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Unit 3 AOS 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communication within neurons are ...

a)

electrical

b)

chemical

c)

magnetic

d)

light

2.

Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter?

a)

GABA

b)

Glutamate

c)

Seratonin

d)

Both A and B

3.

what releases beta-endorphins to reduce stress-related tension?

a)

Relaxation

b)

Breathing exercises

c)

rest

d)

Exercise

4.

The sensory function of the somatic nervous system can be demonstrated by

a)

Activation of the fight-flight-freeze

b)

moving your hand away from a hot stove reflexively

c)

the homeostatic response to an increase in body temperature

d)

experiencing the sensation of heat when holding a cup of coffee

5.

Neurons that pass sensory information from the peripheral nervous system to the brain are called

a)

Reflex arc neurons

b)

Interneurons

c)

Sensory neurons

d)

Motor neurons

6.

Which nervous system are interneurons found?

(a)  

7.

What is the response called where a motor action is initiated by interneurons in the spinal cord?

(a)  

8.

_________ of the pre-synaptic neuron release neurotransmitters across the synapse.

a)

Dendrites

b)

Axon Terminals

c)

Axons

d)

Myelin sheeth

9.

_____________ is when there is a good match between the stressor and the coping strategy used

a)

Coping flexibility

b)

Context-specific effectiveness

c)

approach strategies

d)

avoidance strategies

10.

What sort of strategy involves an individual engaging in behaviours that deal with a stressor?

a)

Approach

b)

Emotion-focused

c)

Avoidance

d)

Meditation

11.

Anna has been studying to become a nurse for 2 years. To cope with stress, she used to bake. She found this technique did not releieve her stess. She now meditates which is very successful for her. What is this change in technique an example of?

a)

Avoidance coping

b)

Coping flexibility

c)

Approach coping

d)

Emotion focused coping

12.

The depletion of which neurotransmitter is reponsible for Parkinson's disease?

a)

GABA

b)

Serotonin

c)

Cortisol

d)

Dopamine

13.

Dopamine is relseased from the...

a)

motor cortex

b)

thalamus

c)

substantia nigra

d)

hypothalamus

14.

The main three stages of the General Adaptation Synrome are...

a)

Countershock, shock, resistance

b)

shock, countershock, alarm

c)

shock, alarm, exhaustion

d)

alarm, resistance, exhaustion

15.

What type of explantion for stress is the GAS model?

a)

Physiological

b)

Psychological

c)

Cognitive

d)

Biopsychological

16.

Scott has been offered a new position at another job, but it is with a rival company. It offers more money and has better opportunities, but he is feeling unsure leaving his current job. According to Lazarus & Folkman, which primary appraisal is Scott mostly facing right now?

a)

Harm/loss

b)

Neutral / irrelevant / benign

c)

Challenge

d)

threat