54 Questions
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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