People Who Score High on the Big Five Trait Dimension

question 6

Multiple Choice

People who score high on the Big Five trait dimension known as ________ are also more likely to be morning types ("larks") rather than evening types ("owls") .

• A) openness
• B) neuroticism
• C) extraversion
• D) conscientiousness

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

A type of storage that holds sensory information for a very short period of time, usually under one second.

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.