Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

It regulates the release of melatonin and synchronizes the body's sleep-wake cycle with light.

Question 2

A patient reports difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and feeling tired during the day. Which sleep disorder is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment in operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Giving a child extra chores for misbehaving

Question 4

According to the three-stage model of memory, which process transfers information from short-term memory (STM) to long-term memory (LTM)?

Accepted Answer

Rehearsal

Question 5

A student studies for an exam by repeating facts over and over. This is an example of which type of rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance rehearsal

Question 6

Which reinforcement schedule is most likely to produce high rates of responding and is associated with gambling addiction?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

Question 7

A person drinks coffee to stay awake and alert. Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Adenosine

Question 8

In classical conditioning, what is the conditioned stimulus (CS)?

Accepted Answer

A previously neutral stimulus that elicits a response after being paired with the unconditioned stimulus

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of the availability heuristic?

Accepted Answer

Overestimating the likelihood of airplane crashes after seeing news reports about them

Question 10

A child learns to fear white rats after a loud noise is paired with the rat. Later, the child also fears white rabbits and dogs. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization

Question 11

Which of the following drugs is classified as a depressant and acts by increasing GABA activity in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Question 12

Which sleep stage is characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreams, and muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

REM sleep

Question 13

A person who suddenly falls asleep during the day, even in the middle of an activity, is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'framing' in decision-making?

Accepted Answer

The way a question or statement is presented influences choices and judgments.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of observational learning?

Accepted Answer

A child learns to tie their shoes by watching their older sibling.

Question 16

Which of the following best explains the 'serial position effect' in memory?

Accepted Answer

People remember items at the beginning and end of a list better than those in the middle.

Question 17

Which theory of dreaming suggests that dreams help us solve problems and rehearse threats?

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary theory

Question 18

A person is more likely to remember information if they relate it to their own experiences. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Elaborative rehearsal

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'anchoring heuristic'?

Accepted Answer

Relying on an initial piece of information to make subsequent judgments.

Question 20

Which of the following schedules of reinforcement is most resistant to extinction?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

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