Unit 3 Quiz Questions Flashcards
Rabies is a —– caused by a(n) ——
* virus; fecal contact
* parasite; infected bite
* virus; infected bite
* parasite; fecal contact
virus, infected bite
Emotions Quiz - Attempt 1
The limbic system includes which brain areas?
* hippocampus
* HPA axis
* cranial nerve V
* all of these answers are corret
hippocampus
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Charlotte has experienced high levels of stress for a period of 12 months, she is like to have a ———–
* dsyregulated eating pattern
* chronic fatigue syndrome
* weakened immune system
* average immune health
weakened immune system
Emotions Quiz - Attempt #1
What is the most controversial method of using biomedical science in legal proceedings?
* heart rate variability
* DNA test
* a blood sample
* a polygraph test
a polygraph test
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Based on the example from class, which of the following is true?
* humans use very different facial expressions for positive versus negative emotions
* negative emotions are easier to detect than positive emotions
* identifying emotions uses both facial and environmental context clues
* positive emotions are easier to detect than negative emotions
identifying emotions uses both facial and environmental context clues
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Stress is:
* experienced by nearly everyone
* a physiological response
* all of these answers are correct
* an emotion
all of these answers are correct
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Chronic stress exposure increases the risk of cardiac arrest or stroke by in several ways. Which of the following is NOT one of these risk factors?
* increased blood pressure
* hypertension
* cholesterol build up
* buildup of amyloid plaques
buildup of amyloid plaques
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According to the study discussed in class, study participants:
* lie content was unrelated to the gender of the participant
* lies varied depending on the goal of the participant
* lies varied depending on the age of the participant
* the majority of participants told no lies
lies varied depending on the goal of the participant
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A polygraph is an undisputedly accurate measure of what?
- all of these answers are correct
- whether someone is telling the truth
- cortisol and adrenaline
- autonomic nervous system activation
autonomic nervous system activation
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Which of the following outcomes is associated with prefrontal lobotomies?
* memory disfunction
* all of these answers are correct
* reduced motivation (apathy)
* blunted emotional expression
all of these answers are correct
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Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion, as defined by the theory of universal facial expressions of emotion?
* anger
* contempt
* embarrassment
* envy
envy
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Going to the gym and working out is a great way to combat stress, in part because it leads to the release of “feel good” hormones called ——
* endocannabinoids
* GABA
* oxytocin
* endorphins
endorphins
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The fact that people with amygdalar damage can recognize emotions via auditory stimuli but not visual stimuli suggests that the different brain areas are both responsible for reading emotions. This is an example of what?
* degeneracy
* sensory pruning
* synaptogenesis
* affective blindsight
degeneracy
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Fear is one of the core emotions that guide the protagonist in the movie “Inside Out”. What is the process that leads to fear reactions?
- Emotional Learning
- Aggression
- Stress Response
- Facial Expressions
NOT stress response
got this wrong
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As Leon opens the door to his apartment after a long day, his roommate suddenly yells at the football game on TV. Leon is startled by the noise and flinches, feeling a surge of fear. Despite occurring simultaneously, Leon’s fear and physiological arousal are distinct experiences, according to the ——- theory.
- Cannon-Bard
- James-Lange
- Schachter-Singer
Cannon-Bard
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In the movie “Star Wars”, Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader is often seen as a result of his inability to control his anger. What part of the brain normally inhibits rage responses like Anakin’s and how is this related to the concept of a subcortical circuit of emotion?
- The amygdala normally inhibits rage responses and is part of the subcortical circuit of emotion.
- The cerebral cortex normally inhibits rage responses and is part of the subcortical circuit of emotion.
- The hypothalamus normally inhibits rage responses and is not part of the subcortical circuit of emotion.
- The hippocampus normally inhibits rage responses and is not part of the subcortical circuit of emotion.
the cerebral cortex normally inhibits rage responses and is part of the subcortical circuit of emotion
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Hannibal Lecter is a psychopath. What are some characteristics of psychopaths and how might these traits be reflected in Hannibal’s brain structure?
- Psychopaths are often intelligent individuals with superficial charm who have poor self-control, a grandiose sense of self-worth, and little or no feelings of remorse. Imaging studies suggest that Hannibal would have reductions in both the size and activity of the prefrontal cortex.
- Psychopaths are often individuals with poor intelligence and no charm. Imaging studies suggest that Hannibal would have an enlarged and hyperactive prefrontal cortex.
- Psychopaths are often intelligent individuals with superficial charm who have excellent self-control, a low sense of self-worth, and strong feelings of remorse. Imaging studies suggest that Hannibal would have reductions in both the size and activity of the prefrontal cortex.
- Psychopaths are often individuals with high levels of empathy and strong feelings of remorse. Imaging studies suggest that Hannibal would have an enlarged and hyperactive prefrontal cortex.
Psychopaths are often intelligent individuals with superficial charm who have poor self-control, a grandiose sense of self-worth, and little or no feelings of remorse. Imaging studies suggest that Hannibal would have reductions in both the size and activity of the prefrontal cortex.
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Karlach the barbarian is known for being aggressive and charging into battle. Of the members in her party, she likely has the lowest levels of —- being released in her brain.
- serotonin
- dopamine
- testosterone
- cortisol
serotonin
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Ross Geller is often dealing with stress, especially during his multiple divorces. What happens to his immune system during periods of elevated stress, and what is one potential consequence?
- The immune system is enhanced during periods of elevated stress, leading to slower wound healing.
- The immune system is suppressed during periods of elevated stress, leading to slower wound healing.
- The immune system is unaffected by periods of elevated stress, and there is no impact on wound healing.
- The immune system is enhanced during periods of elevated stress, leading to faster wound healing.
the immune system is suppressed during periods of elevated stress, leading to slower wound healing
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What is the term for the phenomenon where a little stress early in life seems to make Harry Potter more resilient to stress later in life, and what is a crucial factor for this effect to occur?
- The phenomenon is called “stress adaptation”, and a crucial factor is that the individual is isolated after each stressful event.
- The phenomenon is called “stress resilience”, and a crucial factor is that the individual experiences a low level of stress with high comfort.
- The phenomenon is called “stress inoculation”, and a crucial factor is that the individual experiences a high level of stress without any comfort.
- The phenomenon is called “stress immunization”, and a crucial factor is that the individual is promptly comforted after each stressful event.
The phenomenon is called “stress immunization”, and a crucial factor is that the individual is promptly comforted after each stressful event.
got this wrong on attempt 1, right on attempt 3
Emotions Quiz - Attempt #1
Which of the following is correct regarding the effects of rabies viral infections, as discussed in class?
* infection causes psychological, but not physical changes
* infection can modify the behavior of infected animals, but not in humans
* infection can modify the behavior of infected animals, including humans
* infection causes physical, but not psychological changes
infection can modify the behavior of infected animals, including humans
Emotions Quiz - Attempt #2
The limbic system includes which brain areas?
* hippocampus, parietal and occipital lobes
* the thalamus, hypothalamus and amygdala
* all of these answers are correct
* the nucleus accumbens, amygdala, and Broca’s area
thalamus, hypothalamus, and amygdala
got this wrong
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The immune system interacts with the — and —- systems.
* nervous, digestive
* sensory, stress
* hormonal, digestive
* hormonal, nervous
hormonal, nervous
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Superficial facial muscles attach to ——-, whereas deep facial muscles attached to —-
* facial nerve, facial skin
* facial skin, blood
* facial skin, bone
* nerves, facial skin
facial skin, bone
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