Human Behavior Final Practice Part 1
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The "fight-or-flight" response to a stressful event is activated by the

  • Parasympathetic nervous system: The parasympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting "rest-and-digest" activities.
  • Sympathetic nervous system: The sympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for "fight-or-flight" responses during stressful situations. (correct)
  • Thyroid gland: The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development.
  • Hypothalamus: The hypothalamus is a brain region that controls many autonomic functions and links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
  • The biological stage of development known as puberty ends when

  • sexual activity stops.
  • physical growth stops. (correct)
  • menarche begins.
  • adolescence begins.
  • The main difference between a hospice and a hospital is that

  • hospices give dying people more control over their diet and medication. (correct)
  • hospitals do not treat terminally ill people.
  • hospices do not charge for their services.
  • hospitals allow patients to be cared for at home.
  • Sleep is considered a necessary vital function because it

    <p>does all of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Computers and people both handle information using the processes of

    <p>encoding, storage, and retrieval. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of consciousness we experience when we are conscious of external sensations is known as

    <p>sensory awareness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number of American girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who become pregnant each year is about Responses

    A 150,000. 150,000.

    B one million. one million.

    C two million. two million.

    D 500,000.

    <p>1 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Studies of children in daycare centers have shown

    <p>mixed effects on these children's social development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sleep researchers define our sleep stages in terms of

    <p>brain wave patterns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypochondriasis is a type of

    <p>somatoform disorder. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stress Response

    • The "fight-or-flight" response is activated by a stressful event.

    Puberty

    • Puberty is a biological stage of development that has an end point.

    Hospice vs Hospital

    • The main difference between a hospice and a hospital is not specified.

    Sleep

    • Sleep is a necessary vital function.
    • Sleep plays a crucial role in our well-being.

    Information Processing

    • Computers and people both use the processes of input, storage, and retrieval to handle information.

    Consciousness

    • The type of consciousness experienced when we are aware of external sensations is known as sensory consciousness.

    Teen Pregnancy

    • Approximately 750,000 American girls between the ages of 15 and 19 become pregnant each year.

    Daycare Centers

    • Studies of children in daycare centers have yielded important findings, but the specifics are not mentioned.

    Sleep Stages

    • Sleep researchers define our sleep stages in terms of brain wave patterns.

    Hypochondriasis

    • Hypochondriasis is a type of anxiety disorder.

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    Identify the trigger for the 'fight-or-flight' response to a stressful event. This quiz is perfect for psychology students and anyone interested in learning about human behavior.

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