You Catch the Whiff of Freshly Popped Popcorn as You

question 155

Multiple Choice

You catch the whiff of freshly popped popcorn as you enter the movie theater. The process by which the odor of popcorn is converted into neural signals that your brain can interpret as the smell of popcorn is called:

• A)sensory adaptation.
• B)proprioception
• C)transduction.
• D)accommodation.

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Definitions:

Formal Education

Structured learning that takes place within an academic institution such as schools or universities, following a set curriculum and leading to recognized qualifications.

Massification

The mass increase in postsecondary enrolment, in contrast to the smaller numbers that once constituted an elite group.

Postsecondary Education

Education provided after the completion of secondary school, such as college, university, and vocational training.

Higher Education Participation

The involvement or enrollment of individuals in post-secondary education institutions, such as colleges and universities.