The Process Whereby Brightness Sensitivity Progressively Improves Under Conditions of Low

question 97

Multiple Choice

The process whereby brightness sensitivity progressively improves under conditions of low illumination is called ________________ adaptation.

• A)Dark
• B)Binocular
• C)Stroboscopic
• D)Colour

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the smallest perceptible change in a stimulus, or the just noticeable difference, is a constant proportion of the original stimulus.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, reducing our awareness of them.

Signal Detection

A method or theory related to identifying and processing stimuli under conditions of uncertainty.

Perceptual Assimilation

The process by which new information is interpreted and integrated into an existing cognitive framework or understanding.