Activating Influences of Androgens on the Nervous System Occur When

question 24

Multiple Choice

Activating influences of androgens on the nervous system occur when

• A) fluctuations in sex-linked hormones influence brain and behavioral responses.
• B) differences in brain structure result in gender differences in abilities.
• C) individuals self-socialize as a result of sex-linked hormonal influences.
• D) sex-linked hormones affect brain differentiation.

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Definitions:

Psychological Intensity

The degree of strength or force of psychological phenomena, such as emotions, motivations, or experiences.

Stimulus Intensity

The magnitude or strength of a stimulus, which can influence the reaction or response it elicits.

Logarithm

The power to which a base number must be raised to produce a given number.

Fechner's Law

A principle in psychophysics stating that the perceived intensity of a stimulus changes in proportion to the logarithm of the actual stimulus intensity.