Brain and Psychology Quiz

Researchers learn about the brain by studying

• images of the brain created by computers.

• the effects of electrical stimulation in the brain.

• people with head injuries.

• all of the above.

Which part of the brain is NOT associated with speaking and reading?

• Broca's area

• Sensory cortex

• Wernicke's area

• Hippocampus

Which part of the brain is most responsible for breathing and heartbeat?

• Occipital lobe

• Pons

• Medulla

• Hypothalamus

Which of the following reflects the “nature” approach to human psychology?

• Intelligence is determined largely by genetics.

• Where a person lives determines how the person behaves.

• Intelligence is determined by the kind of education a person receives.

• People’s family life helps determine who they will become.

The largest part of the brain is the

• thalamus.

• Cerebellum

• cerebrum.

• Hypothalamus.

If a head injury results in someone no longer being able to hear, which part of the brain may have been damaged?

• parietal lobe

• temporal lobe

• occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

Hemisphere that is associated with Verbal and Mathematical abilities

• Left hemisphere

• right hemisphere

• Front hemisphere

• Rear hemisphere

Which part of the brain helps people form memories?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

A tumor on the temporal lobe would most affect the career of

• Teacher

• Musician

• Research assistant

• Plumber

Part of the brain known as the sensory switchboard, it is located in the brain stem.

• Pons

• Medulla

• Thalamus

• Hypo-thalamus