Physiological Measures

question 24

Multiple Choice

Physiological measures

• A) have been used less frequently since the advent of virtual reality assessments.
• B) have been demonstrated to be useful in only a few instances.
• C) are mainly used by individuals involved in law enforcement.
• D) are being used more often as clinicians become involved in treatment of disorders with clear physiological components.

Compare the response times and effects of the endocrine and nervous systems.

Identify the mechanisms through which hormones exert their effects, including second messengers.

Describe the concept of feedback loops in hormone regulation.

Understand the chemical classifications of hormones and their modes of action.

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Definitions:

Additive Colour Mixing

A method of creating color by mixing a number of different light colors, with shades from red, green, and blue being typical primary colors used in this process.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.

Sensory Input

The information received by the sensory organs and transmitted to the brain.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual clarity in bright light conditions.