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Quiz about Biological Aspects of Psychology

Biological Aspects of Psychology Quiz

Basic facts about biological psychology. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Vampjezzc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Vampjezzc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,376

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1545

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where is the cerebellum located? Hint

forebrain

hindbrain

midbrain

cerebral cortex

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Question 2 of 10

2. What happens when "Broca's Area" is damaged? Hint

Control of basic movements is slowed

Language is incomprehensible

Language is slowed and grammatically incorrect

Eye function slows

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Question 3 of 10

3. The medulla controls blood pressure and heart rate, and is located in the forebrain.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What functions is the reticular formation involved in? Hint

eyesight

forming new memories

arousal and attention

controlling sensory functions

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Question 5 of 10

5. The hippocampus is in the hindbrain.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alzheimer's disease is caused partially by which of the following neurotransmitters? Hint

acetylcholine

dopamine

GABA

serotonin

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Question 7 of 10

7. The limbic system plays an important role in regulating emotion.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Inhibitory postsynaptic potential does which of the following to the neuron cell membrane? Hint

hyperpolarizes

polarizes

depolarizes

destroys

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Question 9 of 10

9. Excitatory postsynaptic potential does which of the following to the neuron cell membrane? Hint

hyperpolarizes

depolarizes

polarizes

destroys

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Question 10 of 10

10. The striatum is involved in initiation of movement.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is the cerebellum located?

Answer: hindbrain

The cerebellum is vital in the role of normal speech.

2. What happens when "Broca's Area" is damaged?

Answer: Language is slowed and grammatically incorrect

"Broca's Area" is located in the frontal lobe of the association cortex, near the facial muscles. Not to be confused with "Wernicke's Are", which, when damaged, causes speech to be incomprehensible.

3. The medulla controls blood pressure and heart rate, and is located in the forebrain.

Answer: False

The medulla is located in the hindbrain and is in control of blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

4. What functions is the reticular formation involved in?

Answer: arousal and attention

The reticular formation is located in the hindbrain.

5. The hippocampus is in the hindbrain.

Answer: False

The hippocampus is located in the forebrain, and is involved in the formation of new memories.

6. Alzheimer's disease is caused partially by which of the following neurotransmitters?

Answer: acetylcholine

GABA is linked to Huntington's disease, serotonin is linked with depression, and dopamine is involved in Parkinson's and schizophrenia.

7. The limbic system plays an important role in regulating emotion.

Answer: True

The limbic system is located in the forebrain.

8. Inhibitory postsynaptic potential does which of the following to the neuron cell membrane?

Answer: hyperpolarizes

Inhibitory postsynaptic potential hyperpolarizes the cell membrane, making it less likely to fire.

9. Excitatory postsynaptic potential does which of the following to the neuron cell membrane?

Answer: depolarizes

Excitatory postsynaptic potential depolarizes the cell membrane, making it more likely to fire.

10. The striatum is involved in initiation of movement.

Answer: True

The striatum is located in the forebrain.

Source: Author Vampjezzc

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