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Brain and Behavior Midyear review

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?

a)

Coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and timing

b)

Processing visual information

c)

Regulating body temperature

d)

Producing hormones

2.

Explain the role of the hippocampus.

a)

The hippocampus is responsible for the formation of new memories and the consolidation of short-term memories into long-term memories.

b)

The hippocampus plays a role in controlling muscle movement

c)

The hippocampus is involved in processing visual information

d)

The hippocampus is responsible for regulating body temperature

3.

What is the function of neurotransmitters?

a)

A) To regulate body temperature

b)

C) To transfer impulses between nerve fibers

c)

D) To control muscle movement

d)

B) To release hormones

4.

Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?

a)

D) Pancreas

b)

C) Pituitary gland

c)

B) Adrenal gland

d)

A) Thyroid gland

5.

What is the function of the prefrontal cortex?

a)

B) Regulates body temperature

b)

A) Controls muscle movement

c)

C) Contributes to personality development and problem solving

d)

D) Arouses the body in times of stress

6.

When your parasympathetic nervous system is very active, which of the following would happen?

a)

heart rate decreases

b)

sweat increases

c)

immune system response decreases

d)

digestion decreases

7.

The brain and spinal cord together make up all of which division of the nervous system?

a)

Peripheral nervous system

b)

Central nervous system

c)

Sympathetic nervous system

d)

Parasympathetic nervous system

8.

Which types of neurons make up the Peripheral Nervous System?

a)

sensory and interneurons

b)

motor and sensory neurons

c)

interneurons and motor neurons

d)

only interneurons

9.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the somatic nervous system?

a)

it controls involuntary actions

b)

it controls voluntary actions

c)

it activates the “rest or digest” response

d)

it actives the “fight or flight” response

10.

Which action would activate the sympathetic nervous system the most?

a)

throwing a ball

b)

walking

c)

being chased by a bear

d)

eating breakfast

11.

A decreased heart rate is a sign of which nervous system division?

a)

parasympathetic

b)

somatic

c)

sensory

d)

sympathetic

12.

What is the function of neurotransmitters?

a)

A) To regulate body temperature

b)

C) To transfer impulses between nerve fibers

c)

D) To control muscle movement

d)

B) To release hormones

13.

Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?

a)

D) Pancreas

b)

C) Pituitary gland

c)

B) Adrenal gland

d)

A) Thyroid gland

14.

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

a)

D) Controls muscle movement

b)

B) Regulates blood sugar levels

c)

A) Regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands

d)

C) Produces adrenaline

15.

What is the function of the prefrontal cortex?

a)

B) Regulates body temperature

b)

A) Controls muscle movement

c)

C) Contributes to personality development and problem solving

d)

D) Arouses the body in times of stress

16.

When your parasympathetic nervous system is very active, which of the following would happen?

a)

heart rate decreases

b)

sweat increases

c)

immune system response decreases

d)

digestion decreases

17.

The brain and spinal cord together make up all of which division of the nervous system?

a)

Peripheral nervous system

b)

Central nervous system

c)

Sympathetic nervous system

d)

Parasympathetic nervous system

18.

Which types of neurons make up the Peripheral Nervous System?

a)

sensory and interneurons

b)

motor and sensory neurons

c)

interneurons and motor neurons

d)

only interneurons

19.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the somatic nervous system?

a)

it controls involuntary actions

b)

it controls voluntary actions

c)

it activates the “rest or digest” response

d)

it actives the “fight or flight” response

20.

Which action would activate the sympathetic nervous system the most?

a)

throwing a ball

b)

walking

c)

being chased by a bear

d)

eating breakfast

21.

A decreased heart rate is a sign of which nervous system division?

a)

parasympathetic

b)

somatic

c)

sensory

d)

sympathetic

22.

1. What part of the limbic system functions as the relay station?

a)

THALAMUS

b)

HYPOTHALAMUS

c)

AMYGDALA

d)

HIPPOCAMPUS

23.

6. This part of the limbic system is responsible for regulating your hunger, thirst, and emotional responses.

a)

HYPOTHALAMUS

b)

HIPPOCAMPUS

c)

THALAMUS

d)

AMYGDALA

24.

10. This is the center for emotional thinking.

a)

EYES

b)

SKIN

c)

HEART

d)

LIMBIC SYSTEM

25.

what is the function of serotonin?

a)

Serotonin is involved in the regulation of body growth and develpment

b)
Serotonin helps in the production of red blood cells.
c)
Serotonin is responsible for muscle movement and coordination.
d)
Serotonin regulates various physiological functions including mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion.
26.

what is the function of cortisol?

a)
Cortisol helps in maintaining healthy skin and hair.
b)

Cortisol is responsible for regulating digestion and muscle memory

c)
Regulate the body's response to stress and control metabolism.
d)
Cortisol is involved in the production of red blood cells.
27.

what is the function of glutamate?

a)
Glutamate is a type of muscle relaxant.
b)

excitatory functions-makes sure neurons fire off

c)

Glutamate is a hormone the regulates the circadian rhythym

d)
Glutamate is a protein found in red blood cells.
28.

what do endorphins do?

a)
Endorphins are harmful chemicals that cause pain and negative emotions.
b)
Endorphins are natural painkillers and mood elevators.
c)
Endorphins have no effect on the body.
d)

Endorphins are neurotransmitters that enhance bonding

29.

what does dopamine do?

a)
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in reward-motivated behavior and pleasure.
b)
Dopamine is a vitamin that helps with bone health.
c)
Dopamine is a type of enzyme that breaks down proteins.
d)
Dopamine is a hormone that regulates blood pressure and heart rate.
30.

