Nature-Nurture

1. Which of the following best explains how neurons transmit signals?

• a) Through physical movement of the brain

• b) By secreting neurotransmitters that carry the signals

• c) By creating chemical barriers

• d) By using blood circulation

2. Which of these is an example of how a genetic mutation can impact mental health?

• a) Inability to form memories
  
  
  

• b) Increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease

• c) Enhanced ability to learn new languages

• d) Stronger immune system response

3. What is one example of how early life experiences can influence brain development?

• a) Experiencing love and care only increases IQ

• b) Stress can make it harder to manage emotions later in life

• c) Eating healthy foods leads to brain development changes

• d) Playing video games enhances emotional regulation

4. Which behavior is most likely influenced by both genetics and environmental factors?

• a) The ability to breathe

• b) Whether a person enjoys reading

• c) The development of schizophrenia

• d) A person’s eye color

5. Which of the following is an example of neuroplasticity?

• a) A child learning to ride a bike after falling

• b) A person remembering their phone number

• c) Someone’s DNA changing after eating healthy foods

• d) The brain sending signals to the heart

6. What does heritability of traits suggest?

• a) We inherit all our traits directly from our environment

• b) Behaviors and mental health traits can run in families

• c) Only physical traits are inherited

• d) Our behavior is entirely based on our education

7. Which of these factors most likely influences how genes affect brain development?

• a) The color of the brain

• b) Environmental experiences and life events

• c) The shape of neurons

• d) The size of the brain

8. If identical twins have the same genes and one develops schizophrenia, what does this suggest?

• a) The other twin will definitely develop it too

• b) The condition is purely genetic

• c) There’s a higher chance the other twin might also develop schizophrenia, but it’s not guaranteed

• d) Schizophrenia can’t be passed on genetically

9. What is one example of how learning can affect the brain?

• a) Learning new languages can strengthen brain connections

• b) Learning to walk makes neurons stop firing

• c) Reading a book makes the brain smaller

• d) Learning math makes the brain shut down

10. Which of the following is a possible environmental factor influencing schizophrenia?

• a) Having a rare genetic mutation

• b) A traumatic childhood experience

• c) A genetic predisposition alone

• d) A specific mutation in the eye color gene