John Is in Biology Class Trying to Listen to the Lecture

question 73

Multiple Choice

John is in biology class trying to listen to the lecture. He is having difficulty following because he stayed up most of the night studying for an economics test. This best exemplifies _______ noise.

• A) external
• B) psychological
• C) physiological
• D) environmental

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Definitions:

Deep Brain Stimulation

Procedure to treat depression in which electrodes are surgically implanted in specific areas of the brain and connected to a pulse generator that is placed under the skin and stimulates these brain areas.

High-Intensity Magnetic Pulses

A non-invasive treatment method using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain for various conditions.

Electrodes

Conductive materials that allow the flow of electric current, used in various applications including medical devices and batteries.

Psychosurgery

Rare treatment for mental disorders in which a neurosurgeon attempts to destroy small areas of the brain thought to be involved in a patient’s symptoms.