GACE Behavioral Science (6–12) (736)

1. Question 1 · Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception, and States of Consciousness

   A researcher studies how damage to the frontal lobe affects decision-making. Which function is primarily associated with the frontal lobe?
   • A.Visual processing
   • B.Auditory perception
   • C.Decision-making and planning
   • D.Balance and coordination
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   Answer: C. Decision-making and planning

   The frontal lobe controls executive functions such as planning, reasoning, and decision-making. Visual processing is linked to the occipital lobe, and auditory perception to the temporal lobe.

2. Question 2 · Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception, and States of Consciousness

   A person continues to hear a loud ticking clock less over time. This is:
   • A.Perception
   • B.Habituation
   • C.Absolute threshold
   • D.Sensory adaptation
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   Answer: D. Sensory adaptation

   Sensory adaptation occurs when sensitivity to constant stimuli decreases over time.

3. Question 3 · Lifespan Development and Individual Differences

   Which theorist emphasized the role of social interaction in cognitive development?
   • A.Piaget
   • B.Freud
   • C.Skinner
   • D.Vygotsky
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   Answer: D. Vygotsky

   Vygotsky emphasized social interaction and cultural influence on cognitive growth.

4. Question 4 · Physical Anthropology

   Holistic perspective in anthropology means:
   • A.Studying only one aspect of culture
   • B.Studying humans as a whole
   • C.Ignoring historical context
   • D.Focusing only on biological traits
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   Answer: B. Studying humans as a whole

   Anthropology examines biological, cultural, and social aspects together.

5. Question 5 · Physical Anthropology

   Which species is considered the earliest known human ancestor?
   • A.Australopithecus
   • B.Homo erectus
   • C.Homo sapiens
   • D.Neanderthals
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   Answer: A. Australopithecus

   Australopithecus is one of the earliest known hominins.

6. Question 6 · Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception, and States of Consciousness

   Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?
   • A.Axon
   • B.Synapse
   • C.Dendrites
   • D.Myelin sheath
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   Answer: C. Dendrites

   Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them toward the cell body.

7. Question 7 · Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception, and States of Consciousness

   A person no longer notices a constant background smell. This is:
   • A.Perceptual bias
   • B.Sensory adaptation
   • C.Sensory threshold
   • D.Habituation
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   Answer: B. Sensory adaptation

   Sensory adaptation reduces sensitivity to constant stimuli over time.

8. Question 8 · Lifespan Development and Individual Differences

   Which concept refers to gradual and continuous development?
   • A.Discontinuity
   • B.Continuity
   • C.Stages
   • D.Maturation
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   Answer: B. Continuity

   Continuity suggests development occurs gradually rather than in distinct stages.

9. Question 9 · Physical Anthropology

   Which method involves long-term immersion in a community?
   • A.Survey research
   • B.Participant observation
   • C.Experimentation
   • D.Secondary analysis
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   Answer: B. Participant observation

   Participant observation allows researchers to live within and study a culture directly.

10. Question 10 · Physical Anthropology

    Which hominin species is known for early tool use?
    • A.Homo habilis
    • B.Homo sapiens
    • C.Homo erectus
    • D.Australopithecus
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    Answer: A. Homo habilis

    Homo habilis is known as “handy man” due to early tool use.

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