Principles of Psychology - WK 8 Bio Psychology

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1. Which part of the brain filters messages from the body & senses? Nickname - "telephone exchange"

  • The amygdala
  • The thalamus
  • The cerebellum
  • The hypothalamus
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2. What part of a neuron transmits messages away to other neurons/cells?

  • Axon
  • Glial cells
  • Dendrites
  • Cell body

3. Which of the following is NOT an effect of Oxytocin (love drug)?

  • Increases the heart rate
  • Promotes trust
  • Influences the amygdala
  • Reduces fear

4. Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

  • Motor cortex
  • Hypothalamus
  • Amygdala
  • Hippocampus

5. In the case study of Phineas Gage, which part of the brain was damaged?

  • Temporal lobe
  • Frontal lobe
  • Occipital lobe
  • Parietal lovbe

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