PSYC20165 - Biological Psychology Aims and Benchmarks
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How do hormones influence behaviour?

  • By changing the probability of a behaviour (correct)
  • By blocking the hormonal source
  • By directly causing behavioural changes
  • By removing certain stimuli

What should happen to a hormonally dependent behavior if the actions of the hormones are blocked?

  • The behavior should intensify
  • The behavior should become random
  • The behavior should continue as normal
  • The behavior should disappear (correct)

In the context of hormones and behavior, what does it mean for hormone concentrations and behavior to be covariant?

  • They change in opposite directions
  • They are unrelated
  • They fluctuate independently
  • They change together in a correlated manner (correct)

What is one of the aims of studying Biological Psychology?

<p>Developing critical reading skills for international research literature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When determining whether a behavior is influenced by hormones, what is the significance of restoring the missing hormonal source?

<p>It reinstates the absent behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which topic is covered under Biological Psychology according to the text?

<p>Behavioural Genetics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which weeks will the topic of Neuropsychology be taught?

<p>Weeks 6-10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the assessment be in for PSYC20165 - Biological Psychology?

<p>Unseen exam with four essay questions to choose from (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a hormone?

<p>To act as a chemical messenger affecting target cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a class of hormones?

<p>Cholesterol hormones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between protein hormones and steroid hormones?

<p>Protein hormones can be stored in endocrine cells before release (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does endocrinology study?

<p>The study of hormonal communication within the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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