openstax psychology ch 3, 4, 5 review for final

________ is the field of study that focuses on genes and their expression.

• Genetics

• Epigenetics

• Molecular Biology

• Cell Biology

________ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.

• dependence

• tolerance

• withdrawal

• addiction

The ________ is a sensory relay station where all sensory information, except for smell, goes before being sent to other areas of the brain for further processing.

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

• cerebellum

• amygdala

LSD affects ________ neurotransmission.

• dopamine

• norepinephrine

• serotonin

• acetylcholine

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ________.

• serotonin

• norepinephrine

• dopamine

• acetylcholine

The electromagnetic spectrum includes ________.

• radio waves

• visible light

• gamma rays

• all of the above

________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.

• sleep debt

• sleep apnea

• insomnia

• narcolepsy

Hair cells located near the base of the basilar membrane respond best to ________ sounds.

• low-frequency

• medium-frequency

• high-frequency

• ultra-low frequency

Sympathetic activation is associated with ________.

• A. Increased heart rate

• B. Decreased blood pressure

• C. Dilation of pupils

• D. both A and C

The most common treatment for ________ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.

• narcolepsy

• insomnia

• depression

• anxiety