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WorksheetsPsychology Midterm
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 39mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Biochemical units of heredity that make up chromosomes, the threadlike coils of DNA
a)
Chromosomes
b)
RNA
c)
Genes
d)
Enzymes
e)
Hormones
2.
When genes are expressed, they provide the code for creating ____________, which form the body’s building blocks.
a)
Chromosomes
b)
Hormones
c)
Genes
d)
Proteins
e)
Enzymes
3.
The human genome includes _______ chromosomes
a)
52
b)
41
c)
46
d)
26
e)
27
4.
How many chromosomes does one get from each parent
a)
21
b)
23
c)
36
d)
18
e)
46
5.
This term means the genetic transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring
a)
Behavior Genetics
b)
Heredity
c)
Genome
d)
Genetic evolution
e)
Natural Selection
6.
This term means, threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain genes
a)
Genome
b)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
c)
Ribosomes
d)
Genes
e)
Chromosomes
7.
The Complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in an organism’s chromosomes
a)
Chromosomes
b)
DNA
c)
Genetic Evolution
d)
Genome
e)
Genes
8.
Identical twins develop from _______________
a)
two different eggs
b)
a single fertilized egg
c)
Two different eggs inside one egg sac
d)
a single egg with two different placentas
e)
Two different eggs that share one placenta
9.
Fraternal twins develop from
a)
a single fertilized egg
b)
a single egg with two different placentas
c)
two different eggs
d)
Two different eggs inside one egg sac
e)
Two different eggs that share one placenta
10.
Siblings share only ____________ their genes
a)
15%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
70%
e)
80%
11.
______________ is the proportion of variation among individuals that can be attributed to genes
a)
Heredity
b)
Chromosomes
c)
Heritability
d)
Probability
e)
Gene Variant
12.
____________ is the study of the molecular structure and function of genes
a)
Molecular Genetics
b)
Behavior Genetics
c)
Epigenetics
d)
The Human Genome Project
e)
Genetic Psychology
13.
______________ is the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change
a)
Molecular Genetics
b)
Microbiology
c)
Organic Chemistry
d)
Genetic Psychology
e)
Epigenetics
14.
The principle that inherited traits that better enable an organism to survive and reproduce in a particular environment will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.
a)
Evolutionary Psychology
b)
Genetic Psychology
c)
Molecular Genetics
d)
Epigenetics
e)
Natural Selection
15.
What is the main focus of the nature vs. nurture debate?
a)
A influence of genetics versus environment on behavior
b)
The role of parenting in childhood development
c)
How evolutionary adaptations affect modern psychology
d)
The interaction between diet and personality
16.
Which of the following best represents a trait influenced by both nature and nurture?
a)
Blood type
b)
Eye color
c)
Language Spoken
d)
Intelligence
e)
Height
17.
What term describes traits that increase an organism’s chances of survival
a)
Genetic drift
b)
Evolutionary traits
c)
Natural selection
d)
Phenotype
e)
Genotype
18.
The concept of heritability refers to:
a)
The portion of variation in a population attributable to genes
b)
The extent to which a trait is inherited from one parent
c)
The influence of the environment on behavior
d)
The probability of genetic mutations
19.
Twin studies are often used to:
a)
Determine the effects of nurture on identical twins.
b)
Assess the impact of shared genes and environments.
c)
Understand prenatal environmental effects.
d)
Study only fraternal twins.
20.
Which of the following is an example of a behavior or trait with an evolutionary basis?
a)
Reading Skills
b)
Fear of Snakes
c)
Knowledge of Math
d)
Ability to drive
e)
Telekinesis
21.
Which research method is most effective for studying heritability?
a)
Case studies
b)
Correlational studies
c)
Twin and adoption studies
d)
Longitudinal studies
e)
Genealogical studies
22.
_____________cultures value independence. They promote personal ideals, strengths and goals, pursued in competition with others, leading to individual achievement and finding a unique identity.
a)
Collectivist
b)
Individualist
c)
Exhibitionist
d)
Introvert
e)
Extrovert
23.
_________________Cultures value interdependence. They promote group and societal goals and duties blending in with a group identity and achievement attributed to mutual support.
a)
Extrovert
b)
Individualist
c)
Exhibitionist
d)
Introvert
e)
Collectivist
24.
Social behavior is learned by observing and imitating others’ gender-linked behavior and by being rewarded or punished
a)
Nature
b)
Social leaning theory
c)
Child development theory
d)
Behavior Psychology
e)
Nurture
25.
Which of the following is a primary focus of behavior genetics?
a)
Studying the influence of culture on behavior
b)
Understanding the role of genes and environment in behavior
c)
Analyzing the impact of diet on health
d)
Exploring the effects of climate on human evolution
26.
Which of the following best describes the concept of genetic drift?
a)
Mutations that occur in DNA sequences
b)
Random changes in allele frequencies in a population
c)
Selection of traits that enhance survival
d)
Transfer of genes from one population to another
27.
Where do your inherited genes come from?
a)
offspring
b)
parents
c)
gametes
d)
grandchildren
28.
