Biology

Behavioral Psychology and Physiology

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Behavioral psychology and physiology explore cognitive processes, attention, memory, and learning mechanisms like conditioning. These concepts are frequently tested in general science and psychology sections of various competitive exams. Prepare thoroughly using these practice questions covering key behavioral theories and physiological functions.

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Behavioral Psychology and Physiology Questions

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Supination means turning plan

  1. Upward

  2. Forward

  3. Downward backward

  4. Bending

  5. Straightening

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pronation and supination are a pair of unique movements possible only in the forearms and hands, allowing the human body to flip the palm either face up or face down. The muscles, bones, and joints of the human forearm are specifically arranged to permit these unique and important rotations of the hands. So, the correct option is "A" (Upward).

Multiple choice physics the essence of change forms of energy and energy conservation energy for everything forms of energy

When you climb a staircase, you spend______ energy and gain ____energy.

  1. Kinetic - potential

  2. Chemical - electrical

  3. Muscular - kinetic

  4. Muscular - potential

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When someone climb staircase then he has to do so physical work, so some muscular energy is spemt, also if his relative position wrt earth chamges so some gain in kinetic energy of the body, body was initial at rest amd finaly at rest so no kinetic energy is gained or lost.

So best possible answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology nervous system of man divisions of nervous system autonomic nervous system the human brain

Which one of the following is the example of action of autonomous nervous system?

  1. Knee-jerk response

  2. Pupillary reflex

  3. Swallowing of food

  4. Peristalsis of the intestines

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peristalsis of the intestines is the example of the action of the autonomous nervous system. The organs of our body (viscera), such as the heart, intestines and stomach, are regulated by a branch of the nervous system known as the autonomic nervous system. It consists of autonomic neurons that conduct impulses from the central nervous system (brain and/or spinal cord) to glands, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. ANS neurons are responsible for regulating the secretions of certain glands (i.e., salivary glands) and the regulation of heart rate and peristalsis (contraction of smooth muscle in the digestive tract), among other functions. So, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology nervous system of man divisions of nervous system autonomic nervous system the human brain

Which of the following is not an effect produced by parasympathetic stimulation?

  1. Pupil dilation

  2. Increased saliva

  3. Increased stomach activity

  4. Constriction of bronchi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dilation of the pupil is the function of the sympathetic nervous system. Parasympathetic stimulation causes: slowing down of the heartbeat; lowering of blood pressure; constriction of the pupils; decreased heart rate; salivation increase; peristalsis of the GI tract.

Multiple choice biology nervous system of man divisions of nervous system autonomic nervous system the human brain

One of the examples of the action of the autonomous nervous system is

  1. Knee-jerk response

  2. Pupillary reflex

  3. Swallowing of food

  4. Peristalsis of the intestines

  5. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Esophageal peristalsis and sphincter function are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Swallowing is a complex mechanism using both skeletal muscle (tongue) and smooth muscles of the pharynx and esophagus. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) coordinates this process in the pharyngeal and esophageal phases. Knee jerk is a sudden kicking of the lower leg after the tendon below knee cap has been tapped. The pupillary reflex is also controlled by autonomic nervous system.

Multiple choice zoology nervous system nervous systems involved in emotions types of nervous system components of nervous system

ANS affects the

  1. Reflex actions

  2. Sensory organs

  3. Internal organs

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The autonomic nervous system (ANS), also known as the visceral nervous system and involuntary nervous system, is a division of the peripheral nervous system, that influences the function of internal organs. The autonomic nervous system is a control system, that acts largely unconsciously and regulates the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Multiple choice zoology nervous system nervous systems involved in emotions types of nervous system components of nervous system

Which of the following is not an effect produced by parasympathetic stimulation?

  1. Dilation of the pupils

  2. Increased saliva production

  3. Increased stomach activity

  4. Constriction of the bronchi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Dilation of pupil'.

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence menstruation in females changes at puberty what happens if an egg is not fertilized?

Sexual dimorphism describes

  1. Morphological difference

  2. Physiological difference

  3. Behavioural difference

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual dimorphism is the changes that are observed in two sexes of the same organism. There are differences observed in the morphology. The females are smaller than the males. There are physiological changes due to the hormones which are produced in the males and females. The major hormone in the males is testosterone and in the females is oestrogen which is responsible for the difference in the sexual behaviour. There is also a difference in the behaviour. The males are defensive and protective due to the masculine nature. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Multiple choice biology animal behaviour ethology natural selection coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

On seeing a snake, the prey becomes motionless because

  1. It is hypnotized.

  2. It is anaesthetized.

  3. Instinct to avoid being noticed.

  4. Both A and B.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

For the purpose of avoiding being noticed and to save itself successfully from the snake, the prey becomes motionless. It ambushes itself well with the surroundings. The ambush may be set by hiding in a burrow, by camouflage, by aggressive mimicry, or by the use of a trap.

So, the correct option is 'Instinct to avoid being noticed'.

Multiple choice biology animal behaviour ethology natural selection coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

A lizard-like member of Reptilia is sitting on a tree with its tail coiled around a twig. This animal could be 

  1. Hemidactylus showing sexual dimorphism

  2. Varanus showing mimicry

  3. Garden lizard (Calotes) showing camouflage

  4. Chameleon showing protective colouration

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chameleons camouflage themselves in a variety of different ways but most famously by changing the colour and pattern of their skin. Most chameleons can change colour and they do this by expanding or contracting cells in their skin that contain different pigments. They can blend into their surroundings by altering the colour of their skin to match the background. Chamaeleon (girgit) shows protective colouration with its surrounding e.g., twig. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology animal behaviour ethology natural selection coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

Identify the animal behavior.
Geese recognize a ringing bell as mother if exposed to it during a critical period shortly after hatching.

  1. Reasoning/insight

  2. Imprinting

  3. Classical conditioning

  4. Habituation

  5. Instinct

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
If Geese reconginzes a ringing bell as mother if exposed to it during a critical period shortly after hatching, it could be called as 'imprinting'. Imprinting is a type of behaviour in which an organism behaves in the same way to which it is exposed immediately after birth. The first object viewed or heard by an organism is recognized and gets imprinted in the mind.