The Process by Which Each Half of the Brain Becomes

question 78

Multiple Choice

The process by which each half of the brain becomes specialized for certain functions:

• A)programmed neuronal death
• B)synaptic pruning
• C)lateralization
• D)niche picking

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Definitions:

Cognitive Interpretation

The mental process of assigning meaning to experiences, perceptions, and information, influencing one's reaction and understanding.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that proposes emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently in response to a stimulus.

Autonomic Activation

The activation or response of the autonomic nervous system, including physiological changes such as heart rate and respiration rate, typically in reaction to stress or emotional arousal.

Emotional Experience

The complex state of consciousness or feeling resulting from the body's reactions to external stimuli, characterized by psychological changes and often accompanied by various physiological responses.