Human Psychology and Brain Functions MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heartbeat and breathing? (A) Cerebellum (B) Medulla Oblongata (C) Hypothalamus (D) Thalamus 2. : Which lobe of the brain is associated with reasoning, planning, and problem-solving? (A) Parietal lobe (B) Temporal lobe (C) Frontal lobe (D) Occipital lobe 3. : What is the basic unit of the nervous system? (A) Glia (B) Dendrite (C) Neuron (D) Synapse 4. : Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and happiness? (A) Acetylcholine (B) Dopamine (C) Serotonin (D) GABA 5. : The limbic system is primarily involved in which function? (A) Movement (B) Vision (C) Emotion (D) Hearing 6. : What type of memory holds information briefly for immediate processing? (A) Long-term memory (B) Sensory memory (C) Working memory (D) Episodic memory 7. : Which psychologist is known for the hierarchy of needs theory? (A) Sigmund Freud (B) B.F. Skinner (C) Abraham Maslow (D) Carl Rogers 8. : The fight-or-flight response is regulated by which part of the brain? (A) Amygdala (B) Hippocampus (C) Thalamus (D) Cerebellum 9. : Which brain hemisphere is typically associated with creativity and spatial ability? (A) Left hemisphere (B) Right hemisphere (C) Both hemispheres (D) Brainstem 10. : Which method is commonly used in psychology to study brain structure? (A) MRI (B) EEG (C) ECT (D) CBT 11. : Who is the founder of psychoanalysis? (A) Carl Jung (B) Ivan Pavlov (C) Sigmund Freud (D) Erik Erikson 12. : What does EEG stand for? (A) Electroencephalogram (B) Electronic Eye Graph (C) Endocrine Excitation Guide (D) Electroemotional Graph 13. : The occipital lobe of the brain is mainly responsible for: (A) Hearing (B) Touch (C) Vision (D) Speech 14. : Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons? (A) Axon (B) Soma (C) Dendrite (D) Synaptic cleft 15. : What is the function of the cerebellum? (A) Emotional regulation (B) Vision processing (C) Coordinating movement and balance (D) Language comprehension 16. : Dopamine is primarily linked to which of the following? (A) Memory loss (B) Motor control and reward (C) Pain perception (D) Sleep regulation 17. : Which theory emphasizes observable behavior over internal mental states? (A) Cognitive theory (B) Humanistic theory (C) Behavioral theory (D) Psychoanalytic theory 18. : The prefrontal cortex is important for: (A) Reflexes (B) Memory storage (C) Decision-making and social behavior (D) Visual processing 19. : What is the main function of the hypothalamus? (A) Coordination of movement (B) Regulating hormones and homeostasis (C) Memory formation (D) Processing visual information 20. : The corpus callosum connects: (A) Brainstem and spinal cord (B) Left and right brain hemispheres (C) Frontal and temporal lobes (D) Pituitary gland and hypothalamus 21. : Which of the following is a mood disorder? (A) Schizophrenia (B) Bipolar disorder (C) Autism (D) OCD 22. : In psychology, what does the term “IQ” stand for? (A) Intelligent Quotient (B) Intelligence Quantity (C) Intellectual Quota (D) Intelligence Quotient 23. : The central nervous system consists of: (A) Brain and heart (B) Brain and spinal cord (C) Brain and lungs (D) Spinal cord and nerves 24. : The study of how people grow and change from infancy to old age is called: (A) Developmental psychology (B) Social psychology (C) Evolutionary psychology (D) Clinical psychology 25. : Which brain area is crucial for forming new memories? (A) Amygdala (B) Hippocampus (C) Medulla (D) Thalamus 26. : GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps with: (A) Alertness (B) Anxiety reduction (C) Aggression (D) Digestion 27. : Which term refers to a sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort? (A) Phobia (B) Panic attack (C) Delusion (D) Mania 28. : What is neuroplasticity? (A) Brain’s inability to change (B) Brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt (C) A type of mental disorder (D) A form of memory loss 29. : Carl Rogers is best known for which psychological approach? (A) Psychoanalytic (B) Cognitive (C) Humanistic (D) Behavioral 30. : Which sleep stage is most associated with vivid dreaming? (A) Stage 1 (B) Stage 2 (C) Stage 4 (D) REM sleep 31. : What is the primary function of mirror neurons? (A) Visual perception (B) Learning through imitation (C) Muscle control (D) Sound processing 32. : Which psychological concept explains a child’s bond with a caregiver? (A) Conditioning (B) Attachment (C) Modeling (D) Reinforcement 33. : Broca’s area is associated with: (A) Visual interpretation (B) Language comprehension (C) Speech production (D) Motor coordination 34. : Which part of the brain filters and relays sensory information? (A) Thalamus (B) Pons (C) Pituitary gland (D) Corpus callosum 35. : What is cognitive dissonance? (A) A form of memory loss (B) A state of emotional disturbance (C) Discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs (D) A sleep disorder 36. : Which technique is used to study brain activity by measuring blood flow? (A) CT scan (B) PET scan (C) MRI (D) Ultrasound 37. : The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for: (A) Fight-or-flight (B) Preparing for danger (C) Rest and digestion (D) Emotional outbursts 38. : Which mental process allows us to interpret and make sense of sensory input? (A) Sensation (B) Perception (C) Cognition (D) Intelligence 39. : What does ADHD stand for? (A) Attention Disturbance and Hyperactivity Disorder (B) Attention-Driven Hyperactivity Deficiency (C) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (D) Attention Delay with Hyper Drive 40. : Which part of the brain is considered the “emotional center”? (A) Hippocampus (B) Amygdala (C) Cerebellum (D) Frontal cortex 41. : Which psychological disorder involves cycles of depression and mania? (A) Schizophrenia (B) Bipolar disorder (C) PTSD (D) OCD 42. : Which area of the brain is involved in language comprehension? (A) Wernicke’s area (B) Broca’s area (C) Medulla (D) Cerebellum 43. : Which gland is often called the “master gland”? (A) Adrenal gland (B) Pituitary gland (C) Thyroid gland (D) Pineal gland 44. : Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning? (A) Dog salivates when it hears a bell (B) Working for a paycheck (C) Studying for an exam (D) Solving a puzzle 45. : Which disorder involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors? (A) Schizophrenia (B) Bipolar disorder (C) OCD (D) ADHD 46. : The sensory cortex is located in which lobe? (A) Temporal (B) Occipital (C) Frontal (D) Parietal 47. : What does the term “synapse” refer to? (A) Part of the spinal cord (B) A brain wave (C) Gap between neurons (D) A brain hormone 48. : Which type of memory is conscious and deliberate? (A) Implicit memory (B) Procedural memory (C) Explicit memory (D) Reflex memory 49. : The study of mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving is called: (A) Behavioral psychology (B) Cognitive psychology (C) Clinical psychology (D) Humanistic psychology 50. : Which part of the brain controls voluntary muscle movements? (A) Temporal lobe (B) Medulla (C) Motor cortex (D) Pons