Another Term for Neuron Firing Is

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Multiple Choice

Another term for neuron firing is:

• A) action potential
• B) somatic potential
• C) resting membrane potential
• D) efferent arc

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Definitions:

Masking Stimulus

A stimulus that inhibits the perception of another stimulus, making it difficult or impossible to process on a conscious level.

Subliminal Messages

Stimuli or signals below the threshold of conscious awareness, designed to influence thoughts, feelings, or actions without being directly noticed.

Conscious Perception

the awareness of one's environment and one's own sensations, thoughts, and feelings at any given moment.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation that must occur before you can experience a sensation.