Question 1

Which experimental design, as depicted in the first image, was used to test the validity of Facilitated Communication (FC) and what was its main purpose?

Accepted Answer

To separate the facilitator and the autistic child so that only the child could see the prompt, testing if the child was truly communicating independently.

Question 2

What is the main ethical concern with continuing to use Facilitated Communication (FC) despite scientific evidence against its validity?

Accepted Answer

It can lead to false accusations and serious harm, such as wrongful imprisonment or family separation.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'not me fallacy' as seen in the FC video discussion?

Accepted Answer

Believing that one is immune to errors in thinking that affect others, such as assuming only others can be fooled by FC.

Question 4

Which sequence correctly traces the path of a neural impulse through a neuron?

Accepted Answer

Dendrites $$\rightarrow$$ Soma $$\rightarrow$$ Axon $$\rightarrow$$ Axon Terminal

Question 5

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath, as shown in the neuron diagram?

Accepted Answer

To insulate axons and speed up the transmission of neural impulses

Question 6

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with muscle movement, learning, and memory, and is deficient in Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine

Question 7

A drug that blocks the action of a neurotransmitter at the receptor site, as shown in the 'antagonist' diagram, is called:

Accepted Answer

An antagonist

Question 8

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for forming new memories, and damage to it prevents the formation of new factual and episodic memories?

Accepted Answer

Hippocampus

Question 9

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most involved in processing auditory information and complex aspects of vision, such as face recognition?

Accepted Answer

Temporal lobe

Question 10

A person with damage to the right parietal lobe may have difficulty with which driving-related task?

Accepted Answer

Parallel parking due to impaired spatial ability

Question 11

Which brain imaging technique measures changes in blood oxygen levels to infer brain activity?

Accepted Answer

Functional MRI (fMRI)

Question 12

Which neurotransmitter is increased by alcohol, leading to reduced anxiety and slurred speech?

Accepted Answer

GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)

Question 13

Which brain structure is most likely to be activated during a 'road rage' incident while driving?

Accepted Answer

Amygdala

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the 'all-or-none' principle of neural firing?

Accepted Answer

A neuron either fires completely or not at all; there is no partial firing.

Question 15

Which of the following is a real-world consequence of believing in the effectiveness of FC, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

False accusations of abuse and wrongful legal actions

Question 16

Which neurotransmitter is most closely linked to the regulation of mood, and is targeted by many antidepressant drugs?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

Question 17

Damage to which brain structure would most likely result in the inability to coordinate voluntary movements and maintain balance?

Accepted Answer

Cerebellum

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why antipsychotic drugs are effective in treating schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

They block dopamine receptors, reducing dopamine activity.

Question 19

Which brain structure acts as the main relay station for sensory information (except smell) to the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

Thalamus

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the left and right cerebral hemispheres is supported by scientific evidence?

Accepted Answer

Both hemispheres work together for most complex tasks, and the idea of being strictly 'right-brained' or 'left-brained' is a myth.

Biological Psychology: Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and the Brain

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