As You Take This Test, It Is Unlikely That You

question 60

Multiple Choice

As you take this test, it is unlikely that you are constantly aware that your legs are making contact with the legs of the chair. This is called:

• A) a miss.
• B) sensory threshold.
• C) a correct rejection.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

Nativist

A perspective in psychology and linguistics suggesting that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hardwired into the brain at birth, contrasting with theories that emphasize learning and experience.

Cognitive

Related to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving.

Interactionist

An approach in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the mutual influence of individuals and society upon each other.

Innate Predisposition

An inherent inclination or tendency to behave or respond in a certain manner, often present from birth.