AP Psychology-Biological Bases of Behavior
Authored by Alison Fulmer
Social Studies
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers the biological bases of behavior, a fundamental unit in Advanced Placement Psychology that corresponds to grades 11-12. The questions assess students' understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the relationship between brain structures and behavior. Students need mastery of neuron structure and function, including the roles of dendrites, axons, and myelin sheaths, as well as neural communication through action potentials and neurotransmitters. The quiz requires knowledge of brain imaging techniques like EEG and PET scans, the organization of the nervous system including sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, endocrine system functions, and detailed brain anatomy from the brainstem through the cerebral cortex. Students must understand neuroplasticity, hemispheric specialization, and how specific brain damage relates to behavioral and cognitive deficits. The content demands sophisticated understanding of how biological systems integrate to produce complex behaviors and mental processes. Created by Alison Fulmer, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment during the biological psychology unit, allowing teachers to identify specific areas where students need additional support before moving to more complex psychological concepts. The comprehensive nature makes it ideal for end-of-unit review sessions, homework assignments that reinforce classroom learning, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing new neurobiological concepts. Teachers can use individual question clusters to focus on specific topics like neurotransmitter functions or brain imaging techniques during targeted instruction. This assessment aligns with AP Psychology standards that require students to demonstrate understanding of biological influences on behavior, including neural transmission, brain structures and their functions, and the interaction between biological and psychological processes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the neuron covers the axon?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
If the myelin sheath degenerates, what can be a result of that?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gap and binds the receptor site
Neurotransmitters
Dendrites
Neurons
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which neurotransmitter is linked to Alzheimer's?
AcH
Dopamine
Endorphins
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which neurotransmitter is released during exercise?
Endorphin
AcH
GABA
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which test of the brain attaches electrodes to the scalp and detects brain waves?
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