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COMPLETE - Elaborated Test bank for Biological Psychology 14th Edition by James W. Kalat. ALL Chapters(1-14) Included |651| Pages - Questions & Answers Pass Biological Psychology 14th Edition by Jame... s W. Kalat in First Attempt Guaranteed!Get 100% Latest Exam Questions, Accurate & Verified Answers to Pass the Actual Exam! Instant Download! COMPLETE - Elaborated Test bank for Biological Psychology 14th Edition by James W. Kalat. ALL Chapters(1-14) Included |651| Pages - Questions & Answers Pass Biological Psychology 14th Edition by James W. Kalat in First Attempt Guaranteed!Get 100% Latest Exam Questions, Accurate & Verified Answers to Pass the Actual Exam! Instant Download! ISBN-10 0357798120 ISBN-13 978-0357798126 Biological Psychology 14th Edition by James W. Kalat Introduction. 1. Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses. 2. Synapses. 3. Anatomy and Research Methods. 4. Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity. 5. Vision. 6. Other Sensory Systems. 7. Movement. 8. Wakefulness and Sleep. 9. Internal Regulation. 10. Reproductive Behaviors. 11. Emotional Behaviors. 12. The Biology of Learning and Memory. 13. Cognitive Functions. 14. Psychological Disorders. A: Brief, Basic Chemistry. B: Society for Neuroscience Policies on the Use of Animals and Human Subjects in Research. 1. Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 2. According to Tinbergen, a physiological explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 3. An evolutionary explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior MSC: www 4. An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior MSC: www 5. A functional explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior 6. Genes are the units of heredity. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 7. A strand of DNA serves as a template (model) for the synthesis of RNA molecules. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 8. It is possible for two heterozygous brown-eyed parents to have blue-eyed children. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 9. If both parents are heterozygous, then all of their children should be homozygous. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 10. The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 11. Sex-linked genes are usually found on the Y chromosome. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 12. When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes than genes that are on the same chromosome. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 13. The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the mother. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 14. Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 15. To determine the contributions of heredity and environment, researchers rely mainly on studies of monozygotic and dizygotic twins. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 16. Researchers have found specific genes linked to certain specific behaviors. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior KEY: NEW 17. The damaging effects of phenylalanine in children with PKU are unavoidable. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 18. Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of Behavior OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 19. Humans have stopped evolving. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Evolution of Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 20. Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 21. Research scientists are free to do as they wish when conducting research with animals. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research 22. The underlying mechanisms of behavior are similar across species. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 23. Invertebrate nerves follow the same basic principles as human nerves. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 24. Minimalists do not tolerate any kind of animal research. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 25. Professional organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience publish guidelines for the use of animals in research. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 26. Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 27. The dispute between abolitionists and animal researchers is a dispute between two ethical positions. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW 28. The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an intelligent and mutually respectful way. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal Research OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research KEY: NEW MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Biological psychologists are primarily interested in the study of the physiological, evolutionary, and . a. social influence on attitudes b. developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience c. use of reinforcement to change behavior d. mental well-being of plants ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 2. At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: . a. molecules and mitochondria b. mitochondria and glia c. neurons and glia d. neurons and molecules ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW 3. The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists place greater emphasis on studying: a. chemistry. b. psychology. c. biology. d. behavior. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW. [Show More]

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