Regarding the Workings of Your Nervous Systems, Which of the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

Regarding the workings of your nervous systems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system work together to coordinate the body's internal reactions to events in the outside world.
• B) The two branches of the autonomic nervous system are always active.
• C) The somatic nervous system is made up of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches.
• D) The combined action of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches determines if your body is more or less relaxed or aroused.

Recognize the impact of attention and divided attention on task performance and memory.

Understand self-referent encoding and its effectiveness in memory recall.

Understand the levels of processing theory and its implications for memory longevity.

Describe the role of sensory, short-term, and long-term memory stores.

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicative of heart health and cardiovascular function.

Novel Object

An new or unfamiliar object that has not been previously encountered by an observer, often used in studies to test curiosity or learning.

Genetic Limit

The maximum potential for development that an individual's genetic makeup allows, considering external factors do not limit growth.

Reaction Range

The variability in the expression of inherited traits as they are influenced by environmental factors.