From the Auditory Nerve, Information Is Passed Through a Sequence

question 12

Multiple Choice

From the auditory nerve, information is passed through a sequence of subcortical structures. Which of the following reflects the correct sequence?

• A) medial geniculate nucleus, cochlear nucleus, superior olivary nucleus, inferior colliculus
• B) cochlear nucleus, superior olivary nucleus, inferior colliculus, medial geniculate nucleus
• C) superior olivary nucleus, medial geniculate nucleus, cochlear nucleus, inferior colliculus
• D) medial geniculate nucleus, inferior colliculus, cochlear nucleus, superior olivary nucleus

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Definitions:

Punishment

An event that decreases the behavior it follows.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Generalization

The process of applying the outcome of a particular instance to a broader range of similar instances.

Cognitive Processes

Cognitive processes encompass the mental actions involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.