What is the function of the central nervous system?

To process information and coordinate activity

To transmit genetic information

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

To transmit signals across synapses

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

To control involuntary bodily functions

To regulate voluntary movements

To transmit genetic information

What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

To control voluntary muscle movements

To regulate involuntary bodily functions

To transmit genetic information

What is the primary function of the axon in a neuron?

To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body

To receive signals from other neurons

What is the primary function of the reflex arc?

To allow for quick, involuntary responses to stimuli

To transmit genetic information

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

Decision making and problem solving

Which theory explains color vision based on opposing retinal processes?

Young-Helmholtz Trichromatic Theory

AP Psychology Unit 1: Biological Bases of Behavior

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This quiz comprehensively covers the biological bases of behavior for Advanced Placement Psychology, targeting 12th grade students. The content spans essential neuroanatomy and neurophysiology concepts including the central and peripheral nervous systems, neuron structure and function, neurotransmitter systems, and brain imaging techniques like EEG. Students must demonstrate mastery of sleep and circadian rhythms, visual perception theories including the opponent-process theory of color vision, and Gestalt principles of perception such as proximity, closure, and similarity. The quiz also addresses hemispheric specialization through split-brain research, specific brain structures like the amygdala and cerebellum, and the distinction between sensation and perception. To succeed, students need a solid foundation in biological terminology, the ability to distinguish between similar concepts like the somatic versus autonomic nervous systems, and understanding of how psychological processes relate to underlying neural mechanisms. Created by Katie Wright, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grade 12. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student comprehension of Unit 1 content before progressing to more complex psychological concepts. The quiz works effectively as a comprehensive review before the AP exam, as formative assessment during instruction, or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. Teachers can use individual questions as warm-up activities or discussion starters, while the full assessment provides valuable data on student readiness for subsequent psychology units. The content directly supports College Board standards for AP Psychology Unit 1, specifically addressing biological bases of behavior including neural communication, the nervous system, brain structures and functions, and sensory and perceptual processes that form the foundation for understanding human behavior and mental processes.