasks, aiding in diagnosis, research, and treatment evaluation

• The purpose is to allow the brain scanner to fine-tune its magnetic field settings by detecting and adjusting to the unique brainwave frequencies produced when the patient engages in cognitive thinking.

• Cognitive tests are included simply to keep patients mentally occupied and entertained, making the scanning process feel shorter and more enjoyable while preventing them from falling asleep.

What can researchers conclude by using brain scanning technologies during cognitive tasks?

• The overall health of the brain

• Which parts of the brain are functioning during tasks

• The intelligence level of the person

What does the Biological Approach suggest about the role of evolution in behavior?

• It has no role.

• It is a form of cultural adaptation.

• It is a form of adaption.

• It is irrelevant.

How does the Biological Approach explain behavior?

• Through cultural analysis

• Through biological analysis

• Through economic analysis

• Through historical analysis

What is the significance of evolution in the Biological Approach?

• It is ignored.

• It is a form of adaption.

• It is a cultural trend.

• It is a random occurrence.

What percentage of genes do siblings typically share?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What percentage of genes do monozygotic (identical) twins share?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is copied in the nucleus of every cell of the body during cell division?

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Chromosome

• DNA

What influences the phenotype?

• Only genetic information

• Only environmental factors

• Genetic information and environmental influences

• Chromosomes alone

Which of the following is not true about phenotype?

• It is the result of genetic information alone

• It is influenced by environmental factors

• It is the expression of genetic information

• It can change due to environmental influences