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?

Peripheral Nervous System

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

Acetylcholine (ACh)

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

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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

Frontal

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

Oral stage

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

Dopamine

Which major excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in memory?

Glutamate

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

Peripheral Nervous System

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

Serotonin

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

Acetylcholine (ACh)

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

Initiative vs Guilt

At what age does the Industry vs Inferiority stage occur?

6 years old to puberty

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

Genital stage

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

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

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

adolescence

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

Trust vs Mistrust

Which stage involves learning to bowel and bladder?

Anal stage

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?

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (1-3 years)

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

6-puberty

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

Genital stage

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

Anal stage

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

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (1-3 years)

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

adolescence

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

Trust vs Mistrust (0-1 years)

Which stage involves transmitting something positive to the next generation?

Generativity vs Stagnation

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

Latency stage

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

Parietal Lobe

Which major excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in memory?

Glutamate

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

Oral Stage

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

Dopamine

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

Peripheral Nervous System

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

Acetylcholine (ACh)

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

Brain Stem

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

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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

GABA

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

Phallic Stage

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

Enables muscle action, learning, memory

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

Peripheral nerves

What is the major excitatory neurotransmitter involved in memory?

Glutamate

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

Initiative vs. Guilt

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

Occipital lobe

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

Depressed mood and insomnia

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

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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

Anal stage

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

Dopamine

What does the neurotransmitter Norepinephrine affect?

Heartbeat, breathing

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

Trust vs Mistrust stage

At what age does the Initiative vs Guilt stage occur?

1-3 years old

Which stage involves a child becoming aware of anatomical differences?

Phallic stage

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

Adolescence

Which stage involves learning to bowel and bladder?

Anal stage

At what age does the Industry vs Inferiority stage occur?

6 years old to puberty

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

Anal stage

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

Peripheral nervous system

Test your knowledge of the nervous system including the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and their functions such as awareness, movement, thinking, speech, and sensory information processing.

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