Which of the Following Functions Would MOST Likely Be Impaired

question 269

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions would MOST likely be impaired by damaging the reticular activating system?

• A) menstruation
• B) sleep-wake cycle
• C) visual sensory processing
• D) coordination of motor movement

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Definitions:

Auditory Discriminations

The ability to notice, compare, and distinguish between different sounds, integral to language development and communication.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive, below which it is not detected at all.

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce change, existing in forms such as chemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and nuclear.

Original Stimulus

The initial stimulus or environmental cue that elicits a natural, unlearned response in classical conditioning before any conditioning takes place.