3. Biological Psychology

Both hormones and neurotransmitters are signaling molecules. Which statement below gives a key difference between hormones and neurotransmitters?

Which gland is responsible for releasing hormones that activate the sympathetic nervous system?

Which gland controls or influences all of the other endocrine glands?

Growth hormone is secreted by the

Secreted by the pituitary, _____ is a hormone that controls aspects of pregnancy.

The 'master gland' that controls or influences all of the other endocrine glands is the _____ gland.

Melatonin and thyroxin are examples of

The _____ secrete hormones that regulate sexual behavior and reproduction.

Adrenal glands produce hormones called

Collin has diabetes, for which he has to give himself insulin shots. Collin's need for insulin is most likely related to problems with his

The adrenal glands are located on top of

Which endocrine gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism?

What is the primary role of the adrenal glands?

_____ provides energy for the brain during stress.

Which hormone is responsible for the milk 'letdown' reflex?

_____ studies the relative contributions of nature and nurture to behavior.

A researcher spends her entire career comparing the relative influences of heredity and environment on the development of alcoholism. This researcher MOST likely works in the field of

Which statement describes the relationship between heredity and environmental factors in determining development?

Behavioral genetics is the study of

In the study of human development, the term 'nature' generally refers to

After being asked to describe his ex-girlfriend, Simon noted that she was loud, rude, indecisive, self-centered, and extremely picky. The characteristics Simon used to describe his ex-girlfriend would all be examples of what type of traits?

_____ are more concerned with describing personality and predicting behavior than with the explanation of personality development.

Surface traits

Raymond B. Cattell's personality questionnaire is based on _____ traits.