Psych - AP Psych Brain Anatomy/Function
Authored by Kathryn Zastrow
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on neuroanatomy and brain function within the context of Advanced Placement Psychology, specifically targeting the biological bases of behavior. The content is appropriate for grades 11-12, as it requires students to demonstrate sophisticated understanding of complex brain structures and their interconnected functions. Students need comprehensive knowledge of the central nervous system, including the brain stem components (medulla, pons, midbrain), diencephalon structures (thalamus, hypothalamus), limbic system elements (hippocampus, amygdala), and cerebral cortex organization by lobes and specialized areas. The questions assess students' ability to connect anatomical structures with their physiological functions, analyze the consequences of brain damage, and understand the relationship between specific brain regions and behaviors such as movement, sensation, emotion, memory, and language processing. Students must also grasp concepts related to brain lateralization, cortical mapping, and the basic components of neural communication. Created by Kathryn Zastrow, a teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing student understanding of neuroanatomy before the AP Psychology exam, particularly addressing the biological bases of behavior unit that comprises approximately 8-10% of the AP test. The quiz works effectively as a review activity following instruction on brain structure and function, as homework to reinforce learning, or as formative assessment to identify areas where students need additional support. Teachers can use this quiz during warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge before diving into more complex topics like neuroplasticity or psychological disorders. The real-world applications embedded in the questions help students connect abstract anatomical concepts to practical scenarios they might encounter on the AP exam. This assessment aligns with learning standards that require students to analyze how biological factors influence psychological processes and identify the major divisions and subdivisions of the human nervous system.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This part of the body regulates how fast your heart is beating when you are on a run
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Receives sensory information and relays it to the proper part of brain for further processing
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Where the pleasure centers of the brain are located...also controls Endocrine System
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Wrinkled part of the brain's surface where the body processes information
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Makes decisions, plans, reasons, and carries out behaviors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Receives sensory input for touch and body position to help you in Karate
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Controls motivational behaviors, including: feeding, fight-flight response
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