Measures of Consciousness — Unit test Answers

The __________ is the complex organ that enables people to complete many actions and processes. A.heartB.brainC.spinal cordD.nervous system

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Jacob believed that Aaron’s shy behavior was due to lack of confidence until he learned that Aaron was quite talkative and excitable when he began discussing types of computer games he liked to play online. This situation reflects which of the following factors concerning perception?A.Perception is influenced by situational outcomes.B.Perception is influenced by knowledge.C.Perception is influenced by culture.D.Perception is influenced by expectation.

A higher frequency is often perceived as having lower pitch.

The __________ links the brain to the rest of the body.A.heartB.brainC.spinal cordD.nervous system

Visual acuity is greatest at the fovea of the eye.

The retina is the light sensitive neural tissue that lines the back surface of the eye.

The phi phenomenon is commonly used by movie makers in an attempt to create the illusion of movement.

The __________ is the most complex region of the brain.A.forebrainB.midbrainC.hindbrainD.brainstem

Which of the following statements about the nervous system is correct?A.The nervous system is regulated by the endocrine system.B.The nervous system emits only chemical signals.C.The nervous system communicates through the bloodstream.D.The nervous system sends neurotransmitters to communicate internally.

Cells with similar preferences are arranged closer together in the auditory cortex.

A person who is typically awake and alert is displaying which pattern of brain waves?A.theta wavesB.beta wavesC.delta wavesD.alpha waves

Gabe just won the lottery after ten years of consistently buying a ticket every Friday. Based on his initial reaction of feeling joyful, what might happen to Gabe’s cortisol level within his body?A.cortisol level would interfere with insulin productionB.there would be no change in level of cortisolC.cortisol level would most likely increaseD.cortisol level would most likely decrease

The brain lobe that is mostly associated with processing auditory information is the temporal lobe.

Gustatory receptors are found in the taste buds.

Consciousness includes being aware of personal anxiety and fear.