The Process by Which Unchanging Information from the Senses Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The process by which unchanging information from the senses is "ignored" by the sensory receptor cells is called

• A) sensory fatigue.
• B) subliminal perception.
• C) sensory adaptation.
• D) perceptual defence.

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or feel about unfamiliar situations or stimuli.

Insecure Attachment

A type of emotional bond which is marked by anxiety or avoidance in relationships, stemming from inconsistent caregiver responses in early life.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to remember and replicate an action observed at a previous time, even when the model is no longer present.

Echolalia

The automatic and immediate repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, often observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and certain other conditions.