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Part 1 of 2 - Lesson 6 Questions 47.5/ 50.0 Points
Question 1 of 40
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Despite the fact that a prefrontal lobotomy can, in fact, help to reduce the intensity of emotions,
it also has the side effect of __________.
A. causing severe long-term memory loss
B. interrupting motor skills in the legs and feet
C. causing the hallucinations and delusions often associated with schizophrenia
D. impairing a person’s ability to plan or manage their life
Question 2 of 40
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Emily is camping in the woods when suddenly her heart starts racing and her breathing increases.
She isn’t even aware that a bear has come out from behind a tree, but suddenly she begins feeling
terror! Which theory of emotions suggests that our bodies’ physiological changes can lead to the
emotion of fear?
,
A. Plutchik’s Emotional Wheel theory
B. Schachter and Singer Two-Factor theory
C. James-Lange theory
D. Cannon-Bard theory
Question 3 of 40
2.5/ 2.5 Points
Sarah runs track for her high school, and generally runs the longer distances. She notices that
even though she experiences pain as the race continues, she can count on eventually
experiencing a brief break from the pain, called the “runner’s high.” This is caused by the release
of __________, neurotransmitters that inhibit pain and stimulate the immediate pleasure of
rewards.
A. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA.
, B. dopamine
C. endorphins
D. ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA.
Question 4 of 40
0.0/ 2.5 Points
One particularly awkward physical change that can happen to boys with androgen insensitivity
syndrome during puberty is __________.
A. the development of breasts during puberty
B. the development of breasts during puberty menstruation
C. the loss of facial hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes