According to Psychologists,the Smallest Difference in Stimulus Intensity That a Specific

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to psychologists,the smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect is

• A) its sensory memory.
• B) subject to sensory adaptation.
• C) the absolute threshold.
• D) the just noticeable difference (JND).

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Definitions:

Sleep Paralysis

A temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking, often accompanied by hallucinations.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep, leading to daytime dysfunction.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalysis where distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.