Week 2 - Quiz
Attempt History
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LATEST Attempt 1 45 minutes 13 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 13 out of 20
Submitted Aug 22 at 6:20pm
This attempt took 45 minutes.
Question 1
pts
In the field of epigenetics, recent studies link the body’s neuropeptide/opiate receptors
information network to _____ and _____.
psychotic symptoms; affective instability
psychotic symptoms; eating disorders
Correct!
behavioral dysfunctions; eating disorders
behavioral dysfunctions; affective instability
The answer can be found in Section 4.6 Studying the Genetic Basis of Human Behavior and
Personality, in Personality
Question 2
pts
Chemical groups that attach to DNA or to their associated proteins can
Correct!
change the expression of nearby genes.
, separate the DNA from its special proteins.
“cement” DNA into inalterable molecules.
change the underlying genetic code.
The answer can be found in Section 4.6 Studying the Genetic Basis of Human Behavior and
Personality, in Personality
Question 3
pts
Trauma, neglect, and stress can create a chronic state where neurochemical reactions occur,
including an increase in the production of stress hormones and steroids, which, over time, can
lead to physical and mental disorders. Neuroscientists studying this process continue to label it
with which term used by psychodynamic theorists?
Correct!
allostatic loading
hormonal loading
unconscious conflict
id conflict
The answer can be found in Section 4.3 Using Neuroscience to Inform Our Understanding of
Human Behavior, in Personality
Question 4
pts
What effect did the Ascending Reticular Activation system have on personality according to
Eysenck?
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 45 minutes 13 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 13 out of 20
Submitted Aug 22 at 6:20pm
This attempt took 45 minutes.
Question 1
pts
In the field of epigenetics, recent studies link the body’s neuropeptide/opiate receptors
information network to _____ and _____.
psychotic symptoms; affective instability
psychotic symptoms; eating disorders
Correct!
behavioral dysfunctions; eating disorders
behavioral dysfunctions; affective instability
The answer can be found in Section 4.6 Studying the Genetic Basis of Human Behavior and
Personality, in Personality
Question 2
pts
Chemical groups that attach to DNA or to their associated proteins can
Correct!
change the expression of nearby genes.
, separate the DNA from its special proteins.
“cement” DNA into inalterable molecules.
change the underlying genetic code.
The answer can be found in Section 4.6 Studying the Genetic Basis of Human Behavior and
Personality, in Personality
Question 3
pts
Trauma, neglect, and stress can create a chronic state where neurochemical reactions occur,
including an increase in the production of stress hormones and steroids, which, over time, can
lead to physical and mental disorders. Neuroscientists studying this process continue to label it
with which term used by psychodynamic theorists?
Correct!
allostatic loading
hormonal loading
unconscious conflict
id conflict
The answer can be found in Section 4.3 Using Neuroscience to Inform Our Understanding of
Human Behavior, in Personality
Question 4
pts
What effect did the Ascending Reticular Activation system have on personality according to
Eysenck?
