Abnormal Psychology Chapter 2
During an exam, which brain-wave pattern are you most likely to exhibit?
Beta Wave
Kevin is undergoing some test to look for signs of physical damage to his brain. He also needs to be
sure certain parts of his brain are working properly. Which types of diagnosis technique reveal both
structures and activity?
fMRI - function MRI
The Neurons that relay messages from the sense organs to the central nervous system are:
afferet (sensory) Neurons
Which part of the neuron receives messages from other cells?
dendrite
When a neuron axon carries a positive electrical potential of about 50 millivolts for a brief moment, it
is said to be firing. This is called the
action potential
Sarah seems to be depressed, isn’t sleeping well, and has little appetite. Which neurotransmitter is
most likely to be involved in the problem?
serotonin
Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating the body’s involuntary,
internal environment?
autonomic nervous system
Maria is riding a roller coaster. As it surges over the high point to plunge downward, her heart races,
her breathing quickens, and blood flow to her skeletal muscles increases. Which division of the
peripheral nervous system is most active?
sympathetic nervous system
Jesse is wiring together his home theater system, and he accidentally touches a live wire. He gets a
painful shock and quickly jerks his hand away. The reflex of pulling his hand back is dictated by the:
spinal cord
A severe injury to the medulla would likely result in:
death
Which area of the brain regulates several body functions, including hunger, thirst, sexual behavior,
and internal body temperature?
hypothalamus
Danielle is left handed. When she is taking notes in class, which part of her brain is directing the
movements of her hand?
right frontal lobe
The visual cortex is located in the
