Sensation Flashcards
1
Q
what is sensation?
A
The physical processing of environmental stimuli by the sense organs.
2
Q
What is transduction?
A
a process that happens during sensation, in which physical energy converts into neural energy.
3
Q
What is the absolute threshold?
A
The smallest amount of stimulation needed for detection by a sense.
4
Q
What is the absolute threshold measured by?
A
signal detection which is a method for studying the ability to correctly identify sensory stimuli.
5
Q
What is the different threshold/Just Noticeable Difference?
A
The smallest difference needed in order to differentiate two stimuli.
6
Q
What are the tests for sensory stimuli?
A
Ascending trials and descending trials
