3.1.3.1.2 Roles of nature and nurture in development Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 3

The 20 questions

1. Which brain structure is most closely linked to automatic functions such as breathing and heart rate?

   • The cerebral cortex
   • The cerebellum
   • The thalamus
   • The brain stem

2. Which brain structure is the main centre for higher cognitive functions like language?

   • Brainstem
   • Thalamus
   • Cerebral cortex
   • Cerebellum

3. Which structure is mainly responsible for coordinating smooth movement and balance?

   • The brain stem
   • The cerebral cortex
   • The cerebellum
   • The thalamus

4. Which structure relays sensory signals on towards the regions of the cerebral cortex that process them?

   • The brain stem
   • The cerebellum
   • The cerebral cortex
   • The thalamus

5. Which of the following is an example of a nature factor in human development?

   • Dietary habits
   • Schooling environment
   • Inherited genes
   • Parental upbringing

6. Which of the following is an example of a nurture factor in human development?

   • Inherited DNA
   • Genetic code
   • Caregiver stimulation
   • Biological sex

7. Similarities between identical twins raised apart demonstrate the influence of which factor?

   • Parenting style
   • Nature
   • Socialisation
   • Nurture

8. According to modern psychology, how do nature and nurture influence brain development?

   • They work independently
   • Nurture dominates completely
   • They interact
   • Nature dominates completely

9. Which brain structure acts as the relay station for sensory information?

   • Brainstem
   • Cerebellum
   • Thalamus
   • Cerebral cortex

10. What process eliminates unused neural connections during brain development in childhood?

    • Neurogenesis
    • Myelination
    • Synaptic pruning
    • Brain lateralisation

11. What is the primary function of the thalamus in the human brain?

    • Higher conscious reasoning
    • Controlling automatic breathing
    • Coordinating motor balance
    • Relaying sensory information

12. Until which stage of development does the cerebral cortex continue to mature?

    • Early childhood
    • Adolescence
    • Infancy
    • Birth

13. Which approach states that both genes and environment shape psychological development?

    • Nativist approach
    • Interactionist approach
    • Reductionist approach
    • Empiricist approach

14. A child developing a rich vocabulary through reading at home illustrates which factor?

    • Nature
    • Nurture
    • Maturation
    • Genetics

15. How does early sensory experience benefit learning in later childhood?

    • Stopping synaptic pruning
    • Building neural pathways
    • Preventing brain growth
    • Replacing genetic code

16. Providing an early support programme to a child with a genetic condition shows that:

    • Only nature matters
    • Factors interact
    • Genes cannot change
    • Only nurture matters

17. Which of these is a biological factor associated with nature in human development?

    • Parental praise
    • Schooling quality
    • Peer influence
    • Genetic code

18. Which phrase best defines the term nurture in child development research?

    • Genetic makeup
    • Environmental influences
    • Biological maturation
    • Inherited traits

19. Which term describes environmental influences on brain development?

    • Nurture
    • Nature
    • Genetics
    • Heredity

20. Which brain structure is primarily responsible for motor coordination and balance?

    • Cerebellum
    • Cortex
    • Thalamus
    • Brainstem

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