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Psychology Units 1& 2 Retrieval Practice

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The brain can be divided into which three areas?

a)

forebrain, midbrain and brain stem

b)

medulla, pons and cerebellum

c)

hindbrain, midbrain and forebrain

d)

frontal lobe, temporal lobe and parietal lobe

2.

The frontal lobe has the ____________________; the parietal lobe has the ____________________; the temporal lobe has the ____________________; and the occipital lobe has the ____________________.

a)

primary motor cortex; cerebral hemisphere; hypothalamus; brain stem

b)

somatosensory cortex; auditory cortex; primary motor cortex; primary visual cortex

c)

cerebral cortex; corpus callosum; auditory cortex; primary visual cortex

d)

primary motor cortex; somatosensory cortex; primary auditory cortex; primary visual cortex

3.

Where is Broca’s area located?

a)

corpus callosum

b)

primary motor cortex

c)

left occipital lobe

d)

left frontal lobe

4.

Wernicke’s area is involved in:

a)

ensuring that people can hear

b)

producing language, including speech

c)

receiving and interpreting language

d)

visual processing in the occipital lobe

5.

Differentiate between the cerebrum and cerebellum.

a)

The cerebrum is part of the forebrain and is divided into the left and right hemispheres; the cerebellum covers the whole brain

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

6.

The __________ is referred to as the communication centre of the brain.

a)

amygdala

b)

corpus callosum

c)

hypothalamus

d)

thalamus

7.

What do we use to diagnosis and classify disorders?

a)

Trained professionals (psychologist and counselors) do it

b)

The DSM-5

c)

Research Papers

d)

Intuition

8.
Peter is deathly afraid of spiders.  Whenever he sees one, he screams and runs out of the room and will not return until he sees evidence that it has been killed.  What is he probably suffering from?
a)
Social Phobia
b)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
c)
A Specific Phobia
d)
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
9.
For the past 8 months, Susan has had persistent and excessive bouts of anxiety.  She is really anxious a lot of the time, but the reason for her anxiety is not something specific.  What is she probably suffering from?
a)
Social Phobia
b)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
c)
A Specific Phobia
d)
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
10.

Having a genetic vulnerability to specific disorders is an example of

a)

A Predisposing risk factor

b)

A Precipitating risk factor

c)

A Perpetuating risk factor

d)

A Protective factor

11.

Support from family, friends and community is an example of

a)

A Predisposing risk factor

b)

A Precipitating risk factor

c)

A Perpetuating risk factor

d)

A Protective factor

12.

According to the biopsychosocial model, an inadequate diet is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

13.

According to the biopsychosocial model, having low self-efficacy is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

14.

According to the biopsychosocial model, losing a job is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

15.

According to the biopsychosocial model, rumination is:

a)

A biological factor

b)

A psychological factor

c)

A social factor

16.

Loss of significant relationships is an example of a _____________ risk factor

a)

Biological

b)

Social

c)

Psychological

17.

What is selective attention?

a)

Focusing on a particular stimulus

b)

Tuning out certain stimuli

c)

Paying attention to all things, all the time

d)

Giving psychologists a selection of theories to diagnose a patient with.

18.

True/False: Sleeping is an altered state of consciousness.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which of the following is true?

a)

There is NOT a definite definition of intelligence.

b)

There IS a definite definition of intelligence.

20.
According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence's, skill at putting puzzles together, molding sculptures, or any other task that requires the person to understand the physical space that surrounds them.
a)
Spatial
b)
Logical
c)
Interpersonal
d)
Intrapersonal
21.
The ability to perceive, express, understand, and regulate emotions.
a)
Emotional Intelligence
b)
Intelligence Quotient
c)
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
d)
Stanfor-Binet Test
22.
According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence's, the skill at learning, using, and understanding languages
a)
Spatial
b)
Interpersonal 
c)
Linguistic
d)
Naturalist
23.

When twin/adoption studies are used as evidence for genes determining intelligence, what is a confounding variable?

a)

their genes

b)

the environment

24.

