Rank the Following Activating Groups in Order of Decreasing Strength

question 3

Multiple Choice

Rank the following activating groups in order of decreasing strength of activation,listing the most activating first.

• A)IV > II > III > I
• B)II > III > IV > I
• C)III > IV > II > I
• D)II > IV > III > I

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Definitions:

Opponent-Process Theory

Opponent-Process Theory is a psychological and neurological model explaining how the perception of colors is controlled by two opposing systems in the brain, creating a balance between excitatory and inhibitory processes.

Color Receptors

Cells in the retina (cones) that are sensitive to specific wavelengths of light, allowing for the perception of different colors.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is instrumental in converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a critical role in sound perception by facilitating the mechanical-to-neural signal translation.