Our Brain And Our Behavior - The Biopsychology Quiz

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Biopsychology is a branch of psychology that analyzes how the brain, neurotransmitters, and other aspects of our biology influence our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Our Brain and our Behavior - The Biopsychology Quiz

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1.

The study of how biological processes relate to behavior is called
- A.
  
  Physiology
- B.
  
  Psychology
- C.
  
  Biopsychology
- D.
  
  Physiopsychology
2.

Which of the following parts of a neuron is responsible for carrying information away from one end of a neuron to the other?
- A.
  
  Dendrite
- B.
  
  Axon
- C.
  
  Soma
- D.
  
  Axon terminal
3.

Which is the message-receiving part of the neuron?
- A.
  
  Dendrite
- B.
  
  Axon
- C.
  
  Soma
- D.
  
  Axon terminal
4.

Another name for the nerve impulse is the
- A.
  
  Resting potential
- B.
  
  Action potential
- C.
  
  Threshold
- D.
  
  Ion channel
5.

An action potential is likely to occur when
- A.
  
  The neuron reaches its resting potential
- B.
  
  The neuron reaches threshold
- C.
  
  Potassium ions enter into the axon
- D.
  
  The negative after-potential is reached
6.

What happen at the synapse?
- A.
  
  The neuron touches the next neuron, releasing its message.
- B.
  
  An electrical message jumps from one neuron to the next.
- C.
  
  The neuron extends cilia to the receiving neuron.
- D.
  
  The neuron releases chemicals called neurotransmitters onto the surface of the receiving neuron.
7.

Receptor sites are found on which of the following ?
- A.
  
  Dendrites
- B.
  
  Terminal branches
- C.
  
  Nucleus
- D.
  
  None of the above
8.

Myelin is
- A.
  
  A fatty layer coating the axon.
- B.
  
  A bundle of neuron fibers.
- C.
  
  The space between two neurons.
- D.
  
  A feeling of uneasiness.
9.

An example of neuropeptide is
- A.
  
  Serotonin.
- B.
  
  Dopamine.
- C.
  
  Enkephalins.
- D.
  
  Acetylcholine.
10.

Which part of the nervous system is being utilized as you sit in class and write your notes?
- A.
  
  Somatic
- B.
  
  Autonomic
- C.
  
  Sympathetic
- D.
  
  Parasympathetic
11.

Which division of the nervous system is the "fight or flight" system?
- A.
  
  Somatic
- B.
  
  Autonomic
- C.
  
  Sympathetic
- D.
  
  Parasympathetic
12.

Which technique for studying the brain involves the destruction of brain cells with an electrical current ?
- A.
  
  Ablation
- B.
  
  Deep lesioning
- C.
  
  EEG
- D.
  
  MRI
13.

A(n) _________ works by injecting radioactive glucose to determine which areas of the brain are most active during a task.
- A.
  
  CT scan
- B.
  
  PET scan
- C.
  
  MRI
- D.
  
  EEG
14.

The left hemisphere is responsible for
- A.
  
  Patter recognition
- B.
  
  Drawing pictures
- C.
  
  Detecting and expressing emotions
- D.
  
  Language and math
15.

Susan was in an accident and experienced brain damage resulting in her having problems understanding spoken words. It is probable that she damaged which part of her brain?
- A.
  
  The frontal lobe
- B.
  
  Broca's region
- C.
  
  Wernicke's area
- D.
  
  The temporal lobe
16.

Which of the following is TRUE about the somatosensory area?
- A.
  
  The larger the area devoted to a particular body part, the more refined the movement.
- B.
  
  The larger the are devoted to a particular body part, the more sensitive the part of the body.
- C.
  
  The smaller the area devoted to a particular body part, the more refined movement.
- D.
  
  It is an association area of the brain.
17.

A person who has difficulty with word expression, saying "seep" instead of "sleep," probably has damage to
- A.
  
  Broca's area
- B.
  
  Wenicke's area
- C.
  
  The cerebral cortex
- D.
  
  Corpus callosum
18.

With regard to the motor cortex, which of the following would get more area of cortex devoted to its functioning?
- A.
  
  Ear
- B.
  
  Nose
- C.
  
  Hand
- D.
  
  Shin
19.

An inability to recognize familiar faces is known as
- A.
  
  Aphasia
- B.
  
  Agnosia
- C.
  
  Facial agnosia
- D.
  
  Unilateral neglect
20.

Which of the following is most vital to survival?
- A.
  
  Medulla
- B.
  
  Occipital lobe
- C.
  
  Wernicke's area
- D.
  
  Joshua's region
21.

Which brain area is damaged if a person experiences loss of coordination and balance ?
- A.
  
  Medulla
- B.
  
  Pons
- C.
  
  Cerebellum
- D.
  
  Reticular formation
22.

Which brain area is involved in sleep and arousal, and connects the lower brain to the upper brain ?
- A.
  
  Medulla
- B.
  
  Pons
- C.
  
  Cerebellum
- D.
  
  Reticular formation
23.

If the ________ is damaged, you can lose your hearing, sight, sense of touch, or taste
- A.
  
  Hippocampus
- B.
  
  Amygdala
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Thalamus
24.

Damage to the _________ might result in amnesia
- A.
  
  Hippocampus
- B.
  
  Amygdala
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Thalamus
25.

Damage to the __________ might result in poor temperature regulation or disorders of appetite, sleep, or sex.
- A.
  
  Hippocampus
- B.
  
  Amygdala
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Thalamus