A Type of Information Processing Wherein Information Is Relayed in a Stepwise

question 34

Multiple Choice

A type of information processing wherein information is relayed in a stepwise sequence, from one neuron to another or from one neuronal pool to the next, is called ________.

• A) reverberation
• B) parallel processing
• C) divergence
• D) serial processing
• E) convergence

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Definitions:

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

Repetitive Behaviors

Actions performed over and over again, which can be a characteristic of certain psychological conditions, such as OCD.

Obsessive Thoughts

Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that often cause distress or anxiety and may lead to compulsive behaviors in an attempt to alleviate the distress.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental disorder where individuals experience repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) they feel compelled to perform.