The Act of Sensing the External World Requires

question 15

Multiple Choice

The act of sensing the external world requires:

• A)Brain networks that receive, interpret, and act on signals
• B)Specialized cells
• C)Particular physical phenomena
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

William McDougall

A psychologist known for his work on social psychology and introducing the concept of the "group mind" and the theory of instincts.

Human Instincts

Innate, biologically determined and genetically programmed behaviors that are essential for the survival and reproduction of humans.

Motivational Processes

The procedures, mechanisms, or sequences of events that lead to motivated behavior, including the initiation, direction, intensity, and persistence of actions.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by internal or external factors.