Name:
A Level Psychology
Biopsychology Class:
Time: 132 minutes
Marks: 100
Comments:
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,1 Which one of the following responses results from the action of the sympathetic division of the
autonomic nervous system? Shade one box only.
A Decreased pupil size
B Increased digestion
C Increased heart rate
D Increased salivation
(Total 1 mark)
2 Read the following statements and decide whether they are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Motor (efferent) neurons carry messages to the central nervous system.
(Tick the correct box)
TRUE FALSE
(1)
(b) The nucleus of a neuron is found outside the cell body (soma).
(Tick the correct box)
TRUE FALSE
(1)
(Total 2 marks)
3 Discuss research into the disruption of biological rhythms (eg shift work, jet lag).
(Total 16 marks)
4 Martha was telling her friend Sanya about her recent frightening experience.
’I was walking home by myself in the dark. Suddenly, I heard footsteps behind me and I realised
that someone was getting closer to me. I saw a bus at the bus stop and decided to run. I don’t
think I have ever moved with such speed. I leapt on the bus – shaking, sweating and my heart
was beating so fast I nearly collapsed.’
Outline the role of the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system in behaviour.
Refer to Martha’s frightening experience in your answer.
(Total 4 marks)
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, 5 Briefly outline the process of synaptic transmission.
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(Total 2 marks)
6 Complete the following sentence. Shade one box only.
The somatic nervous system
A comprises of two sub-systems.
B connects the central nervous system and the senses.
C consists of the brain and spinal cord.
D controls involuntary responses.
(Total 1 mark)
7 The human female menstrual cycle is an example of one type of biological rhythm; it is called a:
A circadian rhythm
B infradian rhythm
C ultradian rhythm
(Total 1 mark)
8 Discuss the role of endogenous pacemakers in the control of one or more biological rhythms.
(Total 16 marks)
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A Level Psychology
Biopsychology Class:
Time: 132 minutes
Marks: 100
Comments:
Page 1 of 26
,1 Which one of the following responses results from the action of the sympathetic division of the
autonomic nervous system? Shade one box only.
A Decreased pupil size
B Increased digestion
C Increased heart rate
D Increased salivation
(Total 1 mark)
2 Read the following statements and decide whether they are TRUE or FALSE.
(a) Motor (efferent) neurons carry messages to the central nervous system.
(Tick the correct box)
TRUE FALSE
(1)
(b) The nucleus of a neuron is found outside the cell body (soma).
(Tick the correct box)
TRUE FALSE
(1)
(Total 2 marks)
3 Discuss research into the disruption of biological rhythms (eg shift work, jet lag).
(Total 16 marks)
4 Martha was telling her friend Sanya about her recent frightening experience.
’I was walking home by myself in the dark. Suddenly, I heard footsteps behind me and I realised
that someone was getting closer to me. I saw a bus at the bus stop and decided to run. I don’t
think I have ever moved with such speed. I leapt on the bus – shaking, sweating and my heart
was beating so fast I nearly collapsed.’
Outline the role of the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system in behaviour.
Refer to Martha’s frightening experience in your answer.
(Total 4 marks)
Page 2 of 26
, 5 Briefly outline the process of synaptic transmission.
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.................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
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(Total 2 marks)
6 Complete the following sentence. Shade one box only.
The somatic nervous system
A comprises of two sub-systems.
B connects the central nervous system and the senses.
C consists of the brain and spinal cord.
D controls involuntary responses.
(Total 1 mark)
7 The human female menstrual cycle is an example of one type of biological rhythm; it is called a:
A circadian rhythm
B infradian rhythm
C ultradian rhythm
(Total 1 mark)
8 Discuss the role of endogenous pacemakers in the control of one or more biological rhythms.
(Total 16 marks)
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