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?

    <p>Hallucination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aphantasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Synthesia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hallmark feature of Anton's Syndrome?

    <p>Inability to recognize objects in peripheral vision (A)</p> 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?

    <p>Synthesia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by:

    <p>Vivid visual hallucinations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aphantasia refer to?

    <p>Lack of ability to form mental images or visualize scenarios (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Objects appearing smaller than they are (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Episodic Memory (C)</p> 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?

    <p>Cultural life script (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Amygdala (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Semantic Memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mental time travel (C)</p> 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?

    <p>Nicolas Rothen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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