What Does Research Regarding the Behaviour of the Parents of Children

question 47

Multiple Choice

What does research regarding the behaviour of the parents of children with autism spectrum disorder suggest?

• A)Autism is the result of cold and aloof parenting.
• B)Autism is not the result of parenting behaviours.
• C)Autism is the result of a complex interaction of genetics and parenting style.
• D)Autism is the result of an overindulgent parenting style.

Explain the role of action potentials and receptor potentials in transmitting sensory information to the central nervous system.

Identify the role and mechanism of pheromones in inter-species communication.

Describe the anatomical structure and physiological function of the vomeronasal organ in animals.

Understand the specificity of receptor proteins in the detection and discrimination of various stimuli.

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Definitions:

Sensory Storage

The shortest-term element of memory, where sensory information is held just long enough to be processed for basic physical characteristics.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory.

Retrieval

The process of getting information out of memory storage and back into conscious awareness, an essential component of remembering.

Working Memory

An active processing system that allows manipulation of different types of information to keep it available for current use.