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What is the term for the space between the end of a nerve cell and another cell?
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?
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?
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?
Which condition involves perceptions without adequate external stimuli?
What term describes a condition where individuals lack the ability to visualize mental images?
What term describes a condition where individuals lack the ability to visualize mental images?
Which phenomenon involves merging sensations such as hearing colors or seeing sounds?
Which phenomenon involves merging sensations such as hearing colors or seeing sounds?
What is the hallmark feature of Anton's Syndrome?
What is the hallmark feature of Anton's Syndrome?
Which perceptual phenomenon involves involuntary experiences in a second pathway due to stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway?
Which perceptual phenomenon involves involuntary experiences in a second pathway due to stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway?
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by:
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by:
What does Aphantasia refer to?
What does Aphantasia refer to?
Which perceptual phenomenon causes distortions in visual perception and sense of one's own body?
Which perceptual phenomenon causes distortions in visual perception and sense of one's own body?
In the context of perceptual phenomena, what does Micropsia refer to?
In the context of perceptual phenomena, what does Micropsia refer to?
Which type of memory involves self-knowing or remembering, and includes the experience of mental time travel?
Which type of memory involves self-knowing or remembering, and includes the experience of mental time travel?
What is a common explanation for the enhanced memory of adolescence and young adulthood experienced by individuals over 40, known as the Reminiscence Bump?
What is a common explanation for the enhanced memory of adolescence and young adulthood experienced by individuals over 40, known as the Reminiscence Bump?
Which brain structure is associated with the increased memory consolidation linked to emotional events?
Which brain structure is associated with the increased memory consolidation linked to emotional events?
What type of memory involves accessing knowledge about the world that is not tied to personal experiences?
What type of memory involves accessing knowledge about the world that is not tied to personal experiences?
What cognitive phenomenon describes the experience of reconnecting with past events by mentally traveling back in time?
What cognitive phenomenon describes the experience of reconnecting with past events by mentally traveling back in time?
Which researcher found that 'extra-perceptive' experiences can enhance information coding and improve memory retention, especially in visual memory?
Which researcher found that 'extra-perceptive' experiences can enhance information coding and improve memory retention, especially in visual memory?
