In a Signal-Detection Task, the Participant Says That He Detects

question 358

Multiple Choice

In a signal-detection task, the participant says that he detects a signal when no signal was present. This is called a:

• A) correct rejection.
• B) miss.
• C) hit.
• D) false alarm.

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Definitions:

Insulates

Refers to the process or material used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one area to another.

Neural Message

The transmission of information through neurons, involving electrical impulses and chemical signals.

Substantia Nigra

A brain structure located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward, addiction, and movement.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.