PSY 102 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
FINAL EXAM V1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2027
1. Who is widely considered the father of psychology for establishing the first experimental
psychology laboratory in 1879?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. William James
C. Wilhelm Wundt
D. John B. Watson
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Wilhelm Wundt founded the first formal laboratory for
psychological research at the University of Leipzig, marking psychology as a science
separate from philosophy.
2. Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?
A. Axon
B. Terminal Buttons
,C. Myelin Sheath
D. Dendrites
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dendrites are branch-like extensions that receive messages from
other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.
3. The ‘All-or-None’ principle refers to the fact that:
A. A neuron fires completely or not at all
B. All neurons in a cluster fire simultaneously
C. Brain waves are either alpha or beta
D. Memory is either perfectly stored or lost
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The all-or-none law is the principle that the strength by which a
nerve or muscle fiber responds to a stimulus is independent of the strength of the stimulus.
If the threshold is reached, it fires at full strength.
4. Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for processing visual
information?
A. Frontal Lobe
B. Parietal Lobe
C. Occipital Lobe
, D. Temporal Lobe
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The occipital lobe, located at the back of the brain, contains the
primary visual cortex.
5. What is the primary function of the amygdala?
A. Language production
B. Memory consolidation
C. Regulating body temperature
D. Processing emotions like fear and aggression
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The amygdala is a part of the limbic system involved in
processing emotional responses, particularly fear and anger.
6. In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus becomes the ________ after being paired
with the unconditioned stimulus.
A. Unconditioned response
B. Secondary reinforcer
C. Conditioned response
D. Conditioned stimulus
FINAL EXAM V1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2027
1. Who is widely considered the father of psychology for establishing the first experimental
psychology laboratory in 1879?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. William James
C. Wilhelm Wundt
D. John B. Watson
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Wilhelm Wundt founded the first formal laboratory for
psychological research at the University of Leipzig, marking psychology as a science
separate from philosophy.
2. Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?
A. Axon
B. Terminal Buttons
,C. Myelin Sheath
D. Dendrites
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dendrites are branch-like extensions that receive messages from
other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.
3. The ‘All-or-None’ principle refers to the fact that:
A. A neuron fires completely or not at all
B. All neurons in a cluster fire simultaneously
C. Brain waves are either alpha or beta
D. Memory is either perfectly stored or lost
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The all-or-none law is the principle that the strength by which a
nerve or muscle fiber responds to a stimulus is independent of the strength of the stimulus.
If the threshold is reached, it fires at full strength.
4. Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for processing visual
information?
A. Frontal Lobe
B. Parietal Lobe
C. Occipital Lobe
, D. Temporal Lobe
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The occipital lobe, located at the back of the brain, contains the
primary visual cortex.
5. What is the primary function of the amygdala?
A. Language production
B. Memory consolidation
C. Regulating body temperature
D. Processing emotions like fear and aggression
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The amygdala is a part of the limbic system involved in
processing emotional responses, particularly fear and anger.
6. In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus becomes the ________ after being paired
with the unconditioned stimulus.
A. Unconditioned response
B. Secondary reinforcer
C. Conditioned response
D. Conditioned stimulus
