The Nervous System Encodes Greater Intensity of a Given Stimulus

question 135

Multiple Choice

 The nervous system encodes greater intensity of a given stimulus by

• A) forming action potentials with higher peaks.
• B) forming action potentials that last a longer time.
• C) increasing the rate of firing.
• D) reducing the number of neurons that are responding.

Explain the concept of drive reduction and how it relates to motivated behavior.

Understand Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its criticisms.

Describe the overjustification effect and its potential impact on motivation.

Identify examples of behaviors motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

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