Interpreting new sensory information within the framework of a past memory illustrates
A) accommodation
B) top-down processing
C) Weber's law
D) sensory adaptation
Ans: B) top-down processing
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lower cholesterol levels and improved lung function estrogen production and the additional X chromosome better osmoregulation and lower trans fat postmenopausal hormone levels and increased body water
Psychophysiological assessment techniques are used to
a. determine the physiological causes of psychological disorders. b. measure bodily changes, such as heart rate and anxiety, associated with psychological processes. c. analyze the functioning of the brain to determine if brain damage or abnormalities contribute to psychological disorders. d. ensure that both the body and the mind respond appropriately to stress.