Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Latent content dreams are dreams in which certain aspects of wakefulness are maintained during a dream state. A person becomes aware of the fact that they are dreaming, and as such, they can control the dream’s content.
2. Many hallucinogens agonize the dopamine neurotransmitter system by blocking the reuptake of dopamine in the neuronal synapse.
3. Although there are a number of different techniques for hypnosis, the central feature of all hypnosis is clearing the mind in order to achieve a state of relaxed awareness and focus.
4. The conversion from sensory stimulus energy to action potential is known as transduction.
5. The activation of hair cells in the auditory system is a nonmechanical process.
1. False
This statement is false. Lucid dreams are dreams in which certain aspects of wakefulness are maintained during a dream state. A person becomes aware of the fact that they are dreaming, and as such, they can control the dream’s content.
2. False
This statement is false. Many stimulants agonize the dopamine neurotransmitter system by blocking the reuptake of dopamine in the neuronal synapse.
3. False
This statement is false. Although there are a number of different techniques for meditation, the central feature of all meditation is clearing the mind in order to achieve a state of relaxed awareness and focus.
4. True
This statement is true. The conversion from sensory stimulus energy to action potential is known as transduction.
5. False
This statement is false. The activation of hair cells in the auditory system is a mechanical process.
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