All of the Following May Be Considered to Be Vulnerable

question 26

Multiple Choice

All of the following may be considered to be vulnerable populations EXCEPT:

• A) people for whom English is a second language.
• B) children.
• C) patients with mental disorders.
• D) college students.

Distinguish between sensation and perception and understand their roles in interpreting sensory information.

Recognize the impact of environmental and experimental conditions on perceptual abilities.

Describe the process and effects of sensory adaptation in response to constant stimuli.

Understand Weber's law and its implications for perceiving differences in sensory stimuli.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used to reduce anxiety or phobia by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus in a controlled manner.

Facilitated Communication

A controversial communication method where a facilitator supports the hand or arm of a nonverbal person, ostensibly helping them type or communicate.

Stress Inoculation Training

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at helping individuals develop skills to cope with stressful situations effectively.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavior conditioning technique where an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the frequency of the behavior.