Chronometric Methods Are Based on the Assumption That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Chronometric methods are based on the assumption that

• A)inferences about mental representations can be made based on the speed with which participants make particular judgments.
• B)the greater the number of mental operations necessary to complete a task,the more quickly a response can be generated.
• C)cognitive activities are serial processes rather than parallel processes.
• D)information-processing resources are limited when more than one task is given at a time.

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Definitions:

Thalamic Nuclei

Collections of neurons in the thalamus involved in relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Ventral Posterior Nucleus

A thalamic nucleus that plays a key role in processing sensory information from the body.

Visual Impulses

Signals transmitted from the retina to the brain, allowing for the perception of sight.

Lateral Hemispheres

Regions of the cerebellum involved in planning, executing, and learning motor movements.