NEUROPSYCHOLOGY EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRRE
UNIVERSITY
1. Neuropsychology is the study of:
A. Brain–behavior relationships
B. Weather patterns
C. Economics
D. Agriculture
Answer: A
Rationale: It links brain function to behavior.
2. The brain is primarily responsible for:
A. Controlling behavior and cognition
B. Digestion only
C. Bone growth
D. Skin color
Answer: A
Rationale: Central nervous control system.
3. Neurons are:
A. Nerve cells
B. Muscle cells
C. Blood cells
D. Bone cells
Answer: A
Rationale: Basic brain cells.
4. The central nervous system includes:
A. Brain and spinal cord
B. Heart and lungs
C. Muscles and skin
D. Liver and kidneys
Answer: A
Rationale: Main control system.
,5. The peripheral nervous system connects:
A. CNS to the rest of the body
B. Brain to brain only
C. Muscles only
D. Bones only
Answer: A
Rationale: Body communication system.
6. The cerebrum is responsible for:
A. Thinking and reasoning
B. Breathing only
C. Digestion
D. Reflexes only
Answer: A
Rationale: Higher cognitive functions.
7. The cerebellum controls:
A. Balance and coordination
B. Memory only
C. Vision only
D. Speech only
Answer: A
Rationale: Motor coordination.
8. The brainstem controls:
A. Basic life functions
B. Intelligence
C. Emotions only
D. Memory only
Answer: A
Rationale: Vital functions.
9. Neurons communicate through:
A. Electrical and chemical signals
B. Blood flow only
C. Bone movement
D. Hormones only
Answer: A
Rationale: Neural transmission.
, 10. Synapse is:
A. Junction between neurons
B. Muscle connection
C. Bone joint
D. Skin layer
Answer: A
Rationale: Neural communication site.
11. Neurotransmitters are:
A. Chemical messengers in the brain
B. Hormones only
C. Blood cells
D. Bones
Answer: A
Rationale: Signal transmission.
12. Dopamine is linked to:
A. Reward and motivation
B. Digestion
C. Vision only
D. Bone growth
Answer: A
Rationale: Reward system.
13. Serotonin affects:
A. Mood regulation
B. Bone strength
C. Hearing only
D. Hair growth
Answer: A
Rationale: Emotional balance.
14. Acetylcholine is important for:
A. Memory and learning
B. Vision only
C. Skin color
D. Digestion only
Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive function.
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRRE
UNIVERSITY
1. Neuropsychology is the study of:
A. Brain–behavior relationships
B. Weather patterns
C. Economics
D. Agriculture
Answer: A
Rationale: It links brain function to behavior.
2. The brain is primarily responsible for:
A. Controlling behavior and cognition
B. Digestion only
C. Bone growth
D. Skin color
Answer: A
Rationale: Central nervous control system.
3. Neurons are:
A. Nerve cells
B. Muscle cells
C. Blood cells
D. Bone cells
Answer: A
Rationale: Basic brain cells.
4. The central nervous system includes:
A. Brain and spinal cord
B. Heart and lungs
C. Muscles and skin
D. Liver and kidneys
Answer: A
Rationale: Main control system.
,5. The peripheral nervous system connects:
A. CNS to the rest of the body
B. Brain to brain only
C. Muscles only
D. Bones only
Answer: A
Rationale: Body communication system.
6. The cerebrum is responsible for:
A. Thinking and reasoning
B. Breathing only
C. Digestion
D. Reflexes only
Answer: A
Rationale: Higher cognitive functions.
7. The cerebellum controls:
A. Balance and coordination
B. Memory only
C. Vision only
D. Speech only
Answer: A
Rationale: Motor coordination.
8. The brainstem controls:
A. Basic life functions
B. Intelligence
C. Emotions only
D. Memory only
Answer: A
Rationale: Vital functions.
9. Neurons communicate through:
A. Electrical and chemical signals
B. Blood flow only
C. Bone movement
D. Hormones only
Answer: A
Rationale: Neural transmission.
, 10. Synapse is:
A. Junction between neurons
B. Muscle connection
C. Bone joint
D. Skin layer
Answer: A
Rationale: Neural communication site.
11. Neurotransmitters are:
A. Chemical messengers in the brain
B. Hormones only
C. Blood cells
D. Bones
Answer: A
Rationale: Signal transmission.
12. Dopamine is linked to:
A. Reward and motivation
B. Digestion
C. Vision only
D. Bone growth
Answer: A
Rationale: Reward system.
13. Serotonin affects:
A. Mood regulation
B. Bone strength
C. Hearing only
D. Hair growth
Answer: A
Rationale: Emotional balance.
14. Acetylcholine is important for:
A. Memory and learning
B. Vision only
C. Skin color
D. Digestion only
Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive function.