Define ‘arousal’ and ‘hyperarousal’

a)

an increase in heart rate; a state of rapid heart rate

b)

a state of being physically awake and alert; a state where individuals are not aware of their surroundings

c)

a state of being physically awake and alert; an altered state of consciousness or heightened awareness

d)

how conscious we are; a state of being physically awake and alert

25.

Identify the branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates the fight-flight-freeze response:

a)

parasympathetic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

c)

sympathetic nervous system

d)

central nervous system

26.

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for:

a)

processing sensations.

b)

processing visual information.

c)

processing auditory information.

d)

language production.

27.

The set of neural fibres that connect the two hemispheres is known as:

a)

the cerebral cortex.

b)

the corpus callosum.

c)

the cerebrum.

d)

the thalamus.

28.

The area of the brain that provides a connection between Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area is called:

a)

Burton’s area.

b)

Broca’s area.

c)

Wernicke’s area.

d)

Geschwind’s territory.

29.

From the options given below, identify which brain structure is implicated in basic survival functions such as eating, drinking and reproduction.

a)

cerebellum

b)

hippocampus

c)

amygdala

d)

hypothalamus

30.

The brain’s ability to substantially rewire itself in response to environmental demand including disease, injury or learning experiences is called:

a)

electrochemical process.

b)

neurotransmission.

c)

limbic system.

d)

neuroplasticity.

31.

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.

a)

frontal lobe

b)

temporal lobe

c)

occipital lobe

d)

parietal lobe

32.

According to the above diagram, which lobe of the cerebral cortex is shaded pale pink?

a)

parietal lobe

b)

temporal lobe

c)

frontal lobe

d)

occipital lobe

33.

Steve had a small stroke that resulted in partial paralysis of his left side. The damaged area is most likely in his _____________ lobe.

a)

left temporal

b)

left frontal

c)

right frontal

d)

right parietal

34.

Which of the following is not a function of the sympathetic division?

a)

accelerates heart rate

b)

increases stomach and pancreas activity

c)

dilates pupils

d)

dilates bronchi

35.

In which of the following lobes of the brain would you find the primary auditory area?

a)

parietal

b)

temporal

c)

occipital

d)

frontal

36.

Day to day ordinary bodily functions are controlled by the __________ division.

a)

somatic

b)

sympathetic

c)

central

d)

parasympathetic

37.
The four lobes of the brain make up the:
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Diencephalon
c)
Cerebrum
d)
Brainstem
38.
Makes decisions, plans, reasons, and carries out behaviors
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
39.

Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord?

a)

Brain Stem

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Occipital Lobe

40.

If you were having trouble balancing, what part of your brain might be affected?

a)

Occipital Lobe

b)

Brain Stem

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Frontal Lobe

41.
The part of the neuron that receives messages from other neurons
a)
axon
b)
dendrite
c)
cell body
d)
Schwann cell
42.
This is the gap or space between two neurons
a)
Dendrites
b)
Cell Body
c)
Synapse
d)
Axon
43.

What do Dendrites do?

a)

Intakes information from other neurons

b)

Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath

c)

Sends information to the next cell

d)

Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon

44.

Check all structures of the Limbic System

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Amygdala

d)

Bowie System

45.

The brain stem is where?

a)

In the spine

b)

at the base of the brain

c)

in the middle of the brain

46.

The cerebellum coordinates all EXCEPT for...

a)

Memory

b)

Emotion

c)

Movement

d)

Smell

47.

The hypothalamus directs what kind of instincts?

a)

survival

b)

fear

c)

anger

d)

happiness

48.
Harley is all over the place.  One day she'll be running around and completing major projects that don't even seem possible.  The next day, she won't even move from her chair and has nothing nice to say about herself.  What is she probably suffering from?
a)
Major Depressive Disorder
b)
Dysthymic Disorder
c)
Bipolar Disorder
d)
General Anxiety Disorder
49.

This is a therapy for mental disorders in which a person with a problem talks with a psychological professional.

a)

Psychotherapy

b)

Insight Therapy

c)

Action Therapy

d)

Biomedical Therapy

50.

Which is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

a)

delusions

b)

catatonia

c)

hallucinations

d)

multiple personalities