Signals Generated by the Nervous System Are Called

question 67

Multiple Choice

Signals generated by the nervous system are called

• A) stimuli.
• B) nerve impulses.
• C) sense organs.
• D) nerves.

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Definitions:

Dual-Processing System

The concept in psychology that suggests there are two different systems in the brain for processing information: one that is fast, automatic, and nonconscious, and another that is slower, more deliberate, and conscious.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats on each rotation of the Earth roughly every 24 hours.

Narcolepsy

A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.

Sequential Processing

The cognitive ability to analyze and process information in a linear, step-by-step manner.