AP Psychology › Other Biological Principles
Which area of the brain is responsible for procedural memory?
As a part of a research study, Carlos had a brain scan before and after learning a juggling routine. The scan that showed his brain after he learned the routine showed structural changes in areas that process visual and motor tasks. This is an example of which of the following?
In the 1960s, scientist Dmitry Belyaev began an experiment that observed the domestication of the silver fox as opposed to the wild red fox. The red fox is a wild and wary animal, unlike the silver fox. Belyaev selected and mated the tamest individuals of the red fox species. After 30 plus generations a new breed of fox was established: the silver fox.
Which of the following best explains Belyaev’s process of fox breeding?
Which of the following allows for color sight?
A patient has suffered an injury to the left hemisphere of his brain. He is able to understand language, but cannot easily form full sentences. What part of the brain did the patient injure?
What are endorphins?
Damage to Wernicke's area will result in which of the following?
Upon seeing a bear, Peter's heart rate increased, his pupils dilated, and he began to perspire. Which of the following systems is most likely affecting Peter?
What type of fluid serves to protect and cushion the central nervous system?