Egbert Is an Inactive, Withdrawn Child Who Reacts Very Cautiously

question 87

Multiple Choice

Egbert is an inactive, withdrawn child who reacts very cautiously and deliberately to the world around him. Thomas and Chess would say his temperament is ________.

• A) difficult
• B) laid back
• C) easy
• D) slow to warm up

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Definitions:

Stimulus Set Point

The threshold at which a stimulus is strong enough to elicit a response or reaction.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, a concept also known as the threshold of sensation.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation that must be achieved in order for a stimulus to be detected 50% of the time.

Taste Cells

Specialized sensory cells located on the taste buds of the tongue, responsible for perceiving different flavors such as sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.