Psychology Biological Influences Quiz

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Are you studying psychology and learning about human behavior? Do you know what the role of biological influences in psychology is? We have this quiz based on the same thing to check and improve your knowledge about biological psychology. The biological perspective is one of the main perspectives in psychology, and it involves the overall study of the human brain, genetics, immune system, and nervous system. Improve your learning about the same topic by playing the quiz below.

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1.

The cell formed when a male sperm penetrates and female ovum, it contains the genetic material from both.
- A.
  
  Chromosomes
- B.
  
  Genes
- C.
  
  Meiosis
- D.
  
  Zygote
2.

The basic unit of heredity.
- A.
  
  Chromosomes
- B.
  
  Genes
- C.
  
  Meiosis
- D.
  
  Zygote
3.

The process of cell division to produce gametes (sex cells).
- A.
  
  Chromosomes
- B.
  
  Genes
- C.
  
  Meiosis
- D.
  
  Zygote
4.

Threadlike bodies containing the genetic information in DNA.
- A.
  
  Chromosomes
- B.
  
  Genes
- C.
  
  Meiosis
- D.
  
  Zygote
5.

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands.
6.

What glands produce the hormone thyroxin?
7.

What glands produce hormones that help us to prepare for 'flight or fight' response?
8.

What gland triggers the release of hormones from the other glands?
9.

What are the effects of the hormone adrenalin? (Tick more than one box)
- A.
  
  Increased heart rate
- B.
  
  Decreased heart rate
- C.
  
  Increased breathing rate
- D.
  
  Decreased breathing rate
- E.
  
  Pupil constriction
- F.
  
  Pupil dilation
- G.
  
  Increase blood flow to skeletal muscles
- H.
  
  Increase blood flow to gut
- I.
  
  Decreased reaction speed
- J.
  
  Increased reaction speed
- K.
  
  Surge of energy
- L.
  
  Increased pain
- M.
  
  Decreased pain
10.
Which type of drug has the following effect:
- see/hear/sense things that aren't real
- change perceptions
- insomnia
- violence
- change in appetite
- A.
  
  Depressant
- B.
  
  Hallucinogen
- C.
  
  Stimulant
11.
Which type of drug has the following effect:
- excite the nervous system
- irritability
- aggression
- jittery
- insomnia
- A.
  
  Depressant
- B.
  
  Hallucinogen
- C.
  
  Stimulant
12.
Which type of drug has the following effect:
- calm the activity of the nervous system
- slow reaction speeds
- slur speech
- drowsiness
- change in appetite
- A.
  
  Depressant
- B.
  
  Hallucinogen
- C.
  
  Stimulant
13.

Alcohol is a depressant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Alcohol does not affect motor control.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

The most commonly used stimulants are nicotine and caffeine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Stimulants increase heart and breathing rates.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Amphetamines are powerful stimulants that speed up body functions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Risks associated with using ecstasy are dehydration, deflated mood and memory loss.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Which of the following are examples of a hallucinogen?
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Amphetamines (ice, speed)
- C.
  
  Caffeine
- D.
  
  Cocaine
- E.
  
  Ecstasy
- F.
  
  GHB
- G.
  
  Ketamine
- H.
  
  LSD
- I.
  
  Magic mushrooms
- J.
  
  Marijuana
- K.
  
  Nicotine
20.

Which of the following are examples of a depressant?
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Amphetamines (ice, speed)
- C.
  
  Caffeine
- D.
  
  Cocaine
- E.
  
  Ecstasy
- F.
  
  GHB
- G.
  
  Ketamine
- H.
  
  LSD
- I.
  
  Magic mushrooms
- J.
  
  Marijuana
- K.
  
  Nicotine
21.

Which of the following are examples of a stimulant?
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Amphetamines (ice, speed)
- C.
  
  Caffeine
- D.
  
  Cocaine
- E.
  
  Ecstasy
- F.
  
  GHB
- G.
  
  Ketamine
- H.
  
  LSD
- I.
  
  Magic mushrooms
- J.
  
  Marijuana
- K.
  
  Nicotine
22.

The use of reinforcement (and sometimes punishment) to modify or change unwanted behaviours and strengthen desirable ones is called
- A.
  
  Discipline
- B.
  
  Behaviour change
- C.
  
  Behaviour modification
- D.
  
  Modelling
23.

Which theorist/s are associated with classical conditioning?
- A.
  
  Bandura
- B.
  
  Pavlov / Watson
- C.
  
  Skinner / Thorndike
24.

Which theorist/s are associated with operant conditioning?
- A.
  
  Bandura
- B.
  
  Pavlov / Watson
- C.
  
  Skinner / Thorndike
25.

Which theorist/s are associated with observational learning?
- A.
  
  Bandura
- B.
  
  Pavlov / Watson
- C.
  
  Skinner / Thorndike