Which of the Following Is True of the Process of Sensory

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the process of sensory transduction?

• A) Receptors show action potentials to external stimuli.
• B) The intensity of an external stimulus is related to the firing rate of the receptor.
• C) An external stimulus is converted into changes in receptor membrane potential.
• D) Most receptors show an action potential when stimulated with an external stimulus.
• E) Transduction refers to the speed at which a sensory message travels toward the brain.

---

Definitions:

Motivational Theories

Theories that explain what drives individuals to initiate, direct, and sustain behaviors to meet their needs and goals.

Theory X

A management assumption that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if possible, hence the need for control and direct supervision.

Theory Y

A management approach that assumes employees are inherently motivated and enjoy their job responsibilities, advocating for a participative style of management.

Generation X

The demographic cohort following the baby boomers, typically defined as individuals born from the early-to-mid 1960s to the early 1980s.