The Graph Below Shows the Numbers, in Thousands, of Men

question 36

Multiple Choice

The graph below shows the numbers, in thousands, of men and women of a given height in a population.This graph allows us to conclude that: ​ ​

• A) Women are taller than men.
• B) The most common height for women is about 160 centimeters.
• C) The most common height for men is about 170 centimeters.
• D) There are fewer tall men than tall women.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Invariance

The cognitive ability to recognize objects as being the same under different conditions, such as changes in lighting, angle, or context.

Perceptual Assimilation

The process by which new information is interpreted and integrated into existing cognitive schemas.

Just Noticeable Differences

The smallest difference in stimulation that can be reliably detected by an observer, essentially the threshold at which a change in sensory input is perceptible.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, helping organisms focus on changes in their environment.