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21. The branch of psychology that seeks to identify behavior patterns : 1252676
21. The branch of psychology that seeks to identify behavior patterns that are a result of our genetic inheritance from our ancestors is known as _____.
A. social psychology
B. health psychology
C. clinical psychology
D. evolutionary psychology
22. Evolutionary psychologists have spawned a new and increasingly influential field:
A. social psychology.
B. health psychology.
C. molecular genetics.
D. behavioral genetics.
23. The study of the effects of heredity on how people conduct themselves is known as _____.
A. behavioral genetics
B. classical genetics
C. development genetics
D. molecular genetics
24. Dr. Schilling is investigating the potential genetic basis of antisocial personality disorder by examining the relative prevalence of the disorder among either identical or fraternal twins, raised either together or in different families. Dr. Schilling is best described as a _____.
A. behavioral geneticist
B. classical geneticist
C. development geneticist
D. molecular geneticist
25. Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
A. They operate entirely independently.
B. The endocrine system is part of the central nervous system.
C. The endocrine system influences and is influenced by the central nervous system.
D. The central nervous system is one part of the endocrine system.
26. A key component of the endocrine system is the tiny _____ gland, which is found near—and regulated by—the _____ in the brain.
A. adrenal; hippocampus
B. pituitary; hippocampus
C. adrenal; hypothalamus
D. pituitary; hypothalamus
27. The _____ gland is a major component of the endocrine system which secretes hormones that control growth and other parts of the endocrine system.
A. esophageal
B. apocrine
C. parotid
D. pituitary
28. The _____ gland has sometimes been called the “master gland” because it controls the functioning of the rest of the endocrine system.
A. pituitary
B. esophageal
C. apocrine
D. parotid
29. The hormone oxytocin has been implicated in each of the following behaviors EXCEPT the:
A. urge to nurse newborn infants.
B. desire to seek or respond to potential sexual partners.
C. development of trust in others.
D. tendency to produce violent, dangerous behavior.
30. Which of the following glands or structures is CORRECTLY matched with the hormone it produces?
A. Pineal gland; oxytocin
B. Pancreas; insulin
C. Medulla; melatonin
D. Pituitary gland; aldosterone
31. Which of the following hormones is CORRECTLY matched with its function?
A. Aldosterone – regulates daily rhythms
B. Erythropoietin – regulates the sodium and potassium balance in the blood
C. Adipokines – regulate the production of red blood cells
D. Parathyroid hormone – increases blood calcium
32. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for menopausal symptoms?
A. It is used less frequently now than in the past.
B. It is the only treatment that does not have any side effects.
C. Its benefits outweigh its risks.
D. It has become increasingly popular.
