AP Psychology Biological Quiz

What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?

• Regulating body temperature

• Controlling muscle movement

• Storing long-term memories

• Processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure

Explain the concept of neuroplasticity and its significance in psychology.

• Neuroplasticity is a concept that has been disproven by modern psychology

• Neuroplasticity is not important in psychology because the brain never changes

• Neuroplasticity only applies to physical changes in the brain, not mental changes

• Neuroplasticity is significant in psychology because it suggests that the brain is not a static organ, but rather can change and adapt in response to learning, experience, and injury.

Discuss the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system and their impact on behavior.

• Neurotransmitters are only found in the peripheral nervous system

• Neurotransmitters have no impact on behavior

• Neurotransmitters transmit signals across neurons and can impact behavior by influencing mood, motivation, and cognitive functions.

• Neurotransmitters are only involved in motor functions

What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

• The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for digestion, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for fight or flight

• The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's 'rest and digest' response.

• The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and relaxation, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for stress and anxiety

• The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for slowing down the heart rate, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing heart rate

Explain the process of action potential and its significance in neural communication.

• Action potential is the process of converting light into electrical signals in the retina

• Action potential is the release of hormones from the pituitary gland

• Action potential is the transmission of genetic information from parent to offspring

• The process of action potential is the generation and propagation of electrical signals along the axon of a neuron. Its significance lies in the communication of information within the nervous system.

Discuss the impact of genetics on behavior and psychological traits.

• Genetics can influence behavior and psychological traits through the inheritance of specific genes.

• Genetics has no impact on behavior and psychological traits.

• Behavior and psychological traits are solely determined by environmental factors.

• There is no scientific evidence to support the influence of genetics on behavior and psychological traits.

What are the functions of the frontal lobe in the brain?

• Memory storage and retrieval

• Visual processing and perception

• Motor control and coordination

• Decision making, problem solving, planning, and personality

Explain the concept of lateralization and its implications for brain function.

• Lateralization has no implications for brain function.

• Lateralization refers to the equal distribution of function in both hemispheres of the brain.

• Lateralization refers to the specialization of function in one hemisphere of the brain.

• Lateralization only occurs in the frontal lobe of the brain.

Discuss the role of hormones in the endocrine system and their influence on behavior.

• Behavior is only influenced by genetics

• Hormones only affect physical health, not behavior

• Hormones have no impact on behavior

• Hormones regulate various bodily functions, including behavior.

What is the relationship between the brain and behavior in the field of psychology?

• Behavior has no connection to the brain

• Behavior is solely determined by external factors

• The brain is not involved in influencing behavior

• The brain influences behavior, thoughts, and emotions.