Bridge Course - Psychology

What is the main function of a neuron?

• To digest food

• To transmit information

• To produce hormones

• To store fat

Which part of the brain is responsible for vision?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

What protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood?

• Myelin sheath

• Blood-brain barrier

• Synapse

• Glial cells

Which of the following is NOT a type of memory?

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Reflex memory

• Sensory memory

Who is known for the theory of classical conditioning?

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Ivan Pavlov

• Albert Bandura

Which type of attention allows you to focus on one task for a long time?

• Divided attention

• Alternating attention

• Sustained attention

• Executive attention

At what stage does a child begin to use logic but only for concrete situations?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

According to Erikson, what is the main challenge for adolescents?

• Trust vs Mistrust

• Autonomy vs Shame

• Initiative vs Guilt

• Identity vs Role Confusion

What is the term for learning that happens through social interaction, according to Vygotsky?

• Operant learning

• Observational learning

• Sociocultural learning

• Trial-and-error learning

What is the main focus of psychology?

• Astrology

• Behavior and mental processes

• Chemistry of the brain

• Philosophy of life