The Thalamus and Hypothalamus Are the Two Subdivisions of The

question 49

Multiple Choice

The thalamus and hypothalamus are the two subdivisions of the:

• A)myelencephalon.
• B)metencephalon.
• C)diencephalon.
• D)telencephalon.

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Definitions:

Context Effects

Refers to how the context in which a stimulus occurs can affect the perception of this stimulus.

Perceptual Adaptation

The ability of the body to adjust to an environment by filtering out distractions, allowing for greater focus on particular stimuli.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.

Bottom-Up Processing

A type of information processing that begins with sensory input and builds up to the formation of perception in the brain.