Neuroscience Quiz: Psychology for Adults

Test your knowledge of neuroscience as it relates to psychology with the following quiz. Each question has one correct answer. Good luck!

Questions

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating homeostasis?
- A. Cerebellum
- B. Brainstem
- C. Hippocampus
- D. Thalamus
- E. Hypothalamus
- F. Amygdala
- G. Corpus Callosum
- H. Frontal Lobe
- I. Temporal Lobe
- J. Occipital Lobe
What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with the reward system?
- A. Serotonin
- B. Dopamine
- C. Acetylcholine
- D. Glutamate
- E. GABA
- F. Norepinephrine
- G. Endorphins
- H. Histamine
- I. Substance P
- J. Adrenaline
Which imaging technique is commonly used to observe brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow?
- A. PET Scan
- B. CT Scan
- C. EEG
- D. MRI
- E. MEG
- F. X-ray
- G. Ultrasound
- H. SPECT
- I. fMRI
- J. Angiogram
The structure responsible for forming new memories is primarily the:
- A. Cerebellum
- B. Amygdala
- C. Hippocampus
- D. Medulla Oblongata
- E. Brainstem
- F. Insula
- G. Basal Ganglia
- H. Cingulate Cortex
- I. Parietal Lobe
- J. Occipital Lobe
Which of the following is considered the 'fear centre' of the brain?
- A. Hippocampus
- B. Cerebellum
- C. Prefrontal Cortex
- D. Basal Ganglia
- E. Amygdala
- F. Corpus Callosum
- G. Thalamus
- H. Medulla Oblongata
- I. Temporal Lobe
- J. Frontal Lobe
Neuroplasticity refers to:
- A. The ability of neurons to regenerate
- B. The brain's ability to change and adapt
- C. The process of synaptic cleft formation
- D. The degeneration of nerve cells
- E. The changes in neurotransmitter levels
- F. The hardening of neural pathways
- G. The growth of new neurons
- H. The replacement of damaged neurons
- I. The formation of glial cells
- J. The process of myelination
Which of the following brain structures is involved in emotional regulation and processing?
- A. Medulla
- B. Occipital Lobe
- C. Amygdala
- D. Thalamus
- E. Temporal Lobe
- F. Parietal Lobe
- G. Frontal Lobe
- H. Cerebellum
- I. Corpus Callosum
- J. Cingulate Cortex
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
- A. To generate neurotransmitters
- B. To transmit electrical signals faster
- C. To connect neurons to muscles
- D. To produce energy for the neuron
- E. To filter information in synapses
- F. To protect the nucleus
- G. To store information
- H. To facilitate neurogenesis
- I. To release hormones
- J. To inhibit neuron firing
Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily inhibitory?
- A. Norepinephrine
- B. Dopamine
- C. Glutamate
- D. Serotonin
- E. GABA
- F. Acetylcholine
- G. Histamine
- H. Endorphins
- I. Adrenaline
- J. Substance P
The condition known as 'phantom limb syndrome' is understood to involve which area of the brain?
- A. Occipital Lobe
- B. Parietal Lobe
- C. Cerebellum
- D. Somatosensory Cortex
- E. Amygdala
- F. Thalamus
- G. Hippocampus
- H. Medulla Oblongata
- I. Insula
- J. Prefrontal Cortex

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