Psychology Review Quiz #3 - Brain, Drugs, and Sleeping

Auditory processing is done in the temporal lobe, this brain part helps to relay that information to the proper destination.

• thalamus

• cerebellum

• pons

• medulla

You're on a hike in the Smokey Mountains. All of a sudden, you hear some rustling behind you and a bear emerges from the cover. Your heart rate increases as well as your breathing and blood pressure. Which part of the brain is responsible for those functions?

• medulla

• pons

• thalamus

• reticular activating system

This brain structure is very powerful in many professional athletes because of their advanced balance, coordination, and ability to control their movement.

• cerebellum

• pons

• reticular activating system

• thalamus

This brain part is the first step in creating a memory...

• hippocampus

• amygdala

• corpus callosum

• left hemisphere

Phineas Gage was the railroad worker that suffered a horrible injury while on the job. A spike went through his head and severed the connection between his frontal lobe and his amygdala. He survived but the amygdala's function was left unfiltered by the frontal lobe. Which of the following is most likely?

• Phineas was unable to control his emotions.

• Phineas was unable to form new memories.

• Phineas ended up only being able to see in black and white.

• Phineas lost the ability to speak.

People suffering from epilepsy can undergo a procedure where this is severed which prevents electrical activity from jumping from one brain hemisphere to the other. However, it also stops the communication flow between the hemispheres.

• corpus callosum

• amygdala

• left hemisphere

• right hemisphere

Henry was walking home from work one day when he saw a car speeding down the road in his general direction. He instantly wanted to kick the car because of how fast it was going. However, he quickly realized that kicking a speeding car would be a pretty stupid idea because the car will always win in that situation. Which part of Henry's brain kicked in and took control of the situation, ultimately convincing him that it was a bad idea?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

The occipital lobe is responsible for processing our visual sensations. Where in the brain is it located?

• in the back of the head

• front of the head

• center of the brain

• in our brain stems

Kelly, a 25-year-old college student, has been experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks for the past several months. She often falls asleep during lectures, while studying, and even while having conversations with friends. Kelly also reports vivid dream-like experiences when falling asleep or waking up suddenly. She has tried to maintain a regular sleep schedule and ensures she gets 8 hours of sleep each night. However, her symptoms persist, affecting her academic performance and daily functioning. Kelly decides to seek help from a sleep specialist to understand the cause of her sleep disturbances.

Which sleep disorder is Kelly most likely experiencing?

• night terrors

• insomnia

• narcolepsy

• sleep apnea

John, a 45-year-old man, has been experiencing disrupted sleep patterns and daytime fatigue for the past few months. He often wakes up feeling tired and irritable, despite spending 8 hours in bed each night. John's wife has noticed that he frequently snores loudly during sleep and occasionally stops breathing for short periods before gasping for air. During the day, John struggles to stay awake and alert, especially during meetings at work or while watching TV in the evenings. He also experiences morning headaches and finds it challenging to concentrate on tasks that require focus. Concerned about his symptoms, John decides to visit a sleep clinic for evaluation and diagnosis.

What sleep disorder is John most likely experiencing based on his symptoms?

• insomnia

• narcolepsy

• sleep apnea

• night terrors