Your skin color is determined by your
a)
Genetic Inheritance
b)
Environmental factors
c)
Culture
d)
None of the above
29.
When tracing Ancestry through genetics, the paternal line can be traced using DNA from which biological factor.
a)
DNA from the X Chromosome
b)
DNA from the Y Chromosome
c)
DNA from all 46 Chromosomes
d)
DNA from Mitochondrial DNA
e)
Genes
30.
When tracing Ancestry through genetics, the maternal line can be traced using DNA from which biological factor.
a)
DNA from the Y Chromosome
b)
DNA from the X Chromosome
c)
DNA from the Mother's 23 Chromosomes
d)
DNA from all 46 Chromosomes
e)
DNA from Mitochondrial DNA
31.
Which of the following best explains pleiotropy in genetics?
a)
A single gene influences multiple, seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits.
b)
Multiple genes interact to produce a single trait or phenotype.
c)
Environmental triggers prevent pleiotropic effects from influencing gene expression.
d)
Dominant alleles always control the expression of pleiotropic genes.
e)
Epigenetic changes modify gene sequences to produce different proteins.
32.
The reemergence of consciousness research after the 1960s was primarily due to advances in:
a)
Psychoanalysis
b)
Neuroscience and cognition
c)
Introspection
d)
Environmental psychology
e)
Behavior modification
33.
Consciousness is best defined as:
a)
An altered state caused by sleep
b)
Awareness of ourselves and our environment
c)
Unconscious mental processing
d)
Automatic brain activity
e)
Dreamlike imagination
34.
Cognitive neuroscience links brain activity with:
a)
Dreams only
b)
Emotions only
c)
Cognition, including thinking and memory
d)
Physical reflexes
e)
Hormonal rhythms
35.
The failure to see visible objects when our attention is directed elsewhere is called:
a)
Selective hearing
b)
Change blindness
c)
Inattentional blindness
d)
Parallel processing
e)
Conscious neglect
36.
“Change blindness” refers to:
a)
Blindness due to physical injury
b)
The inability to notice changes in the environment
c)
Total loss of vision under hypnosis
d)
The failure to attend to auditory stimuli
e)
A temporary lapse in perception
37.
Brain activity decreases about 37% when people:
a)
Sleep
b)
Text while driving
c)
Meditate
d)
Eat
e)
Exercise
38.
The term “dual processing” refers to:
a)
The simultaneous processing of information on conscious and unconscious tracks
b)
The body’s ability to multitask physically
c)
Emotional versus rational decision making
d)
Left-brain versus right-brain dominance
e)
The REM versus NREM states
39.
A person who responds to a visual stimulus without consciously experiencing it shows:
a)
Hypnosis
b)
Blindsight awareness
c)
Dream processing
d)
Selective attention
e)
Sleep paralysis
40.
Parallel processing is most closely associated with:
a)
Daydreaming
b)
Processing many aspects of a problem at once
c)
Logical reasoning
d)
Linear thinking
e)
REM sleep
41.
Sequential processing involves:
a)
Automatic brain activity
b)
Focusing conscious awareness on a single stimulus
c)
Random dream imagery
d)
Memory consolidation
e)
Reflexive behavior
42.
The body’s internal 24-hour biological clock is known as the:
a)
REM cycle
b)
Circadian rhythm
c)
Ultradian cycle
d)
Delta cycle
e)
Growth rhythm
43.
During what part of the day does body temperature peak?
a)
Early morning
b)
Midday
c)
Afternoon
d)
Late evening
e)
Midnight
44.
Alpha waves are associated with:
a)
Deep sleep
b)
Awake but relaxed states
c)
REM dreams
d)
Sleep deprivation
e)
Night terrors
45.
Delta waves are characteristic of:
a)
REM sleep
b)
Daydreaming
c)
Deep sleep (N3)
d)
Light sleep (N1)
e)
Wakefulness
46.
REM sleep is most associated with:
a)
Deep rest without dreams
b)
Vivid dreaming and internal arousal
c)
Alpha brain waves
d)
Growth hormone release
e)
Physical movement
47.
The tendency for REM sleep to increase after deprivation is known as:
a)
REM adaptation
b)
REM rebound
c)
REM suppression
d)
Sleep inertia
e)
Circadian repair
48.
Which brain structure triggers melatonin changes in response to light?
a)
Amygdala
b)
Suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Hippocampus
e)
Hypothalamic pituitary axis
49.
Sleep loss is strongly linked with:
a)
Lower metabolism
b)
Increased depression
c)
Better focus
d)
Faster healing
e)
Longer attention span
50.
Night terrors are most common in:
a)
REM sleep
b)
N3 deep sleep
c)
N1 stage
d)
N2 stage
e)
Daydreaming
51.
According to Freud, the remembered storyline of a dream is the:
a)
Latent content
b)
Manifest content
c)
Symbolic meaning
d)
Unconscious wish
e)
Day residue
52.
The underlying meaning of a dream, according to Freud, is its:
a)
Manifest content
b)
Circadian code
c)
Latent content
d)
REM stage
e)
Sleep theory
53.
