Ashworth College Biological Psychology Animal Experimentation Questions

QUESTION 1

Part A: Animal Experimentation

The authors of your textbook are proponents of using animals for scientific research to gain insight into human medical, mental, and behavioral issues. They maintain that animal experimentation is a necessary part of that research.

Write the following:

Present two (2) reasons the authors use to justify the use of animals in psychological research. Provide at least two (2) specific examples to support each argument, citing your sources.

Part B: Genetic Research Methods

Genetic research methods are extremely useful to the study of the physiology of behavior because they help researchers understand the role of genetics in physiological differences across individuals.

Write the following:

Identify two (2) genetic research methods and explain how the methods are used to study genetic factors. Give one specific example for each method you described, citing your sources.

Part C: Hit in the Ear

Imagine you are a news correspondent and you are broadcasting at the World Series. All of a sudden you are hit in the ear with a baseball. What are some of the difficulties you may experience when going to work on Monday?

QUESTION 2

Instructions

Part A: Sleep Stages

Your textbook describes the different stages of sleep. Write the following:

Describe slow-wave sleep and REM sleep. Be sure to include

• the brain activity that takes place during these two stages
• what an EEG recording looks like during each of these two stages

Part B: Types of Learning

There are four basic forms of learning:

• perceptual learning
• stimulus-response learning
• motor learning
• relational learning

Write the following:

Describe two of these types of learning. Provide at least two (2) examples for each of these of a situation in which each of these types of learning occurs, being sure to cite your sources.

Part C: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Definition, Cause & Treatment

One of your family members has been experiencing symptoms similar to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The family member has asked you for help with finding treatment. You decide you want to research the disorder before you offer your help.

Write the following:

Give the definition of GAD and (2) causes and (2) treatment options for GAD.

Part D: Substance Abuse: Role of Reinforcement and Physical Dependence 

Your textbook discusses the roles that reinforcement and physical dependence play in substance abuse. 

Write the following:

Describe how these processes contribute to the abuse of either alcohol or opiates.