A Construct Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

A construct is

• A) a theoretical, intangible quality or trait in which individuals differ
• B) any variable which permits precise measurement
• C) essentially synonymous with a concept
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes increase their sensitivity to low levels of light, enabling vision in dim conditions.

Sensory Threshold

The minimum level of intensity at which a stimulus can be detected by the senses.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels.

Absolute Sensory Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity required for detection by a sensory system.