The Fact That All Aspects of the Perception Process Are

question 16

Multiple Choice

The fact that all aspects of the perception process are extremely selective is referred to as _____.

• A) perceptual selectivity
• B) sensory screening
• C) ego defenses
• D) perceptual defenses
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse, facilitating the transmission of impulses across synapses to another nerve, muscle, or gland.

Synapse

(SIN-aps) The junction where the axon terminal of a sending neuron communicates with a receiving neuron across the synaptic cleft.

Resting Potential

The slight negative electrical potential of the axon membrane of a neuron at rest, about –70 millivolts.

At Rest

A state where an object or individual is not in motion, or is experiencing mental or physical tranquility.