If the Brain Can Be Considered a Busy Factory That

question 57

Multiple Choice

If the brain can be considered a busy factory that takes in and processes information, which of the following would occur during the synaptic state in Stokes's working memory concept?

• A) The factory machines would consume electricity.
• B) The factory machines would produce electricity.
• C) Machines would shut down for material resupply.
• D) An alarm would sound signaling system overload.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple tasks and performing worse on complex tasks.

Dominant Response

In social psychology, the most common or likely behavior a person displays in response to a specific stimulus or situation.

Arousal

Refers to the physiological and psychological state of being awoken or stimulated to action.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist known for his research on conformity and social pressure.