In a Signal Detection Task, the Participant Doesn't Detect a Signal

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a signal detection task, the participant doesn't detect a signal but a signal was present. This is called a _______________.

• A) hit
• B) false alarm
• C) miss
• D) correct rejection

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a phase of sleep characterized by dream activity, muscle paralysis, and rapid movement of the eyes.

N2 Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by specific brain wave patterns known as sleep spindles and K-complexes, marking a deeper sleep than N1.

N1 Sleep

The initial stage of the sleep cycle, characterized by light sleep from which an individual can be easily awakened.

Genital Arousal

The physical and physiological response of the genital organs in anticipation of or in response to sexual stimulation.