AP Psychology Brain Quiz Practice

What is the basic building block of the nervous system?

• bone

• muscle

• cell

• neuron

Which part of the brain is responsible for transmitting signals between neurons?

• cell body

• dendrite

• synapse

• axon

What are chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses?

• receptors

• hormones

• enzymes

• neurotransmitters

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

• occipital

• parietal

• temporal

• frontal

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

• temporal lobe

• frontal lobe

• occipital lobe

• parietal lobe

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

• temporal lobe

• frontal lobe

• occipital lobe

• parietal lobe

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

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

• temporal lobe

• occipital lobe

Which part of the brain is involved in the formation of new memories?

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• thalamus

• amygdala

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

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• thalamus

• amygdala

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

• prefrontal cortex

• medulla oblongata

• occipital lobe

• cerebellum