The Early Research That Lead to the Creation of the Internet

question 29

Multiple Choice

The early research that lead to the creation of the Internet ______.

• A) began in the 1980s
• B) was a result of J. Edgar Hoover's demand for new technologies
• C) happened over a span of 20 years
• D) started during the Cold War

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Definitions:

Binding Problem

The question of how the brain integrates information from different sensory modalities to produce a unified perception of an object.

Mechanism

An underlying process or system through which something operates or produces an effect, often explaining how or why a phenomenon occurs.

Attention

The act of intentionally directing one's attention to a specific part of the environment, while other aspects are neglected.

Dichotic Listening

A psychological test in which different messages are presented to each ear of the subject, used to study selective attention and the lateralization of brain function.