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EPSY1324 T8 Neurobiology & Influences on Learning

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is synaptic plasticity?

a)

The size of the brain

b)

The brain’s ability to change connections through learning

c)

The speed of thinking

d)

The number of neurons in the brain

2.

Which process strengthens synaptic connections during repeated learning?

a)

Long-Term Depression

b)

Short-Term Memory

c)

Long-Term Potentiation

d)

Sensory adaptation

3.

Which activity best strengthens synaptic plasticity?

a)

Cramming without sleep

b)

Repeating and practising learning over time

c)

Skipping revision

d)

Studying only once

4.

Which factor can weaken synaptic plasticity?

a)

Adequate sleep

b)

Balanced diet

c)

Chronic stress

d)

Active discussion

5.

Which neurotransmitter is most related to motivation and reward?

a)

GABA

b)

Serotonin

c)

Dopamine

d)

Acetylcholine

6.

A student feels motivated after receiving praise from a lecturer. Which neurotransmitter is involved?

a)

Dopamine

b)

Glutamate

c)

GABA

d)

Acetylcholine

7.

Which neurotransmitter helps students stay focused during lectures?

a)

Dopamine

b)

Acetylcholine

c)

Serotonin

d)

GABA

8.

Which neurotransmitter helps keep emotions stable and reduce anxiety?

a)

Glutamate

b)

Dopamine

c)

Serotonin

d)

Acetylcholine

9.

Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in strengthening learning connections in the brain?

a)

GABA

b)

Serotonin

c)

Glutamate

d)

Dopamine

10.

Which neurotransmitter helps calm the brain and prevent overstimulation?

a)

Dopamine

b)

Acetylcholine

c)

GABA

d)

Glutamate

11.

Which brain structure is most important for forming new long-term memories?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Hippocampus

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Brainstem

12.

Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to cause:

a)

Vision problems

b)

Poor balance

c)

Difficulty forming new memories

d)

Speech problems

13.

Which brain area controls planning, attention, and self-regulation?

a)

Occipital lobe

b)

Temporal lobe

c)

Prefrontal cortex

d)

Cerebellum

14.

A student struggles to understand spoken instructions after a stroke. Which brain area may be affected?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Temporal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Brainstem

15.

Which situation best shows a biological obstacle to learning?

a)

A student revises weekly

b)

A student sleeps well before exams

c)

A student has brain injury affecting memory

d)

A student participates in class discussion