The theory that dreams help to file away memories is known as:
a)
Information-processing theory
b)
Psychoanalytic theory
c)
Neural static theory
d)
Cognitive theory
e)
Activation-synthesis theory
54.
Stimulant drugs:
a)
Calm neural activity
b)
Slow body functions
c)
Speed up body functions and increase energy
d)
Cause REM rebound
e)
Reduce brain activity
55.
Ecstasy (MDMA) is best described as:
a)
A depressant
b)
A mild hallucinogen and stimulant
c)
A strong opiate
d)
A barbiturate
e)
A sedative-hypnotic
56.
Hallucinogens primarily:
a)
Depress CNS activity
b)
Distort perception and evoke sensory images
c)
Increase focus and alertness
d)
Lower blood sugar
e)
Enhance REM sleep
57.
A patient with brain damage can navigate around obstacles without consciously seeing them. This phenomenon challenges which traditional assumption about vision?
a)
Visual awareness and perception are always linked.
b)
All visual processing occurs in the retina.
c)
Memory is required for all perception.
d)
Consciousness has no biological basis.
e)
The occipital lobe is unrelated to vision.
58.
Two students debate whether dreams have meaning. One argues they reflect unconscious wishes; the other claims they help organize memories. Which statement best analyzes their disagreement?
a)
They are comparing two biological theories.
b)
Both are describing Freud’s theory.
c)
They differ over REM versus NREM sleep.
d)
They are confusing manifest and latent content.
e)
They contrast the psychoanalytic and information-processing perspectives.
59.
A psychologist notes that people in certain cultures have higher rates of alcohol use despite similar genetic predispositions. Which level of analysis best explains this pattern?
a)
Biological
b)
Psychological
c)
Social-cultural
d)
Cognitive
e)
Evolutionary
60.
If a student pulls an all-nighter before an exam and performs poorly on memory questions, which sleep function was most disrupted?
a)
Neural pathway development
b)
REM rebound
c)
Memory consolidation
d)
Muscle repair
e)
Melatonin production
61.
A therapist tells a client that dreams are the brain’s attempt to make sense of random neural activity. This explanation aligns with which theory?
a)
Cognitive-developmental
b)
Activation-synthesis
c)
Information-processing
d)
Psychoanalytic
e)
Neural-repair
62.
Rule #1: Correlation does not prove________________
a)
Causation
b)
Psychology
c)
Attribution
d)
Fact
e)
Reason
63.
Rule #2; Everything that is psychological is _______________
a)
Biological
b)
Causation
c)
Anatomical
d)
Fact
e)
Correlation
64.
According to biopsychology the adaptive brain is wired by ____________
a)
Experiences
b)
Chemistry
c)
Psychology
d)
Impulses
e)
Beliefs
65.
A Neuron receives signals through branching
a)
Terminal Branches
b)
Dendrites
c)
Neurons
d)
Axons
e)
Cells
66.
A Neuron sends signals through its
a)
Terminal Branches
b)
Dendrites
c)
Neurons
d)
Axon
e)
Cells
67.
These cells provide Myelin and support, nourish, and protect neurons
a)
Glail cells
b)
Neurons
c)
dendrytes
d)
Chromosomes
e)
Ribosomes
68.
Affects muscle action, learning, and memory
a)
Acetylcholine (ACh)
b)
Endorphins
c)
Dopamine
d)
Neuropinephrine
e)
Serptonin
69.
are natural opiates released in response to pain and exercise
a)
Endorphins
b)
Dopamine
c)
Neuropinephrine
d)
Serptonin
e)
GABA (Gama-aminobutyric Acid)
70.
Influence movement, learning, attention, and emotion
a)
Dopamine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Neuropinephrine
d)
Serptonin
e)
GABA (Gama-aminobutyric Acid)
71.
Affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
a)
Serptonin
b)
Endorphins
c)
Dopamine
d)
Neuropinephrine
e)
GABA (Gama-aminobutyric Acid)
72.
Helps control Alertness and arousal
a)
Neuropinephrine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Dopamine
d)
Serptonin
e)
GABA (Gama-aminobutyric Acid)
73.
A major inhibitory neurotransmitter
a)
GABA (Gama-aminobutyric Acid)
b)
Endorphins
c)
Dopamine
d)
Neuropinephrine
e)
Serptonin
74.
A major extort neurotransmitter; involved in memory
a)
Glutamate
b)
Endorphins
c)
Dopamine
d)
Neuropinephrine
e)
Serptonin
75.
Neurotransmitters that influence the perception of pain and pleasure
a)
Endorphins
b)
Dopamine
c)
Neuropinephrine
d)
Serptonin
e)
GABA (Gama-aminobutyric Acid)
76.
Molecule that increases a neurotransmitter's action
a)
Agonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
neuro activator
d)
Neurologist
e)
Analgesic
77.
Molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter's action
a)
Agonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Beta Blocker
d)
Alpha Blocker
e)
Analgesic
78.
This area of the brain enables, judgement, planning, and processing new memories
a)
Occipital Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Frontal lobe (Prefrontal Cortex)
d)
Temporal Lobe
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