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PYC1501

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PYC1501 ( 443730) May/June 2020
RPY1501 ( 497638)
Basic Psychology
Duration : 2 Hours 50 Marks

EXAMINERS :
FIRST : MR S MASEKO MRS NC MASINGA
MRS VM NEKHAVHAMBE MR GM SKOSANA
SECOND: DR FT SILINDA

Closed book examination.

This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
removed from the examination venue.




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This paper consists of 12 pages, instructions for completion of a mark reading sheet, plus 1 sheet for
rough work on page 13.


After completing your answers, you must hand in the following:

(i) The mark reading sheet.
(ii) The examination paper. (All the pages must be handed in.)

This examination paper consists of 50 items. Your mark will be converted by the computer to a
percentage.

ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN YOUR STUDENT NUMBER, COURSE CODE AND UNIQUE
NUMBER ON THE MARK READING SHEET.



Please complete the attendance register on the back page, tear off and hand to the invigilator.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF A MARK READING SHEET


Answer the following multiple choice questions on the mark reading sheet.

Read the instructions for completing the mark reading sheet before answering the questions.

Please make sure that you have indicated the correct UNIQUE PAPER NUMBER on your mark reading
sheet.

Use only a SOFT PENCIL to answer the questions.


| Questions 1 to 10 are based on human nervous system.

Question 1
The peripheral nervous system is made up of...

the somatic and autonomic nervous system
the brain and spinal cord
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the spinal cord and glands
organs and glands

Question 2
The somatic nervous system is made up of...

sensory nerves such as the optic nerve
the motor nerves, such as the oculomotor nerve for movement of the eyeball
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the sensory and motor components
all of the above

Question 3
What function do the occipital lobes serve?

They receive input about sensations and information from muscles and joints
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They are the primary visual area of the brain, where visual stimuli are interpreted
They regulate complex mental activities and behaviours
They allow auditory information to be registered and interpreted

Question 4
Sipho is listening to a lecturer in class. Which part of the brain is Sipho most likely using to understand
the language that the lecturer is using?

The midbrain
The parietal lobes
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The hindbrain
The temporal lobes




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Question 5
The hindbrain consists of three main structures. Which one of the following options is not part of its
structure?

1. Pons
2. Cerebellum
3. Basal ganglia
4. Medulla oblongata

Question 6
The gaps that separate the myelin sheaths in a neuron are called...

1. axon Hillocks
2. nodes of Ranvier
3. boutons
4. dendrites

Question 7
Impulse conduction has a number of characteristics. Which of the following is incorrect about impulse
conduction?

An impulse is conducted in one direction only
The impulse conduction process happens simultaneously everywhere along the axon
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When a neuron finishes conducting an impulse it enters a refractory period
In a myelinated sheath, an impulse moves rapidly along the axon

Question 8
Before and impulse can fire, the neuron must be in a state of readiness. This state of readiness is referred
to asthe...

1. post-synaptic potential synapse
2. action potential
3. generator potential
4. resting membrane potential

Question 9
Which of the following options is not a function of the hypothalamus?

The regulation of motor activity
The regulation of emotions
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The regulation of sleep and wakefulness
The regulation of water intake




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