WorksheetsAp Psychology Unit 3: Neuroanatomy
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 45mins
James, David, and Sophia are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about the part of the brain that is responsible for regulating body temperature and controlling hunger and thirst. Which part of the brain are they discussing?
cerebellum
medulla oblongata
occipital lobe
hypothalamus
Hannah, Priya, and Isla are studying about the human brain in their biology class. They learned about a part of the brain called the amygdala. Can you help them understand the function of the amygdala?
The function of the amygdala is to regulate body temperature.
The function of the amygdala is to process emotions, especially fear and aggression.
The function of the amygdala is to process visual information.
The function of the amygdala is to control appetite and hunger.
Avery, Scarlett, and Jackson are studying for their biology exam. They come across a diagram of the brain in their textbook. Scarlett points to a part of the brain and asks, 'Which part of the brain is this that is responsible for processing visual information?'
occipital lobe
parietal lobe
temporal lobe
frontal lobe
Arjun, Ava, and Aria are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing the function of the hippocampus. Arjun suggests that it is involved in memory formation and retrieval. Is he correct?
Yes, the hippocampus is involved in memory formation and retrieval
No, the hippocampus is involved in visual perception
No, the hippocampus is involved in motor coordination
No, the hippocampus is involved in emotional regulation
Elijah, Aiden, and Avery are learning about the human brain in their biology class. Their teacher asks, 'Which part of the brain would you need to use if you wanted to move your hand to write something?'
motor cortex
occipital lobe
cerebellum
hippocampus
During a biology class, Maya, Abigail, and Grace were discussing the functions of different parts of the brain. They were particularly interested in the hypothalamus. What did they conclude about the function of the hypothalamus?
Maya suggested that the hypothalamus is responsible for producing insulin.
Abigail thought that the hypothalamus controls the sense of taste.
Grace mentioned that the hypothalamus regulates body temperature.
After their discussion, they all agreed that the function of the hypothalamus is to regulate and control various bodily functions.
Mason, Hannah, and Priya are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about the brain. They want to know which part of the brain is responsible for processing the sounds they hear in their daily life, such as music, conversations, and ambient noise. Can you help them?
prefrontal cortex
auditory cortex
occipital lobe
cerebellum
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
Motor control
Visual processing
Language comprehension
Executive functions
Olivia, Evelyn, and Ethan are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing the part of the brain that is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness. Which part of the brain are they discussing?
cerebellum
hypothalamus
medulla oblongata
occipital lobe
Which is the correct order/sequence of the parts of a neuron in a neural impulse?
afferent/sensory neurons
efferent/motor neurons
Myelin would be which color of structure?
the red one
the blue one
the green one
the purple one
This is made up of the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
All the parts of the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
After the neurotransmitter crosses he synaptic gap what process occurs?
Reuptake
The axon sends the message across the synaptic gap
The resting period
Threshold
The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.
synapse
axon terminal
impulse
myelin
The autonomic nervous system is most directly involved in
driving a car
reading a textbook
sensing painful stimuli
digesting food
experiencing pain
Which scenario best exemplifies Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection?
Aaron has larger muscles than Earl because Aaron lifts weights and Earl does not.
A natural disaster wipes out all of the living creatures on a particular island.
An ape learns how to use a new tool by observing another ape use that tool.
A baby spreads out its toes in response to having its foot stroked.
A mutation in a species of lizards that allows them to better blend into their surroundings leads to greater survival and more offspring possessing this mutation in a later generation.
Neurotransmitters are typically stored in which of the following parts of a neuron?
The nodes of Ranvier
The myelin sheath
The terminal buttons
The soma
The axon
Which part of the nervous system is most immediately activated by sudden fear?
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic
Neostriatum
Somatic
Cortical
The part of the neuron that is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons is called
the axon
a dendrite
a neurotransmitter
the synaptic cleft
the soma
Activation of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system results in
an increase in salivation
an increase in digestion
an increase in respiratory rate
a decrease in heart rate
a decrease in pupil dilation
Which of the following systems produces, circulates, and regulates levels of hormones in the body?
Circulatory system
Endocrine system
Limbic system
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
The role of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is to
facilitate the body’s fight-or-flight response
prepare the body to cope with stress
promote rapid cognitive processing
prompt the body to use its resources in responding to environmental stimuli
establish homeostasis after a fight-or-flight response
Which perspective would most likely explain anger as "an outlet for unconscious hostility"?
Social-cultural
Psychodynamic
Behavioral
Functionalist
Which perspective would agree with the following: "Change your thoughts, change your life"?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Biological
Psychodynamic
They study psychological growth & development throughout the lifespan.
forensic psychologist
developmental psychologist
rehabilitation psychologist
social psychologist
The participants in research who serve as the baseline for comparison.
Variable group
Control group
Experimental group
Neutral group
As miles driven in a car increases, the gallons of gas remaining decreases.
Positive correlation
No correlation
Negative correlation
Weak correlation
