The Psychology of the Brain and Behavior Quiz

Which lobe of the brain is associated with higher-order thinking skills?

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

What is the primary function of sensory neurons?

• Communicate between sensory and motor neurons

• Transmit electrical signals within the brain

• Carry information from the senses to the brain

• Transmit information from the brain to muscles

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the body's reward system?

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• GABA

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

• Manage involuntary body functions

• Transmit sensory signals

• Control voluntary movements

• Process visual information

Which neurotransmitter helps regulate mood and anxiety?

• Endorphins

• Serotonin

• Epinephrine

• Norepinephrine

What is the primary function of motor neurons?

• Transmit information from the brain to muscles

• Carry sensory information to the brain

• Communicate between neurons

• Transmit electrical signals within the brain

Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

• Processing touch information

• Interpreting visual information

• Processing auditory information

• Higher-order thinking

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the fight-or-flight response?

• GABA

• Norepinephrine

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

What is the role of interneurons?

• Carry sensory information to the brain

• Transmit electrical signals within the brain

• Communicate between sensory and motor neurons

• Transmit information from the brain to muscles