Messages Are Often Distorted for a Number of Reasons, Including

question 43

Multiple Choice

Messages are often distorted for a number of reasons, including all except:

• A) We try to simplify
• B) We are apprehensive
• C) We don't want to admit we didn't hear everything
• D) We paraphrase as needed

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Definitions:

Neurons

The basic units of the nervous system; cells that receive, integrate, and transmit information in the nervous system. Neurons operate through electrical impulses, communicate with other neurons through chemical signals, and form neural networks.

Sensory Information

Data received by the sensory organs (like eyes, skin, ears) and transmitted to the brain for processing and interpretation.

Presynaptic Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals to a synapse, the junction between two nerve cells, to communicate with postsynaptic neurons.

Reception Phase

The initial stage in the process of a stimulus being received by a sensory system and recognized by the brain.