The Combining Form in the Medical Word Scotoma Means

question 148

Multiple Choice

The combining form in the medical word scotoma means:

• A)darkness.
• B)color.
• C)light.
• D)old age.

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Definitions:

Sensitivity

The capacity to perceive, feel, or be aware of stimuli or changes in the environment; can also refer to the degree of responsiveness to social or emotional matters.

Weber Fraction

A principle that quantifies the perception of change in a given stimulus, stating that the just noticeable difference is a constant proportion of the original stimulus’s intensity.

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount that a given stimulus must be increased or decreased so that an individual can detect the difference.

Standard Stimulus

A specific stimulus used as a reference point in psychological experiments to measure reactions or perceptions.