Introduction to Psychology
Explore the basics of psychology, including the brain, emotions, and common psychological terms for grade 7 science students.
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Introduction to Psychology
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blank questions, complete the sentence with the appropriate word or phrase.
1. Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking, memory, and language?
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Cerebrum
Spinal Cord
2. Look at the image below. What is the name of the highlighted part of the brain?
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
3. The study of the mind and behavior is called .
4. When you feel happy, sad, or angry, you are experiencing an .
5. A common reaction to a stressful situation, often involving increased heart rate and rapid breathing, is called .
6. The brain is the only organ involved in our emotions.
True
False
7. Psychology is only about studying mental illnesses.
True
False
8. Describe one way your brain helps you learn new things.
9. Explain the difference between feeling happy and feeling excited. Give an example for each.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. Thinking, problem-solving, and memory are all examples of .
11. A person who studies the human mind and its functions is called a .
12. How someone acts or reacts in certain situations is called their .