Biological Bases of Behavior
Which proposed study could effectively examine the link between the amygdala and fear responses?
Examination of fear response variation after stimulation or suppression of amygdala activity in lab animals.
Observing sleeping patterns among different age groups.
Study correlating educational level with intelligence quotient (IQ).
Analysis of correlation between time spent on screens and emotional instability among teenagers.
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
Temporal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Which area of the brain, when stimulated by a mild electric current, is most likely to produce violent behavior in an animal?
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Frontal lobe
What historical event significantly influenced our understanding of the brain's structure and function?
The invention of the telescope.
The first successful heart transplant.
The discovery of DNA.
The development of MRI technology.
Why is B.F Skinner's Operant Conditioning theory criticized when considering modern neuroscientific research?
It suggests personality traits are linked solely to distinct brain areas
It denies any role of biological factors in shaping human behavior.
It overemphasizes observable behavior while undervaluing internal states such as thoughts or feelings.
It argues that childhood experiences have no effect on adult behavior.
If damage to a person's cerebellum resulted in the loss of ability to perform coordinated movements, which other brain region is most likely to compensate for this functional loss over time?
The hippocampus
The medulla oblongata
The thalamus
The premotor cortex
How did Phineas Gage's accident contribute to our knowledge about the brain?
It showed that personality is inherited, not learned.
It proved that memory loss is irreversible after trauma.
It provided evidence for localization of function in the brain.
It confirmed that physical damage does not affect cognitive abilities.

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If a person suffers damage to their Broca's area, what is the most likely result?
Impaired long-term memory formation
Difficulty with speech production
Visual processing deficits
Loss of muscular coordination
How might Parkinson's disease affect neurotransmitter levels within basal ganglia circuits?
Increased GABA secretion
Decreased dopamine production
Decreased glutamate activity
Increased serotonin levels
Which ethical problem would arise if a psychologist didn't fully explain the purpose of a brain study using EEG technology?
Violating informed consent principles.
Discriminating based on gender or age.
Showing lack of cultural sensitivity.
Risking patient safety by using untested technology.