In Order to Determine Brain Efficiency, Reaction Times Have Been

question 109

Multiple Choice

In order to determine brain efficiency, reaction times have been measured by which of the following techniques?

• A)the amount of time it takes a person to press a key to indicate whether a line segment is shorter than another
• B)the amount of time between blinks of the eye when puffs of air make contact with the eye
• C)the amount of parasympathetic nervous system activity shown following exposure to a surprise
• D)the amount of time it takes a person to become classically conditioned to a buzzer

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Definitions:

Intentional Action

Behavior performed with a goal in mind, involving cognitive processes such as planning and decision-making.

Disequilibrium

In the context of developmental psychology, this term refers to a state of cognitive imbalance that prompts learning and adjustment, as theorized by Jean Piaget.

Cognitive Growth

The expansion of mental abilities and processing capacities, often through learning, experience, and maturity.

Synaptic Growth

The development and strengthening of synapses, which are the connections between neurons in the brain.