The Minimum Intensity of a Physical Stimulus That Can Just

question 14

Multiple Choice

The minimum intensity of a physical stimulus that can just be detected by an observer is called

• A)the absolute threshold.
• B)the difference threshold.
• C)the just noticeable difference.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience or new learning.

Endocrine System

The system of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Electrical Impulses

Rapid signals that travel along neurons, essential for the transmission of information throughout the nervous system.

Chemical Messengers

substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, that are released by cells to communicate with other cells, affecting various bodily functions.