Sensory Functioning Flashcards

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What is adaptation?

Adjustment of living with other living things and environmental conditions.

What does arousal refer to in a psychological context?

Condition in which the cortical area of the brain receives and responds appropriately to stimuli.

What does auditory pertain to?

Hearing.

What is disturbed sensory perception?

A state in which the individual or group experiences or is at risk for a change in the amount, pattern, or interpretation of incoming stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

What does gustatory pertain to?

Taste. Signup and view all the answers

What is kinesthesia?

Awareness of the positioning of body parts and body movement. Signup and view all the answers

What does olfactory pertain to?

Smell. Signup and view all the answers

What is proprioception?

Description of the sense of the movements and position of the body and its limbs, independent of vision. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reticular activating system (RAS)?

Network of neurons in the core of the brainstem that regulates incoming sensory stimuli and level of arousal. Signup and view all the answers

What is sensoristasis?

Arousal state of the reticular activating system; general drive state. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sensory deficit?

Impaired or absent functioning of one or more senses. Signup and view all the answers

What is sensory deprivation?

Condition resulting from decreased sensory input or input that is monotonous, unpatterned, or meaningless. Signup and view all the answers

What is sensory overload?

Condition resulting from excessive sensory input to which the brain is unable to meaningfully respond. Signup and view all the answers

What is sensory reception?

The process of receiving data about the internal and external environment through the senses. Signup and view all the answers

What is stereognosis?

The sense that perceives the solidity of objects, their size, shape, and texture. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stimulus?

Agent, act, or other influence capable of initiating a response by the nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

What does tactile pertain to?

Touch. Signup and view all the answers

What does visceral pertain to?

Inner organs. Signup and view all the answers

A hospital client has been awakened at night by the alarm on his roommate's intravenous pump. This client was aroused by brain action in his...

Reticular activating system (RAS) Signup and view all the answers

A special needs child has been placed in a classroom with other special needs children. The classroom is noisy with a high level of activity, and the child appears to have difficulty concentrating on his work. What is the child likely experiencing?

Sensory overload Signup and view all the answers

When a person selects, organizes, and interprets sensory stimuli, the process is termed?

Perception Signup and view all the answers

A resident of a long-term care facility has moderate hearing loss. When communicating with this resident, what should the nurse do?

Minimize background noises and ensure that lighting is adequate to see the nurse's face. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sensory Functioning Concepts

Adaptation: Adjustment process of living organisms to environmental conditions and interactions with other living things.
Arousal: Brain's cortical area response to stimuli; essential for maintaining alertness and attention.
Auditory: Relates specifically to the sense of hearing.
Disturbed Sensory Perception: State where an individual risks or experiences changes in sensory input interpretation or patterns.
Gustatory: Pertaining to the sense of taste.
Kinesthesia: Awareness of body parts' positioning and movements; crucial for coordination.
Olfactory: Relates to the sense of smell.
Proprioception: Subconscious awareness of body movement and limb positioning; operates independently of vision.
Reticular Activating System (RAS): Neuronal network in the brainstem managing sensory stimuli monitoring and arousal levels.
Sensoristasis: General arousal state governed by the RAS; impacts overall alertness.
Sensory Deficit: Impairment or absence in the functioning of one or more senses.
Sensory Deprivation: Condition resulting from reduced sensory input, which may be monotonous or meaningless.
Sensory Overload: Occurs when excessive sensory input prevents meaningful response from the brain.
Sensory Reception: Initial data reception about potential physical or psychological injury risks through the senses.
Stereognosis: The ability to perceive object solidity, size, shape, and texture through touch.
Stimulus: An agent or influence that can elicit a response from the nervous system.
Tactile: Pertaining specifically to the sense of touch.
Visceral: Relates to sensations experienced from inner organs.

Application Scenarios

Reticular Activating System in Action: Brain action mediated by RAS indicated when a patient is woken by an intravenous pump alarm.
Sensory Overload in Children: In noisy, active classrooms, children with special needs may struggle to concentrate due to overwhelming sensory input.
Process of Sensory Perception: Involves conscious selection, organization, and interpretation of sensory data; reliant on fully functioning sensory organs and neural pathways.
Communication with Hearing-Impaired Individuals: Important to minimize background noise and ensure adequate lighting to facilitate communication; written methods alone may not suffice.

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This quiz focuses on key terms related to sensory functioning, providing definitions for each word. Enhance your understanding of concepts like adaptation, arousal, auditory, and disturbed sensory perception. Perfect for students studying psychology or related fields.