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The brain and psychology

Quiz by Dawn Clemens

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29 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the main function of the amygdala?
    Control heartbeat and breathing
    Regulate emotions and process fear
    Sense taste and smell
    Filter blood and regulate hormone production
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of the prefrontal cortex?
    Processing visual information
    Executive functions and decision making
    Regulating body temperature
    Controlling balance and coordination
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?
    Processing visual information and perception
    Maintaining body temperature and energy levels
    Controlling heartbeat and respiration
    Regulating movement and reward-motivated behavior
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of the hippocampus?
    Regulating body temperature and hunger
    Detecting and processing sensory information
    Memory formation and consolidation
    Controlling motor movements
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
    Controlling balance and coordination
    Processing visual information and perception
    Regulating body temperature, thirst, and hunger
    Regulating heartbeat and respiration
    30s
  • Q6
    Which part of the brain controls movement and coordination?
    Frontal lobe
    Hippocampus
    Prefrontal cortex
    Cerebellum
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main function of the frontal lobe?
    Visual processing
    Emotional regulation
    Executive functions
    Memory formation
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood and emotions?
    Endorphins
    Acetylcholine
    Dopamine
    Serotonin
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the nature vs. nurture debate examine?
    The impact of culture on human behavior.
    The relative influence of genetics and environment on human behavior.
    The effects of technology on human behavior.
    The difference between introverts and extroverts.
    30s
  • Q10
    According to the nature vs. nurture debate, which factor has a stronger influence on personality development?
    Genetics alone.
    Environment alone.
    Both genetics and environment play significant roles.
    There is no significant influence.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which factor does the nature vs. nurture debate primarily focus on?
    The impact of education on human intelligence.
    The role of free will in decision-making.
    The influence of society on human behavior.
    The relative influence of genetics and environment on human traits.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which factor does the nature vs. nurture debate suggest has a larger impact on intelligence?
    Neither genetics nor environment.
    Both genetics and environment contribute to intelligence.
    Environment alone.
    Genetics alone.
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the concept of 'nurture' refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate?
    Environmental factors and experiences.
    Genetic makeup and inherited traits.
    Innate qualities and characteristics.
    Social interactions and relationships.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which aspect does the 'nature' component refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate?
    Personal choice and decision-making.
    Environmental experiences.
    Genetic and inherited factors.
    Social and cultural influences.
    30s
  • Q15
    What was the major change observed in Phineas Gage's personality after his accident?
    Improved social skills and empathy
    Decreased aggression and assertiveness
    Impulsiveness and irritability
    Enhanced memory and cognitive abilities
    30s

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