When One Hears the Word "Piano," Which Part of One's

question 15

Multiple Choice

When one hears the word "piano," which part of one's brain helps to link the word with a visual image of a piano, the sound of a piano, and other knowledge one has about pianos?

• A) the diencephalon
• B) the basal forebrain
• C) the association cortex
• D) the sensory cortex

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is only similar to the original conditioned stimulus with the conditioned response.

Stimulus Adaptation

The decrease in responsiveness of sensory receptors to a constant stimulus over time, leading to a diminished perception of the stimulus.

Response Generalization

The process by which a response applied to one stimulus becomes associated or elicited by other, similar stimuli.

Neurofeedback

Form of biofeedback using brain-scanning devices to provide feedback about brain activity in an effort to modify behavior.