The Process of Receiving Information About and Making Sense of the World

question 146

Multiple Choice

The process of receiving information about and making sense of the world around us is called:

• A)social learning.
• B)perception.
• C)social identity.
• D)personal identity.
• E)projection.

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Definitions:

Alpha Rhythm

A type of brain wave pattern, typically in the frequency range of 8-12 Hz, observed in the electroencephalogram (EEG) of a relaxed and awake individual.

Beta Rhythm

Fast brain-wave activity pattern associated with a waking EEG.

Melatonin

A substance produced by the pineal gland that controls sleeping and waking patterns.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs in animals, such as testes in males and ovaries in females, responsible for producing gametes and hormones.