According to the Law of Specific Nerve Energies, the Brain

question 54

Multiple Choice

 According to the law of specific nerve energies, the brain tells the difference between one sensory modality and another by ____.

• A) which neurotransmitter is released
• B) which neurons are active
• C) the velocity of the action potentials
• D) the amplitude of the action potentials

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Definitions:

Testable Hypothesis

A proposition that can be put to a trial to determine validity or falsehood through empirical evidence and experimentation.

Systematic Data Collection

A structured and organized method of gathering and analyzing data to ensure consistency, reliability, and validity of research findings.

Report Bias

The tendency to have inaccuracies in the reporting of data or results, often due to subjective judgment, leading to misrepresented findings.

Anecdotal Evidence

Evidence based on personal accounts or stories rather than hard data or research, often considered less reliable.