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system:

a)

increases salivation and increases blood pressure.

b)

decreases salivation and decreases blood pressure.

c)

increases salivation and decreases blood pressure.

d)

decreases salivation and increases blood pressure.

31.

The instantaneous and automatic fear response we experience when unexpectedly stumbling upon a chicken illustrates the importance of the:

a)

amygdala.

b)

hypothalamus.

c)

pituitary gland.

d)

hippocampus.

32.

Which division of the nervous system is especially involved in bringing about emotional arousal?

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

c)

sympathetic nervous system

d)

parasympathetic nervous system

33.

Region of the brain that influences fear, anger, and negative emotions

a)

amygdala

b)

prefrontal cortex

c)

hippocampus

d)

brain stem

34.

What is the function of the neurotransmitter GABA?

a)
To increase neuron activity
b)
To inhibit or reduce neuron activity
c)
To cause neuron death
d)
To have no effect on neuron activity
35.

What is the meaning of the term synaptic pruning?

a)
Adding more synaptic connections in the brain
b)
Process of elimination of weaker or unnecessary synaptic connections in the brain
c)
Strengthening all synaptic connections in the brain
d)
Removing excess blood flow to the brain
36.

How is the striatum of an adolescent different from the striatum of an adult?

a)
The striatum of an adolescent is fully developed and matured
b)
The striatum of an adolescent is less active and functional than an adult
c)

The striatum of an adolescent is more reactive to rewards than of an adult

d)
The striatum of an adolescent is smaller in size compared to an adult
37.

What are the big five personality traits?

a)
Introversion, Creativity, Honesty, Compassion, Optimism
b)
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
c)
Strength, Courage, Wisdom, Humility, Patience
d)
Happiness, Kindness, Laziness, Shyness, Intelligence
38.

Which of the following is an example of someone who is high on the high end of the agreeable personality trait?

a)
A person who is known for being selfish and uncaring towards others
b)
A person who is always willing to help others and is known for their kindness and understanding.
c)
A person who is constantly rude and unhelpful to others
d)
A person who is always causing conflict and disagreement with others
39.

Which of the following is an example of a person who is low on the big 5 personlity for conscientiousness?

a)
Someone who always arrives on time and completes tasks promptly
b)
Someone who is highly organized and never forgets to do anything
c)
Someone who is always prepared and never makes mistakes
d)
Someone who is frequently late for appointments and often forgets to complete tasks
40.

Which of the following is the definition of the spotlight effect?

a)
The spotlight effect is the name of a popular movie
b)
The spotlight effect refers to the bright light used in theater productions
c)
The spotlight effect is a psychological term for extreme shyness
d)
The phenomenon where people tend to believe that others are paying more attention to them than they actually are.
41.

Which of the following is an example of defensive self esteem?

a)
Being open to constructive criticism
b)
Constantly seeking validation from others
c)
Not caring about other people's opinions
d)
Being confident in one's abilities
42.

Which of the following is an example of secure self esteem?

a)
Constantly seeking validation from others
b)
Being overly critical of oneself
c)
Relying on material possessions for self-worth
d)
Being confident in one's abilities and worth
43.

Which of the following is an example of self-efficacy?

a)
A student feeling confident in their ability to fail an exam after not studying
b)
A student feeling confident in their ability to pass an exam without studying
c)
A student feeling confident in their ability to pass an exam after studying and preparing for it.
d)
A student feeling confident in their ability to fail an exam after studying
44.

Which of the following is the definition of self serving bias?

a)

Attributing positive outcomes to yourself and negative outcomes to external factors

b)
Attributing all outcomes to external factors
c)
Blaming positive outcomes on external factors and negative outcomes on internal factors
d)
Believing that all outcomes are a result of luck or chance
45.

what is the defintion of terror management theory?

a)
A theory that explains how to overcome fear of spiders
b)
A theory that studies the fear of public speaking
c)
A theory that explores how individuals cope with the fear of their own mortality
d)
A theory that explores how individuals cope with the fear of failure
46.

Which of the following is the defintion of individualism?

a)

a social theory favoring the freedom of action for individuals over collective state control.

b)
Encouraging collectivism and communal action
c)
Promoting conformity and groupthink
47.

Which of the following is the definition of collectivism?

a)
The principle of prioritizing the needs of the individual over the group
b)
The practice of valuing personal achievements over group success
c)
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
d)
The belief in the importance of individual rights and freedoms
48.

Which of the following is the definition of learned helplessness?

a)
A psychological condition in which a person feels unable to control their environment or situation
b)
A feeling of being in control of one's environment
c)
The ability to adapt to new situations quickly
d)
A state of extreme happiness and contentment
49.

What is the defintion of emotional intelligence?

a)
Skill in playing musical instruments
b)
Ability to solve complex math problems
c)
Ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions
d)
Talent for public speaking

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