IB Psych - Criminology and Animal Research Ethics Quiz

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for emotional processing, especially fear?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

What was the key finding of the SM case study (Feinstein et al., 2011)?

• Amygdala damage caused memory loss

• Amygdala damage prevented her from experiencing fear

• Amygdala damage made her aggressive

• Amygdala damage improved her vision

What hormone is most commonly associated with aggression and social dominance?

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

• Testosterone

• Oxytocin

In the Iowa Gambling Task, which part of the brain was linked to poor decision-making?

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC)

• Brain stem

What does 'Replacement' in the 3 R’s of animal research ethics refer to?

• Replacing damaged equipment used in labs

• Replacing human participants with animals

• Using alternatives to animal testing when possible

• Replacing aggressive animals with tame ones

What is the function of the vmPFC in decision-making?

• Memory encoding

• Visual processing

• Inhibiting impulsive responses

• Producing serotonin

What does 'Reduction' in the 3 R’s of animal research ethics encourage?

• Reducing the level of aggression in rats

• Using fewer animals without compromising research quality

• Reducing the intelligence of test subjects

• Cutting down on lab equipment costs

What behavior did Albert et al.'s rat study link to testosterone?

• Risk-taking

• Memory enhancement

• Aggression and loss of social dominance

• Fearlessness

How many conditions were in Albert et al.’s study on rats?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which technique was used in studies examining the amygdala's activation?

• EEG

• fMRI

• PET-CT

• CT Scan