Exam 2: Physiology, Psychophysics, and the Science of Mind

It seemed critical for scientists to find specificity in the brain and nervous system, perhaps because it suggested a lawfulness in the operation of mind and body. Describe the several discoveries that led to a recognition of specificity.

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Several discoveries have contributed to the recognition of specificity in the brain and nervous system. One of the key findings was the identification of specific neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and dopamine, which are responsible for transmitting signals between neurons in a specific and targeted manner. This discovery helped to demonstrate that the brain and nervous system operate according to specific chemical pathways and interactions.

Another important discovery was the mapping of the sensory and motor cortices in the brain, which revealed that different regions of the brain are responsible for processing specific sensory information and controlling specific motor functions. This provided evidence for the specificity of brain function and the localization of different cognitive and motor processes.

Additionally, the discovery of specific receptor sites for neurotransmitters and hormones further demonstrated the specificity of signaling in the brain and nervous system. This finding showed that different cells and regions of the brain have specific receptors that respond to specific neurotransmitters and hormones, leading to targeted and specific effects on neural function.

Overall, these discoveries have contributed to the understanding of specificity in the brain and nervous system, highlighting the lawfulness in the operation of the mind and body and providing a foundation for further research and advancements in neuroscience.

The point at which a person can reliably discriminate between two stimuli is called the

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The precursor field to scientific psychology that measured the relationships between physical stimuli and the psychological response to those stimuli was called

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What were the two pieces of Fechner's insight and why was that insight important for scientific psychology?

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Psychologists use different terms such as frequency and pitch and wavelength and hue because

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Jean-Baptiste and Simon Ernest Aubertin were early advocates for

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Describe how psychophysical methods could be used to reduce the size of the beef patty in a McDonald's hamburger so that no one would notice and you would save McDonald's millions of dollars every day.

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Fechner's important insight of October 22, 1850 was that

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The color vision theory that best accounted for color afterimages and complementary colors was the

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What is the name of the auditory theory which proposed that sound perception was the result of a matching of the firing rate of impulses from the basilar membrane with the frequency of the incoming sound?

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The color theory that proposed the existence of three different kinds of nerves in the retina, sensitive to red, green, and blue, was proposed by

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Discuss the work of Pierre Flourens and Paul Broca as it supported or refuted the phrenological ideas of Gall.

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Paul Broca's study of his famous patient Leborgne (Tan) was important in providing convincing evidence for

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Working independently, Bell and Magendie discovered that

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A psychophysical method to determine the absolute threshold is the method of

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Recognition that the brain is the seat of intelligence is attributed to

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Johannes Müller discovered that regardless of the nature of stimulation, visual nerves carry only visual information, auditory nerves carry only auditory information, etc. This discovery is known as the

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The just noticeable difference (or jnd) in frequency for a series of low tones might be quite different from the jnd for a series of high tones.Yet Fechner realizd that that differenceis

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This chapter discusses the importance of the work on sensory processes (color vision and pitch perception) as a precursor to scientific psychology. Why were the senses of such intense interest for the early science of psychology? (Note: thisquestion requires information from Chapter 1 as well)

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Wavelength is to hue as light intensity is to

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It seemed critical for scientists to find specificity in the brain and nervous system, perhaps because it suggested a lawfulness in the operation of mind and body. Describe the several discoveries that led to a recognition of specificity.

The point at which a person can reliably discriminate between two stimuli is called the

The precursor field to scientific psychology that measured the relationships between physical stimuli and the psychological response to those stimuli was called

What were the two pieces of Fechner's insight and why was that insight important for scientific psychology?

Psychologists use different terms such as frequency and pitch and wavelength and hue because

Jean-Baptiste and Simon Ernest Aubertin were early advocates for

Describe how psychophysical methods could be used to reduce the size of the beef patty in a McDonald's hamburger so that no one would notice and you would save McDonald's millions of dollars every day.

Fechner's important insight of October 22, 1850 was that

The color vision theory that best accounted for color afterimages and complementary colors was the

What is the name of the auditory theory which proposed that sound perception was the result of a matching of the firing rate of impulses from the basilar membrane with the frequency of the incoming sound?

The color theory that proposed the existence of three different kinds of nerves in the retina, sensitive to red, green, and blue, was proposed by

Discuss the work of Pierre Flourens and Paul Broca as it supported or refuted the phrenological ideas of Gall.

Paul Broca's study of his famous patient Leborgne (Tan) was important in providing convincing evidence for

Working independently, Bell and Magendie discovered that

A psychophysical method to determine the absolute threshold is the method of

Recognition that the brain is the seat of intelligence is attributed to

Johannes Müller discovered that regardless of the nature of stimulation, visual nerves carry only visual information, auditory nerves carry only auditory information, etc. This discovery is known as the

The just noticeable difference (or jnd) in frequency for a series of low tones might be quite different from the jnd for a series of high tones.Yet Fechner realizd that that differenceis

This chapter discusses the importance of the work on sensory processes (color vision and pitch perception) as a precursor to scientific psychology. Why were the senses of such intense interest for the early science of psychology? (Note: thisquestion requires information from Chapter 1 as well)

Wavelength is to hue as light intensity is to

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