Semester 1 AP Psychology Review

What is the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine?

• Causes sleepiness and drowsiness

• Regulates body temperature and hunger

• Plays a role in memory and learning

• Plays a role in pleasure, reward, and motivation

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Cerebellum

• Parietal lobe

• Medulla oblongata

• Frontal lobe

What is the difference between sensation and perception?

• Sensation is the process of detecting physical stimuli, while perception is the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information.

• Perception is the process of detecting physical stimuli

• Sensation is the process of interpreting sensory information

• Sensation and perception are the same thing

What is the function of the neurotransmitter serotonin?

• Regulating mood, appetite, and sleep

• Affecting muscle movement and coordination

• Regulating blood pressure and heart rate

• Controlling body temperature and metabolism

How does the occipital lobe contribute to vision?

• It controls our sense of taste and smell.

• It processes visual information and interprets what we see.

• It regulates our body temperature and hunger.

• It is responsible for our ability to hear sounds.

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory formation?

• Digestion

• Memory formation

• Muscle coordination

• Temperature regulation

What is the role of the amygdala in emotional responses?

• The amygdala is responsible for the regulation of body temperature.

• The amygdala plays a key role in processing emotions and fear-learning.

• The amygdala is involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

• The amygdala is responsible for muscle coordination.

What is the function of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?

• Acetylcholine plays a role in learning and memory.

• Acetylcholine is involved in the regulation of mood and appetite.

• Acetylcholine is responsible for the regulation of body temperature.

• Acetylcholine is involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision making?

• The prefrontal cortex is responsible for the regulation of body temperature.

• The prefrontal cortex plays a key role in decision making and social behavior.

• The prefrontal cortex is involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

• The prefrontal cortex is responsible for muscle coordination.

What is the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?

• Short-term memory is the temporary storage of information, while long-term memory is the permanent storage of information.

• Short-term memory is the permanent storage of information

• Long-term memory is the temporary storage of information

• Short-term memory and long-term memory are the same thing