Brain Quiz Review

Where was Phineas Gage specifically injured?

• In his leg

• In his frontal lobe

• In his occipital lobe

• In his spinal cord

How was Phineas Gage different after his accident?

• He became better at math

• He lost his memory completely

• His personality changed significantly

• He could not see anymore

What is the main difference between Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area of the brain?

• Broca’s area is for vision, Wernicke’s is for hearing

• Broca’s area is for speech production, Wernicke’s is for understanding language

• Broca’s area is for balance, Wernicke’s is for movement

• Broca’s area is for memory, Wernicke’s is for emotions

Which statement best describes the Localizer/Phrenology theory?

• The brain works as a whole with no specialized areas

• Different parts of the brain control different functions

• The brain is only responsible for movement

• The brain has no effect on personality

How does the Whole Brain theory differ from the Localizer theory?

• Whole Brain theory says only one part of the brain is used for all tasks

• Whole Brain theory says the entire brain works together for most functions

• Whole Brain theory says the brain is not important

• Whole Brain theory says the brain is divided into two parts only

What is the limbic system responsible for? (In other words, what does it do or what feelings does it help us feel?)

• It helps us with emotional responses and feelings.

• It controls our muscle movements.

• It is responsible for our sense of smell only.

• It helps us digest food.

Why is the prefrontal cortex important? What skills do we develop from it?

• It helps us make decisions and develop self-control.

• It helps us see and hear better.

• It controls our heartbeat.

• It helps us run faster.

According to “The right sort of risks,” what is the connection between the limbic system & the prefrontal cortex in terms of how they create riskier teen behavior?

• The limbic system develops faster than the prefrontal cortex, leading to riskier behavior in teens.

• The prefrontal cortex develops faster than the limbic system, making teens less risky.

• Both systems develop at the same rate, so there is no effect on behavior.

• The limbic system and prefrontal cortex are not connected to behavior.

According to page 350, when, exactly, is a brain region defined as “mature”?

• When it has finished developing and can function independently.

• When it starts to grow.

• When it is first formed in the womb.

• When a person turns 10 years old.

What did we learn about people from the “Marshmallow Test”?

• People who can wait for a reward tend to have better self-control.

• People who eat marshmallows are healthier.

• The test measures how fast someone can eat.

• The test is about how much someone likes sweets.