Psychology Memory and Nervous System Quiz

Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response during a perceived threat?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Cerebral Cortex

Jamie is walking through the woods when he suddenly hears a loud rustling in the bushes. His heart starts racing, his palms get sweaty, and he feels a surge of energy as he prepares to run. Which part of Jamie's nervous system is responsible for these reactions?

• The reflex arc

• The somatic nervous system

• The sympathetic nervous system

• The parasympathetic nervous system

The part of the neuron that is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons is called _____________

• The axon

• A dendrite

• A neurotransmitter

• The synaptic cleft

The brief, initial encoding of sensory information (sights, sounds, smells, tastes) in the memory system called_______

• Long-Term Memory

• Short-term Memory

• Sensory Memory

• None of the above

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body?

• Central nervous system

• Endocrine system

• Respiratory system

• Peripheral nervous system

Matthew learned to play the violin at a very early age. Matthew's ability to play the violin depends on which of the following types of memory?

• Episodic Memory

• Sensory Memory

• Semantic Memory

• Procedural Memory

Which of the following explains how the protective covering surrounding and insulating axons in some neurons affects the speed and efficiency of neural communication.

• Dendrite

• Synapse

• Myelin sheath

• Cell body (soma)

Chuck recalls the day last summer when he fell off his bicycle and scraped his knee. This is an example of_________________

• Iconic memory

• Procedural memory

• Semantic memory

• Episodic memory

What type of memory is involved when you remember the capital of France?

• Short-Term Memory

• Semantic Memory

• Episodic Memory

• Procedural Memory

This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sensory Nervous System

• Motor Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System