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1. What are the two systems that coordinate and integrate behavior?
2. How is the relative refractory period important in human behavior?
3. Given the on off state of nerves how is complex information transmitted?
4. What is the difference between mono-zygotic and di-zygotic wins?
5. How are twins important in Human Behavioral Genetic studies?
6. Describe the reciprocal relationship between the Adrenal Glands and the Anterior Pituitary?
7. How does our understanding of physiological psychology affect the concept of free will?
8. What is the heart of modern behavioral genetics?
9. How is genetics affected by behavioral genetics?
10. What are the two genetic experiments most used on animals (usually rats) and why can’t they be used on humans?
11. What are the social implications of genetic research?
12. Given what you have learned to this point is free will possible. Support your answer – Remember how you support your answer is what I will be grading.
Short Answer #6:
The relationship between the adrenal glands and the anterior pituitary is reciprocal feed back loop when activated by the fight or flight response. The adrenal glands are responsible for preparing the body for action, and the anterior pituitary, being the master gland, is responsible for regulating the production of hormones. In the case of these two glands the relationship is not only reciprocal but circular as well. This relationship is triggered by a perceived external threat which initiates the hypothalamus into signaling the AP to release ACTH. This causes the adrenal glands to release adrenaline and nor-epinephrine, which intern cause the AP to produce more ACTH, thus enhancing and prolonging the fear/stress (fight or flight) response: This process tends to overload the rational decision making centers and leaving the decisions to the emotional reactive side of the brain. | 
