Adaptation

Question 1

Adaptation is the decrease in sensory receptor (PNS) sensitivity during what?

Answer 1

A LONG-LASTING STIMULUS

Question 2

What are receptors which continue to respond throughout the duration of a prolonged stimulus termed?

Answer 2

SLOW ADAPTING

ie - NOCICEPTORS (PAIN)

Question 3

Name the receptors that respond best to change?

Answer 3

FAST ACTING RECEPTORS

ie - OLFACTORY RECEPTORS (SMELL)

Question 4

Name the term for the smallest amount you can just sense “something about half of the time”?
ie - barely hear a sound

Answer 4

ABSOLUTE THRESHOLD

Question 5

Name the term for the smallest amount of change needed in a stimulus before we notice the change?

Answer 5

DIFFERENCE THRESHOLD

Question 6

What is the law which states that the change needed to notice a difference between two stimuli is proportional to the original intensity of the stimulus?

Answer 6

WEBER’S LAW

Question 7

Applying Weber’s Law to weight, the proportion is a ______% increase.

Answer 7

10

Question 8

Applying Weber’s Law to hearing, the proportion is a ______% increase.

Answer 8

5

Question 9

The _________ intense the stimulus, the __________ it will need to change before we notice the difference.

Answer 9

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