A Typical Consumer in Choosing a Toaster, a Restaurant for Dinner

question 197

Multiple Choice

A typical consumer in choosing a toaster, a restaurant for dinner, or a pair of sandals would most likely use

• A)routine response behaviour
• B)simulated selection
• C)limited problem solving
• D)extended problem solving

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation required to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

Stimulus

A stimulus is something that causes a response or reaction in an organism or in any of its parts.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the threshold of sensation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often resulting in diminished sensitivity to a constant stimulus.