Psychology Quiz 1

A slap on the back is more painful than a pat on the back, because a slap triggers:

To identify which specific brain areas are most active during a particular mental task, researchers would be most likely to make use of a(n):

Botox injections smooth facial wrinkles because botulin is a(n)

Brain scans indicate that well-practiced pianists have a larger-than-usual auditory cortex area that encodes piano sounds. This best illustrates

Endorphin agonists are likely to _____ one's immediate pain, and endorphin antagonists are likely to _____ one's immediate pain.

The endocrine system consists of

The process of forming new neurons within the brain is called:

After discovering that the shadows outside his windows were only the trees in the yard, Ralph's blood pressure decreased and his heartbeat slowed. These physical reactions were most directly regulated by his:

A neuron is best described as a(n)

To monitor the electrical activity in the brain that is triggered by hearing one's own name, researchers would make use of a(n)