AP Psych Unit 3

A detailed illustration of the human brain with labeled parts including amygdala, hippocampus, and pituitary gland, surrounded by visual elements representing psychology, learning, and memory.

AP Psychology Brain Quiz

Test your knowledge of the brain and its functions with this engaging AP Psychology quiz! Covering key concepts from Unit 3, you'll dive into topics such as brain structures, neurotransmitters, and neurological impacts on behavior.

Perfect for students looking to reinforce their learning or anyone interested in the complexities of the human brain!

  • 10 multiple choice questions
  • Score based on accuracy
  • Gain a deeper understanding of psychology
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ThinkingBrain85
What part of the brain controls fear and aggression?
Reticular formation
Amygdala
Motor cortex
Wernicke's area
Cerebellum
The limbic system is the oldest part of the brain.
True
False
Thomas suffered damage to his hippocampus in a car crash. Thomas most likely cannot:
Make new memories
Remember old memories
Understand speech
Speak coherently
Regulate his appetite
The correct order of brain lobes is:
Temporal, frontal, occipital, parietal
Frontal, temporal, occipital, parietal
Occipital, parietal, temporal, frontal
Frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital
Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital
As Anna ages, her myelin sheaths become less thick. This may result in
Faster action potential
Slower action potential
Trouble speaking
Inability to make new memories
Loss of vision
The neurotransmitter GABA is often associated with
Anxiety disorders
Parkinson's disease
Autism
Depression
Schizophrenia
The "master gland" in the endocrine system is the pituitary gland.
True
False
Anna and Gabby are identical twins. Anna grew up with physicist parents, while Gabby grew up with musician parents. However, both Anna and Gabby want to be doctors. Which viewpoint does this support?
Integrity
Nurture
Reaction formation
Nature
Concrete operational
The sympathetic nervous system calms you down.
True
False
Employee is to boss as pituitary gland is to:
Pineal glands
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Reticular formation
Hypothalamus
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