Worksheetsopenstax psychology ch 3, 4, 5 review for final
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
________ 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
________ occurs when sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced.
sensation
perception
cognition
attention
Hearing aids might be effective for treating ________.
sensorineural hearing loss
conductive hearing loss
mixed hearing loss
auditory processing disorder
Which of the following is involved in maintaining balance and body posture?
vestibular system
cerebellum
hippocampus
medulla oblongata
Our tendency to perceive things as complete objects rather than as a series of parts is known as the principle of ________.
closure
continuity
similarity
proximity
The ________ gland secretes epinephrine.
thyroid
pituitary
adrenal
pancreas
A(n) ________ facilitates or mimics the activity of a given neurotransmitter system.
antagonist
inhibitor
agonist
receptor
The visible spectrum includes light that ranges from about ________.
300–600 nm
400–700 nm
500–800 nm
600–900 nm
The three ossicles of the middle ear are known as ________.
malleus, incus, and stapes
hammer, anvil, and stirrup
cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals
tympanic membrane, eustachian tube, and oval window
The central nervous system is comprised of ________.
brain and spinal cord
heart and lungs
stomach and intestines
liver and kidneys
________ refers to the minimum amount of stimulus energy required to be detected 50% of the time.
absolute threshold
perceptual set
just noticeable difference
sensory adaptation
