Synapse and Perception Process Quiz

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What is the term for the space between the end of a nerve cell and another cell?

Sensory distortion

Synapse (correct)

Neurotransmitter

Perception

Which term refers to an increased sensitivity to stimuli?

Micropsia

Hypoacusis

Xanthopsia

Hyperaesthesia (correct)

What is the term for a misinterpretation of stimuli from an external object?

Synthesia

Illusion (correct)

Aphantasia

Hallucination

Which condition involves perceptions without adequate external stimuli?

Hallucination Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a condition where individuals lack the ability to visualize mental images?

Aphantasia Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon involves merging sensations such as hearing colors or seeing sounds?

Synthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark feature of Anton's Syndrome?

Inability to recognize objects in peripheral vision Signup and view all the answers

Which perceptual phenomenon involves involuntary experiences in a second pathway due to stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway?

Synthesia Signup and view all the answers

Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by:

Vivid visual hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What does Aphantasia refer to?

Lack of ability to form mental images or visualize scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Which perceptual phenomenon causes distortions in visual perception and sense of one's own body?

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

In the context of perceptual phenomena, what does Micropsia refer to?

Objects appearing smaller than they are Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory involves self-knowing or remembering, and includes the experience of mental time travel?

Episodic Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is a common explanation for the enhanced memory of adolescence and young adulthood experienced by individuals over 40, known as the Reminiscence Bump?

Cultural life script Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure is associated with the increased memory consolidation linked to emotional events?

Amygdala Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory involves accessing knowledge about the world that is not tied to personal experiences?

Semantic Memory Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive phenomenon describes the experience of reconnecting with past events by mentally traveling back in time?

Mental time travel Signup and view all the answers

Which researcher found that 'extra-perceptive' experiences can enhance information coding and improve memory retention, especially in visual memory?

Nicolas Rothen Signup and view all the answers