Assume That a Scientist Is Working on a Device to Route

question 461

Multiple Choice

Assume that a scientist is working on a device to route sounds directly to the brain to provide a type of hearing for people who are completely deaf.Which principle of sensory functioning would be most useful to the scientist in achieving her goal?

• A) selective attention
• B) data reduction
• C) sensory adaptation
• D) sensory localization

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Definitions:

Blood Cells

Cells found in the bloodstream, including red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport, white blood cells involved in fighting infections, and platelets critical for blood clotting.

Hallucinogenic Experiences

Sensory experiences induced by substances that cause hallucinations, altering one's perception of reality.

Brain Receptors

Proteins located on or within brain cells that receive and respond to chemical signals.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, playing a key role in how brain cells communicate with each other.