Presentation

The process of merging information from various senses to form a more comprehensive understanding is known as __.

multi-sensory integration.

Sensory overload is described as __ when the brain experiences too much input from different senses.

an intense feeling of overwhelm.

When the brain reduces responsiveness to constant sensory information, this process is known as __.

sensory adaptation.

A common sensory disorder where a stimulus from one sense leads to automatic experiences in other senses is called __.

synesthesia.

The ability to detect chemicals in one’s surroundings is referred to as __.

taste.

Impairments such as partial or total hearing loss can occur due to __.

brain injuries.

Sensory processing disorder is when the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to __.

sensory information.

The ability to coordinate sensory information with motor responses is a vital part of the sensory processing process, often exemplified by __.

smelling a flower.

One of the signs of sensory overload can be __, which indicates increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli.

heightened irritability.

True image-forming eyes did not evolve until __ appeared around 570 million years ago.

multicellular animals.