3.1-3.3 abcs of sensation Flashcards
1
Q
_______ involves the detection of physical stimuli from our environment & is made possible by the activation of specific receptor cells
A
sensation
2
Q
the lowest level of stimulation that a person can consciously detect 50% of the time the stimulation is present is called ______.
A
absolute threshold
3
Q
After being in class for a while, __________ is a likely explanation for not hearing the sound of the fan in the LCD projector above you until someone says something about it.
A
habituation
4
Q
You are drinking a strong cup of coffee that is particularly bitter. After a while, the coffee doesn’t taste as strong as it did when you first tasted it. What has happened?
A
sensory adaptation
