The Response of Every Sensory Receptor Is Governed by the Law

question 91

Essay

The response of every sensory receptor is governed by the law of specific nerve energies. Explain this law and its consequence for a receptor's response to low -and high -intensity stimuli, along with the general process of sensory transduction.

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Definitions:

Behavioural Component

The observable actions or reactions of an individual, often in response to external stimuli or internal states, as part of a broader behavioural pattern.

James-Lange Theory

A hypothesis proposing that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of internal and external events or stimuli, encompassing thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation or response of the autonomic nervous system, often in reaction to stress, resulting in physiological changes like increased heart rate or sweating.