You Have Just Prepared a Bath for Yourself and as You

question 353

Multiple Choice

You have just prepared a bath for yourself and as you are getting in, the water feels very hot, almost too hot. However, you continue to ease yourself into the tub and pretty soon, even though it has remained the same temperature, the water no longer feels so hot. The characteristic of sensory neurons that is responsible for this phenomenon is known as

• A)sensory adaptation
• B)the refractory period
• C)sensory threshold
• D)signal detection

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Definitions:

Gender Dysphoria

A psychological condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there is a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.

Gender Incongruence

A condition where a person's gender identity does not match their biological sex, often leading to significant distress or impairment.

Distress and Impairment

The significant mental strain and difficulties in functioning across various domains of life, often criteria for diagnosing mental health conditions.

Paraphilia

Atypical sexual interests that may involve non-consenting parties, or cause distress or functional impairment to the individual.