Which Term Means Reduced Sensitivity to Pain

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which term means reduced sensitivity to pain?

• A) Hyperpyrexia
• B) Hypertrophy
• C) Hypoalgesia
• D) Hypochondriac

Recognize significant figures and theories in the development of cognitive psychology.

Describe various methods and biases in problem-solving and decision-making.

Understand the implications of confirmation bias and methods to counteract it.

Comprehend the effects of bilingualism on language development and vocabulary acquisition.

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Definitions:

Tabula Rasa

Tabula rasa is a philosophical concept suggesting that the human mind starts as a blank slate, with knowledge and character formed through experience.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from a stimulus as it directly interacts with sensory receptors.

Retinal Image

The visual picture formed on the retina, the light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye, enabling sight.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.