The activation‑synthesis hypothesis proposes that dreams result from __________ neural activity synthesized by the cerebral cortex. [BLANK-1]

Slow‑wave sleep after learning a task is especially important for __________ consolidation. [BLANK-1]

Inferential statistics, such as the __________ test, determine whether experimental results could have occurred by chance. [BLANK-1]

The branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for calming the body is the __________ nervous system. [BLANK-1]

Excess levels of dopamine are associated with __________. [BLANK-1]

The stimulus that naturally produces a reflexive response before conditioning is the __________. [BLANK-1]

The lobe that processes body sensations is the __________ lobe. [BLANK-1]

The tendency to seek information that supports existing beliefs is known as __________ __________. [BLANK-1]

The structure that supports balance, coordination, and smooth movement is the __________. [BLANK-1]

Observing behavior in its natural environment without interference is called __________ __________. [BLANK-1]