Question 1

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model in psychology?

Accepted Answer

It integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors to explain human behaviour.

Question 2

A researcher is interested in how a specific gene increases the risk for a psychological disorder, but not everyone with the gene develops the disorder. Which concept best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Epigenetics

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of CRISPR-Cas9 in genetic research?

Accepted Answer

It can be used to add, remove, or alter genetic material at specific locations in the genome.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the function of glial cells in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

They produce myelin, remove waste, and support immune responses in the brain.

Question 5

A patient with multiple sclerosis is experiencing muscle weakness and coordination problems. Which process is most directly affected in this disease?

Accepted Answer

The integrity of the myelin sheath around axons

Question 6

Which of the following statements about neurogenesis is correct?

Accepted Answer

Neurogenesis can occur in adulthood, but only in a few brain regions.

Question 7

Which neurotransmitter-receptor interaction is best described by the lock-and-key analogy?

Accepted Answer

A neurotransmitter binds only to a receptor with a complementary molecular shape.

Question 8

A drug that blocks the effects of a neurotransmitter at the synapse is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Question 9

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 10

After a stressful event, which division of the autonomic nervous system helps return the body to a state of rest?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 11

Damage to which brain region is most likely to result in problems with voluntary movement and skill learning?

Accepted Answer

Basal ganglia

Question 12

A patient is unable to comprehend speech but can produce grammatically correct sentences. Which brain area is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's area

Question 13

Which neuroimaging technique is best suited for measuring moment-to-moment changes in brain electrical activity during cognitive tasks?

Accepted Answer

EEG

Question 14

Which of the following is a limitation of fMRI in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

It is correlational and cannot determine causality.

Question 15

A split-brain patient is shown an object in their left visual field. Which response is most likely?

Accepted Answer

They can point to the object with their left hand.

Question 16

Which brain lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Accepted Answer

Occipital lobe

Question 17

Which of the following best describes neuroplasticity?

Accepted Answer

The brain's ability to change and rewire itself based on experience.

Question 18

Which neuroimaging technique involves injecting a radioactive glucose tracer to measure brain activity?

Accepted Answer

PET scan

Question 19

Which of the following is a real-world application of neuromodulation?

Accepted Answer

Treating chronic pain with spinal cord stimulation

Question 20

A patient who suffered a stroke is unable to speak but can sing words using melodic intonation therapy. Which concept best explains this recovery?

Accepted Answer

Neuroplasticity

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