Biological Psychology: Nervous System Quiz

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Which part of the nervous system connects the central nervous system to the organs, limbs, and skin?

  • Central Nervous System
  • Cranial nerves
  • Peripheral Nervous System (correct)
  • Spinal cord

Which neurotransmitter is responsible for enabling muscle action, learning, and memory?

  • Norepinephrine
  • Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)
  • Serotonin
  • Dopamine

Which major inhibitory neurotransmitter is involved in regulating alertness and arousal?

  • Glutamate
  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin
  • Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (correct)

Which part of the brain is responsible for behavior, reasoning, memory, and movement?

<p>Frontal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of development begins after the birth of an infant according to Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development?

<p>Oral stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion, and is associated with schizophrenia?

<p>Dopamine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in memory?

<p>Glutamate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating involuntary body functions like heartbeat and breathing?

<p>Peripheral Nervous System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal?

<p>Serotonin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter produces neurons that deteriorate in Alzheimer’s disease?

<p>Acetylcholine (ACh) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory does a child learn to initiate activities and interact with their peers?

<p>Initiative vs Guilt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Industry vs Inferiority stage occur?

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Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

<p>Genital stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory involves developing a sense of control over their environment?

<p>Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Identity vs Role Confusion stage occur?

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During which stage does a child learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers based on the consistency of care they receive?

<p>Trust vs Mistrust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves learning to bowel and bladder?

<p>Anal stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory does a child learn to become more independent and develop a sense of control over their environment?

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At what age does the Industry vs Inferiority stage occur according to Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory?

<p>6-puberty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

<p>Genital stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage does a child learn to bowel and bladder?

<p>Anal stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory involves developing a sense of control over their environment?

<p>Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (1-3 years) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Identity vs Role Confusion stage occur according to Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory?

<p>adolescence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage does a child learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers based on the consistency of care they receive?

<p>Trust vs Mistrust (0-1 years) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves transmitting something positive to the next generation?

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During which stage does a child continue development but sexual urges are relatively quiet?

<p>Latency stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for vision and behavior?

<p>Parietal Lobe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in memory?

<p>Glutamate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of development begins after the birth of an infant according to Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development?

<p>Oral Stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion, and is associated with schizophrenia?

<p>Dopamine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system connects the central nervous system to the organs, limbs, and skin?

<p>Peripheral Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is responsible for enabling muscle action, learning, and memory?

<p>Acetylcholine (ACh) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating involuntary body functions like heartbeat and breathing?

<p>Brain Stem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory involves developing a sense of control over their environment?

<p>Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major inhibitory neurotransmitter is involved in regulating alertness and arousal?

<p>GABA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

<p>Phallic Stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine (ACh)?

<p>Enables muscle action, learning, memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system connects the central nervous system to the organs, limbs, and skin?

<p>Peripheral nerves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major excitatory neurotransmitter involved in memory?

<p>Glutamate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory involves a child learning to initiate activities and interact with their peers?

<p>Initiative vs. Guilt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for vision and behavior?

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What happens when there is an undersupply of Serotonin in the brain?

<p>Depressed mood and insomnia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major inhibitory neurotransmitter is involved in regulating alertness and arousal?

<p>Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of development does a child learn to control bowel and bladder functions?

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What neurotransmitter influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion, and is associated with schizophrenia?

<p>Dopamine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the neurotransmitter Norepinephrine affect?

<p>Heartbeat, breathing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of development does a child learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers based on the consistency of care they receive?

<p>Trust vs Mistrust stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Initiative vs Guilt stage occur?

<p>1-3 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

<p>Phallic stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Identity vs Role Confusion stage occur according to Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory?

<p>Adolescence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves learning to bowel and bladder?

<p>Anal stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the Industry vs Inferiority stage occur?

<p>6 years old to puberty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of development begins after the birth of an infant according to Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development?

<p>Anal stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system connects the central nervous system to the organs, limbs, and skin?

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