IB Psychology BLOA Quiz

What is the basic building block of the nervous system?

• cell

• bone

• neuron

• muscle

Which of the following is responsible for transmitting signals between neurons?

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• Enzymes

• Antibodies

Which of the following brain regions is responsible for language production?

• Broca's area

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Wernicke's area

Which of the following brain regions is responsible for memory formation?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Medulla Oblongata

• Hippocampus

Which of the following hormones is associated with stress response?

• adrenaline

• serotonin

• insulin

• cortisol

Which of the following is an evolutionary explanation for aggressive behavior?

• Mutation

• Genetic drift

• Artificial selection

• Natural selection

Which of the following is an evolutionary explanation for mate selection?

• Choosing a mate based on their ability to dance

• Choosing a mate based on their social status

• Choosing a mate based on their favorite color

• Choosing a mate with traits that increase the likelihood of producing healthy offspring and passing on their genes to the next generation.

Which of the following brain regions is primarily involved in processing visual information?

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

Which of the following is an evolutionary explanation for altruistic behavior?

• Artificial selection

• Mutation

• Genetic drift

• Kin selection

Which of the following brain regions is primarily involved in processing auditory information?

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe