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Which term refers to the detection of physical energy by the sensory organs?
Which term refers to the detection of physical energy by the sensory organs?
What is the process by which the nervous system converts an external energy into excitation or inhibition of neurons in the brain?
What is the process by which the nervous system converts an external energy into excitation or inhibition of neurons in the brain?
What is the brain's interpretation of raw sensory information called?
What is the brain's interpretation of raw sensory information called?
What happens when perception does not match reality?
What happens when perception does not match reality?
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What is a specialized cell that transduces a specific stimulus called?
What is a specialized cell that transduces a specific stimulus called?
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When is the activation of our senses greatest when we first detect the stimulus?
When is the activation of our senses greatest when we first detect the stimulus?
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What is the study of physical stimuli and their interactions with our sensory systems called?
What is the study of physical stimuli and their interactions with our sensory systems called?
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Which term refers to the weakening of the response to a stimulus after the initial activation?
Which term refers to the weakening of the response to a stimulus after the initial activation?
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What is the term used to describe the brain's interpretation of raw sensory information that does not match reality?
What is the term used to describe the brain's interpretation of raw sensory information that does not match reality?
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What is the term used to describe the activation of our senses when we first detect a stimulus?
What is the term used to describe the activation of our senses when we first detect a stimulus?
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Which part of the ear converts vibration into neural activity?
Which part of the ear converts vibration into neural activity?
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What is the term for hearing loss caused by something that stops sound from getting through the outer or middle ear?
What is the term for hearing loss caused by something that stops sound from getting through the outer or middle ear?
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What is the term for hearing loss caused by damaged hair cells?
What is the term for hearing loss caused by damaged hair cells?
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Which theory explains that specific locations along the basilar membrane match specific tones and pitches?
Which theory explains that specific locations along the basilar membrane match specific tones and pitches?
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Which theory explains that the rate of action potentials is related to pitch?
Which theory explains that the rate of action potentials is related to pitch?
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What are the chemical senses that are stimulated by chemicals rather than by light or sound waves?
What are the chemical senses that are stimulated by chemicals rather than by light or sound waves?
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How many basic tastes are we sensitive to?
How many basic tastes are we sensitive to?
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What are the sense receptors in the tongue that respond to different tastes called?
What are the sense receptors in the tongue that respond to different tastes called?
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Where does the perception of smell and taste occur in the brain?
Where does the perception of smell and taste occur in the brain?
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What is the term for our kinesthetic sense that helps us keep track of our location and movement?
What is the term for our kinesthetic sense that helps us keep track of our location and movement?
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Which theory suggests that our perception of color is based on three primary colors: blue, green, and red?
Which theory suggests that our perception of color is based on three primary colors: blue, green, and red?
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What is the term for the lowest level of a stimulus that we can detect at above chance performance?
What is the term for the lowest level of a stimulus that we can detect at above chance performance?
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What is the term for the smallest change in intensity of a stimulus that we can detect?
What is the term for the smallest change in intensity of a stimulus that we can detect?
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Which theory views attention as a bottleneck through which only the most important information passes?
Which theory views attention as a bottleneck through which only the most important information passes?
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What is the term for the failure to detect stimuli that are in plain sight when our attention is focused elsewhere?
What is the term for the failure to detect stimuli that are in plain sight when our attention is focused elsewhere?
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Which theory proposes a constant proportional relationship between the just noticeable difference (JND) and stimulus intensity?
Which theory proposes a constant proportional relationship between the just noticeable difference (JND) and stimulus intensity?
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What is the term for the condition where people experience a cross-model sensation, like hearing sound when they see colors?
What is the term for the condition where people experience a cross-model sensation, like hearing sound when they see colors?
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Which theory suggests that we perceive color as either red vs. yellow, blue vs. yellow, or black vs. white?
Which theory suggests that we perceive color as either red vs. yellow, blue vs. yellow, or black vs. white?
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What is the term for our ability to detect important information in a noisy place, such as hearing our names in a conversation that doesn't involve us?
What is the term for our ability to detect important information in a noisy place, such as hearing our names in a conversation that doesn't involve us?
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What is the term for the inability to see, which can result from various visual impairments?
What is the term for the inability to see, which can result from various visual impairments?
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How did phrenologists assess the brain in the practice of phrenology?
How did phrenologists assess the brain in the practice of phrenology?
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What did phrenologists associate with the bumps on the skull?
What did phrenologists associate with the bumps on the skull?
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What was the outcome of the practice of phrenology?
What was the outcome of the practice of phrenology?
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What are neuropsychology tests used for?
What are neuropsychology tests used for?
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What must be considered when designing neuropsychology tests?
What must be considered when designing neuropsychology tests?
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In what context are neuropsychology tests used in animal studies?
In what context are neuropsychology tests used in animal studies?
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What is the purpose of brain scans?
What is the purpose of brain scans?
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning and memory?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning and memory?
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Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory and causes a calming effect?
Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory and causes a calming effect?
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Which neurotransmitter influences arousal, selective attention, sleep, and memory?
Which neurotransmitter influences arousal, selective attention, sleep, and memory?
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with brain arousal, mood, hunger, and sleep?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with brain arousal, mood, hunger, and sleep?
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in motor function and reward?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in motor function and reward?
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood, temperature regulation, aggression, and sleep cycles?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood, temperature regulation, aggression, and sleep cycles?
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Which type of neuropeptide relieves pain?
Which type of neuropeptide relieves pain?
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Which brain imaging technique relies on magnetic fields to indirectly visualize brain structure?
Which brain imaging technique relies on magnetic fields to indirectly visualize brain structure?
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What brain imaging technique measures changes in blood oxygen level as an indirect correlation of neural activity?
What brain imaging technique measures changes in blood oxygen level as an indirect correlation of neural activity?
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Which brain imaging technique measures changes in brain activity by examining the consumption of radioactive glucose-like molecules?
Which brain imaging technique measures changes in brain activity by examining the consumption of radioactive glucose-like molecules?
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Which brain imaging technique applies strong and rapidly changing magnetic fields to the surface of the skull to enhance or interrupt brain functions?
Which brain imaging technique applies strong and rapidly changing magnetic fields to the surface of the skull to enhance or interrupt brain functions?
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Which brain imaging technique measures tiny magnetic fields to detect electrical activity in the brain and the rest of the nervous system?
Which brain imaging technique measures tiny magnetic fields to detect electrical activity in the brain and the rest of the nervous system?
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What is the term for the space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel?
What is the term for the space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel?
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What is the term for the electrochemical impulse traveling down the membrane of a neuron that results in a neurotransmitter release?
What is the term for the electrochemical impulse traveling down the membrane of a neuron that results in a neurotransmitter release?
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What part of the brain is responsible for speech comprehension?
What part of the brain is responsible for speech comprehension?
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Which part of the brain is involved in movement and muscle control?
Which part of the brain is involved in movement and muscle control?
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Which part of the brain plays a key role in fear, excitement, and arousal?
Which part of the brain plays a key role in fear, excitement, and arousal?
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Which part of the brain connects the cerebral cortex and spinal cord?
Which part of the brain connects the cerebral cortex and spinal cord?
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What is the thick bundle of nerves that conveys signals between the brain and the body called?
What is the thick bundle of nerves that conveys signals between the brain and the body called?
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Which part of the nervous system controls and coordinates voluntary movement?
Which part of the nervous system controls and coordinates voluntary movement?
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Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and releases hormones that influence growth and reproductive functions?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and releases hormones that influence growth and reproductive functions?
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Which sex hormone is involved in sex drive, muscle mass, and development of secondary sex characteristics in males?
Which sex hormone is involved in sex drive, muscle mass, and development of secondary sex characteristics in males?
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What is the term for the observable expression of our genetic makeup?
What is the term for the observable expression of our genetic makeup?
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