The Posterior Parietal Cortex ____

question 66

Multiple Choice

 The posterior parietal cortex ____.

• A) is the main area for touch and other body information
• B) keeps track of the position of the body relative to the world
• C) is active during preparations for a movement and less active during movement itself
• D) responds to lights, noises, and other signals for a movement.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in communication between neurons following a short, intense stimulation, believed to be a cellular basis for learning and memory.

Neural Basis

Neural basis pertains to the underlying neurological structures and functions that support cognitive processes, behaviors, and emotions.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process in which information is repeated over and over as a possible way of learning and remembering it.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and epinephrine, that prepare the body for a fight or flight response.