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 innate and learned behaviour option a: neurobiology and behaviour biology

Alcohol

  1. Increases reaction time

  2. Decreases reaction time

  3. Does not affect reaction but diminished decision making

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Reaction time is the time taken to give response to a stimulus. Alcohol increases reaction time i.e. the body takes more time to respond to a stimulus. It affects the ability of body to react in response to a stimulus. Alcohol affects brain due to which the region of brain associated with processing of nerve signals is affected. Signals travel in brain from one neuron to other neuron. Alcohol increases the time in which a signal crosses the gap between two neurons i.e. synapse. Hence, the ability of body to interpret, perceive and responding to stimulus is greatly affected.
So, the correct answer is 'Increases reaction time'.
Multiple choice innate and learned behaviour option a: neurobiology and behaviour biology

Which one is affected after drinking?

  1. Coordination of body parts

  2. Reaction time

  3. Power of accommodation

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Alcohol has many effects on body:
  • It affects cerebellum in brain which results in loss of muscle coordination. Due to this coordination of body parts is lost like speech becomes coherent and the person can't even walk properly.
  • Alcohol increases reaction time. It is the time taken by body to respond to a stimulus. As a result of alcohol consumption, body takes more time to respond to a stimulus.
  • Alcohol effects the power of accommodation of eye which is the ability of eye to focus on objects at different distances for clear visibility. For this reason, alcoholic persons are advised not to drive because their eyes can't focus on objects and this increases the chances of accident. 
Hence, all the options are correct.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice zoology control and co-ordination in plants and animals the reflex action reflex action and reflex arc basic reflex action and reflex arc

Which of the following statements is correct about reflex arc?

(i).  Reflex arcs are efficient quick responses.
(ii). Reflex arcs are evolved for functioning in the absence of true thought processes.
(iii). A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls reflex action.

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii)

  2. Only (i)

  3. Only (ii)

  4. Only (i) and (ii)

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

  • Reflex arcs have evolved in animals because the thinking process of the brain is not fast enough. 
  • Many animals do not have complex neuron networks which is needed for thinking and it is considered efficient. It is a neural pathway that controls a reflex action, most sensory neurons do not pass directly into the brain, but synapse in the spinal cord. 
  • This characteristic allows reflex actions to occur relatively quickly by activating spinal motor neurons without the delay of routing signals through the brain, although the brain will receive sensory input while the reflex is carried out. 
  • Analysis of the signal takes place after the action has been taken. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology control and co-ordination in plants and animals movements in plants coordination in plants tropic and nastic movements in plants

Movement caused by injury is

  1. Traumotropism

  2. Rheotropism

  3. Traumonasty

  4. Rheonasty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The movement of plant part as a result of injury is called as traumatropism. It this, due to injury or wound, plant changes its orientation. Growth of plant part in response to the current of water is called as rheotropism. Folding of leaves in response to injury is called as traumonasty. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice

The process of actively selecting and focusing on specific sensory information while ignoring others is known as:

  1. Perception

  2. Sensation

  3. Attention

  4. Cognition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Attention is the process of actively selecting and focusing on specific sensory information while ignoring others. Perception is the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information into meaningful patterns. Sensation is the process of detecting physical stimuli from the environment. Cognition is the process of assigning meaning to sensory information.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal code in media?

  1. Body language

  2. Music

  3. Written text

  4. Visual images
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Body language is an example of a nonverbal code in media, as it uses physical gestures and expressions to convey information.

Multiple choice

In rock climbing, what is the term for a climber's ability to maintain balance and control while moving on a rock face?

  1. Footwork

  2. Handholds

  3. Balance

  4. Core Strength
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In rock climbing, balance is a crucial skill that allows climbers to maintain control and stability while moving on a rock face.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an adaptive change that occurs with aging?

  1. A decrease in muscle mass

  2. A decrease in cognitive function

  3. An increase in wisdom and experience

  4. A decrease in social activity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An increase in wisdom and experience is an example of an adaptive change that occurs with aging. Wisdom and experience are thought to be the result of a lifetime of learning and experience. These qualities can help older adults to cope with the challenges of aging and to live longer, healthier lives.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability to quickly shift focus from one aspect of the game to another?

  1. Cognitive flexibility

  2. Attentional control

  3. Selective attention

  4. Peripheral vision
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability to adapt and switch between different cognitive tasks or strategies quickly and effectively.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability to maintain focus and concentration during long, demanding matches?

  1. Attentional control

  2. Selective attention

  3. Peripheral vision

  4. Mental toughness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Attentional control refers to the ability to direct and maintain focus on relevant information while ignoring distractions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability to maintain focus and concentration during long, demanding matches?

  1. Attentional control

  2. Selective attention

  3. Peripheral vision

  4. Mental toughness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Attentional control refers to the ability to direct and maintain focus on relevant information while ignoring distractions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability to maintain focus and concentration during long, demanding matches?

  1. Attentional control

  2. Selective attention

  3. Peripheral vision

  4. Mental toughness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Attentional control refers to the ability to direct and maintain focus on relevant information while ignoring distractions.

Multiple choice

Which acting technique emphasizes the actor's ability to create a character's physicality and movement through detailed observation and imitation?

  1. Meisner Technique

  2. Viewpoints

  3. Suzuki Method

  4. Laban Movement Analysis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Suzuki Method, developed by Tadashi Suzuki, emphasizes the actor's ability to create a character's physicality and movement through detailed observation and imitation.

Multiple choice

Which acting technique emphasizes the actor's ability to create a character's physicality and movement through the use of specific exercises and training?

  1. Meisner Technique

  2. Viewpoints

  3. Suzuki Method

  4. Laban Movement Analysis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Laban Movement Analysis, developed by Rudolf Laban, emphasizes the actor's ability to create a character's physicality and movement through the use of specific exercises and training.

Multiple choice

Which acting technique emphasizes the actor's ability to create a character's physicality and movement through the use of specific exercises and training?

  1. Meisner Technique

  2. Viewpoints

  3. Suzuki Method

  4. Laban Movement Analysis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Laban Movement Analysis, developed by Rudolf Laban, emphasizes the actor's ability to create a character's physicality and movement through the use of specific exercises and training.