Central Processing, One of the Major Components of Information Processing

question 59

Multiple Choice

Central processing, one of the major components of information processing, is best described as the

• A) auditory perception of a stimulus.
• B) visual perception of a stimulus.
• C) classification of a stimulus through the use of memory, reasoning, and evaluation.
• D) choice of a single response from among many possible responses.

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Definitions:

Nociceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.

Thermoreceptor

A type of sensory receptor specialized to detect changes in temperature.

Meissner's Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to light touch and texture.

Hypodermis

The deepest layer of the skin, composed of fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and cushioning for the body.