AP Psychology Brain Flashcard Practice

Front

What is the basic building block of the nervous system?

Back

neuron

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for transmitting signals between neurons? Options: cell body, dendrite, synapse, axon

Back

synapse

Front

What are chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses?

Back

neurotransmitters

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

Back

occipital

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing auditory information?

Back

temporal lobe

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?

Back

parietal lobe

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and problem-solving?

Back

frontal lobe

Front

Which part of the brain is involved in the formation of new memories? Options: cerebellum, hippocampus, thalamus, amygdala

Back

hippocampus

Front

Which part of the brain plays a key role in processing emotions, especially fear and aggression?

Back

amygdala

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating emotions and social behavior?

Back

prefrontal cortex