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PSY 101 WEEK 2 UPDATED EXAM|WITH COMPLETE Q&A GUARATEED A+
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- PSY 101
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- Ashford University
PSY 101 WEEK 2 UPDATED EXAM|WITH COMPLETE Q&A GUARATEED A+
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PSY 101 WEEK 2 UPDATED EXAM|WITHCOMPLETE Q&A GUARATEED A+
Although the pituitary is closely influenced by the hypothalamus,
it is part of the endocrine system not the limbic system.
Question 2
pts
Where are the cerebellum, medulla, and pons located?
in the hindbrain
pts
When an individual is asleep, nightmares tend to occur
In the middle of REM sleep.
The answer can be found in Chapter 2, Section 2.6, Sleep.
Question 4
1/ 1 pts
,Ritalin, a drug commonly prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
increases available levels of and in the brain.
norepinephrine; dopamine
The answer can be found in Chapter 2, Section 2.2, Neurons.
Question 5
pts
Why does Dehaene use the metaphor of an avalanche to describe consciousness?
because consciousness gains momentum as it progresses
Question 6
pts
,The movement argues that autism, ADHD, and dyslexia are naturally occurring,
unique cases of neurological wiring rather than diseases that must be cured.
neurodiversity
Question 7
pts
Glial cells aid neurons by producing
myelin sheaths.
Question 8
pts
Synapses are small spaces through which neurotransmitters travel as they leave one cell’s
and bind to another cell’s .
axon; dendrites
Question 9
pts
Cocaine, amphetamine, and almost all other abused drugs are effective because they
, increase activity within the brain.
dopamine
Question 10
pts
Which of these is the abbreviation for the brain-imaging technique that measures the
electrical activity of the brain?
EEG
Question 11
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