Chapter 1

Question 1

Biopsychology

Answer 1

studies the relationship between the brain and behavior

Question 2

Monism

Answer 2

The mind and body consist of the same substance

Question 3

Dualism

Answer 3

mind and body are separate

The body is material while the mind is nonmaterial

Question 4

Hydraulic Model

Answer 4

Animal spirits were pumped through the brain by the pineal gland

Question 5

localization

Answer 5

Specific areas of the brain carry out specific functions

Question 6

What is an example of localization?

Answer 6

Paul Broca –> speech production brain area

Question 7

Phrenology

Answer 7

Faculties belong to certain areas of the brain

Franz Gal

Question 8

Mass Action

Answer 8

the amount of tissue destroyed determines the amount of functions lost

Question 9

Equipotentiality

Answer 9

one part of the bran can take over for another part if it is damaged

Question 10

Nature vs. Nurture

Answer 10

Asks how important heredity is related to environment influences in shaping behavior

Question 11

Gene

Answer 11

Contains DNA

Question 12

Genetic Accomodation

Answer 12

• Organism changes functional form through gene expression
• A gene emerges that helps lock in the change in phenotype
• The gene spreads through the population

Question 13

Heritability

Answer 13

Indicates how much of a behavior\ trait is due to genes

Question 14

Vulnerability

Answer 14

Genes predispose an individual to some disorder

Question 15

Neuroscience

Answer 15

study of the nervous system and behavior