What Does Light Therapy Do in Resetting Circadian Rhythms

question 153

Multiple Choice

What does light therapy do in resetting circadian rhythms?

• A) light resets the internal timing clock
• B) light resets the basal ganglia
• C) light resets the suprachiasmatic nucleus
• D) light resets the retina

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory, such as transforming thoughts into a sequence of words.

Attention

The cognitive process of concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.

Sensory Store

The initial process of storing sensory information after it is received, lasting for a very brief period.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.