When a person is exposed to a novel stimulus:
A) there are profound psychological reactions but little effect is noted in human physiology
B) only simple orienting reflexes occur
C) little attention on the conscious level occurs
D) physiological response is low until the meaningfulness of the stimulus is determined
E) there is an actual increase in sensory sensitivity
E
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b. The eyes move rapidly side to side even when we try to hold them steady. c. Different colors of light travel at different speeds. d. Most people's eyes are not exactly symmetrical.
Thinking about thinking is called ____
a. magical thinking b. meta-cognition c. counterregulation d. information overload
Why is the case of Phineas Gage significant to the study of self-perception?
What will be an ideal response?
Which effect would be considered to be antagonistic?
A. Blocking the synthesis of neurotransmitters B. Stimulating the release of neurotransmitters C. Blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters D. Interfering with the breakdown of neurotransmitters