A part of forebrain that plays an important role in the formation of long term memory, and thus is required for learning:

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following parts of forebrain carries sensory information to the other parts of the forebrain?

   A. Thalamus
   B. Cerebrum
   C. Limbic system
   D. All of the above

2. The orbitofrontal cortex: 1: Has critical implications for survival. 2: Serves a reward-decoding function. 3: Plays a very important role in emotion. 4: Is not involved in learning which stimuli are foods.

   A. 1,2 & 3
   B. 1 & 4
   C. 2,3 & 4
   D. 2 & 3

3. Which of the following plays an important role in the regulation of respiration?

   A. pons
   B. hypothalamus
   C. thalamus
   D. midbrain

4. Midbrain contains a relay center that connects the hindbrain with forebrain. It is called:

   A. Corpus callosum
   B. Pons
   C. Reticular formation
   D. Hypothalamus

5. One of the following parts of forebrain is responsible for most basic and primitive emotions, drives and behaviours:

   A. Thalamus
   B. Cerebrum
   C. Limbic system
   D. All of these

6. The brain structure that plays a critical role in ‘motivated’ behaviors such as eating and sexual activity is the ___________?

   A. cerebral cortex
   B. amygdala
   C. corpus collosum
   D. hypothalamus

7. Which neurotransmitter plays the most significant role in the regulating of schizophrenic symptoms?

   A. gamma – aminobutyric acid (GABA)
   B. epinephrine
   C. acetylcholine
   D. dopamine

8. One of the followings plays a vital role in nutrition of neurons and their protection by myelin sheath:

   A. Axons
   B. Dendrites
   C. Neuroglia
   D. Nissl’s granules

9. Forensic and criminal psychologists should exercise great caution before assuming that the media plays a role in generating violent criminality. Which of the following would support this caution?

   A. The media give a similar message about violence as do other sources of socialization. Indeed, the media give messages about when it is appropriate to use violence and when it is not
   B. Young violent offenders prefer violent videos compared to controls but they also tend to have been abused by their parents. When this factor is taken into account their media consumption is not different from controls
   C. Violent crime statistics in the states show a delayed effect as result of the introduction of violent television but this claim is not supported in Great Britain
   D. All of the above

10. Which brain structure plays a major role in eating behavior?

    A. Hypothalamus
    B. Hippocampus
    C. Frontal lobe
    D. Carpus Callosum