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WorksheetsEPSY1324 T8 Neurobiology & Influences on Learning
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is synaptic plasticity?
The size of the brain
The brain’s ability to change connections through learning
The speed of thinking
The number of neurons in the brain
Which process strengthens synaptic connections during repeated learning?
Long-Term Depression
Short-Term Memory
Long-Term Potentiation
Sensory adaptation
Which activity best strengthens synaptic plasticity?
Cramming without sleep
Repeating and practising learning over time
Skipping revision
Studying only once
Which factor can weaken synaptic plasticity?
Adequate sleep
Balanced diet
Chronic stress
Active discussion
Which neurotransmitter is most related to motivation and reward?
GABA
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
A student feels motivated after receiving praise from a lecturer. Which neurotransmitter is involved?
Dopamine
Glutamate
GABA
Acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter helps students stay focused during lectures?
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
GABA
Which neurotransmitter helps keep emotions stable and reduce anxiety?
Glutamate
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in strengthening learning connections in the brain?
GABA
Serotonin
Glutamate
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter helps calm the brain and prevent overstimulation?
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
Glutamate
Which brain structure is most important for forming new long-term memories?
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Occipital lobe
Brainstem
Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to cause:
Vision problems
Poor balance
Difficulty forming new memories
Speech problems
Which brain area controls planning, attention, and self-regulation?
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Prefrontal cortex
Cerebellum
A student struggles to understand spoken instructions after a stroke. Which brain area may be affected?
Cerebellum
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Brainstem
Which situation best shows a biological obstacle to learning?
A student revises weekly
A student sleeps well before exams
A student has brain injury affecting memory
A student participates in class discussion
