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WorksheetsBody and Mind Unit Review Psychology
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Biological psychology is the study of the ______________ factors that influence or cause behavior and
mental processes.
physical & chemical
social and physical
cognitive
naturalistic
Which of the following is typically controlled by the left hemisphere?
spatial reasoning
the left side of the body
perceptual skills
word recognition
Chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands are called
neurons
hormones
enzymes
neurotransmitters
Unusual drinking and eating behaviors can be caused by damage to the
pons
reticular activating system
hypothalamus
cerebellum
The main function of the peripheral nervous system is to
relay messages between the brain's right and left hemisphere
transmit information from the central nervous system to other parts of the body
speed up respiration and heart rate to increase alertness
produce growth hormones
Part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system
somatic nervous system
central nervous system
cerebrum
The part of the human brain that is most like that of a fish
brain stem
cerebellum
frontal cortex
limbic system
Acetylcholine and dopamine, which help control movement, are examples of
hormones
axons
dendrites
neurotransmitters
Which of the following is considered the fundamental building block of the nervous system?
axon
neuron
chromosome
synapse
Which part of the brain is MOST active in decision-making?
cerebellum
cerebral cortex
corpus callosum
hypothalamus
Which of the following is a brain-imaging technique that produces the most detailed picture of brain
structure?
electroencephalography EEG
magnetic resonance imaging MRI
positron emission tomography PET
computerized axial tomography CAT
People who have experienced severe damage to the frontal lobe of the brain seldom regain their ability to
process auditory information
process olfactory information
make and carry out plans
recognize visual patterns
After a freak accident involving a falling piano, Dr. Williams informs you that you have sustained
damage to your limbic system. Which of the following functions will be most affected?
emotion
vision
intelligence
perception
