The Gate-Control Theory Attempts to Explain How

question 62

Multiple Choice

The gate-control theory attempts to explain how

• A) certain nerve cells in the brain respond to specific features of a visual stimulus.
• B) the nervous system blocks or allows pain signals to pass to the brain.
• C) the perception of pitch is related to the specific area of the basilar membrane that is activated.
• D) taste depends on pairs of opposing neural processes.

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Definitions:

Biological Determinism

The idea that biological factors such as genetic makeup determine human behavior and societal roles.

Hard Deviance

Activities or behaviors that strongly deviate from societal norms and are often perceived as being harmful or criminal by the general public.

Social Norms

Shared rules or guidelines that prescribe appropriate behavior in social situations and contexts.

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear, often an irrational one, that some evil threatens the well-being of society, usually stirred up by media and politicians.