Ashworth Semester Exam PS350 Biological Psychology

PS350 : Biological Psychology
Question 1
An IPSP will be produced when a ligand:
closes a sodium channel.
opens a sodium channel.
opens a potassium channel.
closes a calcium channel.

Question 2
In order to cross the synapse between two cells, a substance called ___________ is released from the first cell to activate or inhibit the second cell.
a neurotransmitter
kinesin
dynein
mitochondria

Question 3
Damage to the substantia nigra would be expected to produce:
difficulty in color perception.
changes in appetite leading to anorexia.
difficulties in visual tasks.
Parkinson-like motor symptoms.

Question 4
A __________ section made through the human brain is parallel to the ground, and a __________ section through the spinal cord is parallel to the ground.
transverse; horizontal
horizontal; transverse
sagittal; midsagittal
frontal; coronal

Question 5
The infusion of ________ into the brain will destroy neurons through the process of overstimulation.
cocaine
GABA
lidocaine
kainic acid

Question 6
Which of the following is a physical dimension of sound perception?
Timbre
Pitch
Amplitude
Saturation

Question 7
Gametes are unique reproductive cells that:
secrete an anti-Müllerian hormone.
contain more than 23 pairs of chromosomes.
carry half the genetic information of the different types of cells of the body.
are formed by the union of an egg and a sperm during fertilization.

Question 8
Impulsive aggression may reflect __________, which can be treated with __________.
overactivity of prefrontal neurons; fluoxetine
amygdaloid damage; GABA releasers
impaired serotonin prefrontal activity; fluoxetine
serotonin hypothalamic activity; fluoxetine

Question 9
Individuals with phonological dyslexia have difficulty:
reading aloud.
in silent reading.
reading unfamiliar words.
reading for comprehension.

Question 10
The major affective disorders are also known as ________ disorders.
anxiety
mood
addictive
schizoaffective

   

PS350 Assignment 08

Instructions

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the "Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements. Part A: Sleep Stages Your textbook describes the different stages of sleep. Write the following: Describe slow-wave sleep and REM sleep. Be sure to include the brain activity that takes place during these two stages what an EEG recording looks like during each of these two stages Part B: Types of Learning There are four basic forms of learning: perceptual learning stimulus-response learning motor learning relational learning Write the following: Describe two of these types of learning. Provide at least two (2) examples for each of these of a situation in which each of these types of learning occurs, being sure to cite your sources. Part C: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Definition, Cause & Treatment One of your family members has been experiencing symptoms similar to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The family member has asked you for help with finding treatment. You decide you want to research the disorder before you offer your help. Write the following: Give the definition of GAD and (2) causes and (2) treatment options for GAD.

      

PS350 Assignment 04

Instructions

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the "Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements. Part A: Animal Experimentation The author of your textbook is a proponent of using animals for scientific research to gain insight into human medical, mental, and behavioral issues. She maintains that animal experimentation is a necessary part of that research. Write the following: Present two (2) reasons the author uses to justify the use of animals in psychological research. Provide at least two (2) specific examples to support each argument, citing your sources. Part B: Genetic Research Methods Genetic research methods are extremely useful to the study of the physiology of behavior because they help researchers understand the role of genetics in physiological differences across individuals. Write the following: Identify two (2) genetic research methods and explain how the methods are used to study genetic factors. Give one specific example for each method you described, citing your sources. Part C: Hit in the Ear Imagine you are a news correspondent and you are broadcasting at the World Series. All of a sudden you are hit in the ear with a baseball. What are some of the difficulties you may experience when going to work on Monday?