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WorksheetsPsychology Units 1& 2 Retrieval Practice
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
The brain can be divided into which three areas?
forebrain, midbrain and brain stem
medulla, pons and cerebellum
hindbrain, midbrain and forebrain
frontal lobe, temporal lobe and parietal lobe
The frontal lobe has the ____________________; the parietal lobe has the ____________________; the temporal lobe has the ____________________; and the occipital lobe has the ____________________.
primary motor cortex; cerebral hemisphere; hypothalamus; brain stem
somatosensory cortex; auditory cortex; primary motor cortex; primary visual cortex
cerebral cortex; corpus callosum; auditory cortex; primary visual cortex
primary motor cortex; somatosensory cortex; primary auditory cortex; primary visual cortex
Where is Broca’s area located?
corpus callosum
primary motor cortex
left occipital lobe
left frontal lobe
Wernicke’s area is involved in:
ensuring that people can hear
producing language, including speech
receiving and interpreting language
visual processing in the occipital lobe
Differentiate between the cerebrum and cerebellum.
The cerebrum is part of the forebrain and is divided into the left and right hemispheres; the cerebellum covers the whole brain
The cerebellum is part of the forebrain and coordinates body movement; the cerebrum is part of the hindbrain and is divided into the left and right hemispheres
The cerebrum is part of the hindbrain and is divided into the left and right hemispheres; the cerebellum covers the whole brain and coordinates body movement
The cerebrum is part of the forebrain and is divided into the left and right hemispheres; the cerebellum is part of the hindbrain and coordinates body movement
The __________ is referred to as the communication centre of the brain.
amygdala
corpus callosum
hypothalamus
thalamus
What do we use to diagnosis and classify disorders?
Trained professionals (psychologist and counselors) do it
The DSM-5
Research Papers
Intuition
Having a genetic vulnerability to specific disorders is an example of
A Predisposing risk factor
A Precipitating risk factor
A Perpetuating risk factor
A Protective factor
Support from family, friends and community is an example of
A Predisposing risk factor
A Precipitating risk factor
A Perpetuating risk factor
A Protective factor
According to the biopsychosocial model, an inadequate diet is:
A biological factor
A psychological factor
A social factor
According to the biopsychosocial model, having low self-efficacy is:
A biological factor
A psychological factor
A social factor
According to the biopsychosocial model, losing a job is:
A biological factor
A psychological factor
A social factor
According to the biopsychosocial model, rumination is:
A biological factor
A psychological factor
A social factor
Loss of significant relationships is an example of a _____________ risk factor
Biological
Social
Psychological
What is selective attention?
Focusing on a particular stimulus
Tuning out certain stimuli
Paying attention to all things, all the time
Giving psychologists a selection of theories to diagnose a patient with.
True/False: Sleeping is an altered state of consciousness.
True
False
Which of the following is true?
There is NOT a definite definition of intelligence.
There IS a definite definition of intelligence.
When twin/adoption studies are used as evidence for genes determining intelligence, what is a confounding variable?
their genes
the environment
Define ‘arousal’ and ‘hyperarousal’
an increase in heart rate; a state of rapid heart rate
a state of being physically awake and alert; a state where individuals are not aware of their surroundings
a state of being physically awake and alert; an altered state of consciousness or heightened awareness
how conscious we are; a state of being physically awake and alert
Identify the branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates the fight-flight-freeze response:
parasympathetic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
central nervous system
The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for:
processing sensations.
processing visual information.
processing auditory information.
language production.
The set of neural fibres that connect the two hemispheres is known as:
the cerebral cortex.
the corpus callosum.
the cerebrum.
the thalamus.
The area of the brain that provides a connection between Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area is called:
Burton’s area.
Broca’s area.
Wernicke’s area.
Geschwind’s territory.
From the options given below, identify which brain structure is implicated in basic survival functions such as eating, drinking and reproduction.
cerebellum
hippocampus
amygdala
hypothalamus
The brain’s ability to substantially rewire itself in response to environmental demand including disease, injury or learning experiences is called:
electrochemical process.
neurotransmission.
limbic system.
neuroplasticity.
Jack fell off of his bike and hit his head. He sat up and his vision was quite blurred. Identify the area of the brain he may have injured.
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
occipital lobe
parietal lobe
According to the above diagram, which lobe of the cerebral cortex is shaded pale pink?
parietal lobe
temporal lobe
frontal lobe
occipital lobe
Steve had a small stroke that resulted in partial paralysis of his left side. The damaged area is most likely in his _____________ lobe.
left temporal
left frontal
right frontal
right parietal
Which of the following is not a function of the sympathetic division?
accelerates heart rate
increases stomach and pancreas activity
dilates pupils
dilates bronchi
In which of the following lobes of the brain would you find the primary auditory area?
parietal
temporal
occipital
frontal
Day to day ordinary bodily functions are controlled by the __________ division.
somatic
sympathetic
central
parasympathetic
Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord?
Brain Stem
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Occipital Lobe
If you were having trouble balancing, what part of your brain might be affected?
Occipital Lobe
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Frontal Lobe
What do Dendrites do?
Intakes information from other neurons
Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath
Sends information to the next cell
Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon
Check all structures of the Limbic System
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Bowie System
The brain stem is where?
In the spine
at the base of the brain
in the middle of the brain
The cerebellum coordinates all EXCEPT for...
Memory
Emotion
Movement
Smell
The hypothalamus directs what kind of instincts?
survival
fear
anger
happiness
This is a therapy for mental disorders in which a person with a problem talks with a psychological professional.
Psychotherapy
Insight Therapy
Action Therapy
Biomedical Therapy
Which is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
delusions
catatonia
hallucinations
multiple personalities
