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Biological Bases of Behavior

Question 1
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Which proposed study could effectively examine the link between the amygdala and fear responses?

Question 2
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What part of the brain is primarily responsible for controlling voluntary movements?

Question 3
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Which area of the brain, when stimulated by a mild electric current, is most likely to produce violent behavior in an animal?

Question 4
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What historical event significantly influenced our understanding of the brain's structure and function?

Question 5
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Why is B.F Skinner's Operant Conditioning theory criticized when considering modern neuroscientific research?

Question 6
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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?

Question 7
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How did Phineas Gage's accident contribute to our knowledge about the brain?

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Question 8
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If a person suffers damage to their Broca's area, what is the most likely result?

Question 9
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How might Parkinson's disease affect neurotransmitter levels within basal ganglia circuits?

Question 10
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Which ethical problem would arise if a psychologist didn't fully explain the purpose of a brain study using EEG technology?