Evolutionary & Biological of Psychology

Question 1

The somatic and autonomic systems are part of the ___ nervous system.

Answer 1

Peripheral

Question 2

The parasympathetic nervous system is most active during times of high emotion.

True or False?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the receiving area of a neuron where information from other neurons is accepted?

Answer 3

Dendrites

Question 4

The nerve impulses are carried down the___

Answer 4

Axon

Question 5

People only use 10 percent of their brain capacity
True or False?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What part of the brain is responsible for the motor cortex and abstract thinking?

Answer 6

Frontal lobes

Question 7

What part of the brain is responsible for hearing?

Answer 7

Temporal lobes

Question 8

What part of the brain is responsible for fibers connecting the cerebral hemispheres?

Answer 8

Corpus Callosum

Question 9

What part of the brain is responsible for the visual area?

Answer 9

Occipital lobes

Question 10

What part of the brain is responsible for bodily sensations?

Answer 10

Parietal lobes

Question 11

A neurological disorder characterized by an inability to identify seen objects is called__

Answer 11

Agnosia

Question 12

A neurological disorder that causes speech disturbances is called ___

Answer 12

Aphasia