Which of the Following Is False with Regard to the Neurological

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false with regard to the neurological explanations of criminal behavior?

• A) They point out that the human brain has a high level of plasticity and is shaped by its external environment.
• B) They focus on examining levels of neurotransmitters in the brain as well as levels of hormones in the body.
• C) They draw on various forms of learning theory, including classical and operant conditioning.
• D) They are concerned with understanding the areas of the brain.
• E) They suggest that people with higher levels of arousal are less responsive to punishment.

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear that are key to maintaining balance and sensing rotations of the head.

Sensory Receptors

Sensory receptors are specialized cells located throughout the body that detect changes in the environment and send information to the brain, initiating sensation and perception.

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a key component of physical stability and coordinated movement.

Tympanic Membrane

The tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum, is a thin layer that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.