Processing part of a sensory input for additional details at the expense of others parts involves ________________
a. search c. selective attention
b. signal separation d. shifting where you are looking
Answer: c
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a) hypothalamus
b) cortex
c) lateral hypothalamus
d) ventromedial hypothalamus
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a. sleep apnea b. insomnia c. narcolepsy d. hypermnesia
An "environmental factor" explanation for the racial differences in IQ scores would focus on:
a. hormonal differences c. poverty's impact b. genetic differences d. biological factors