Our Sense of Smell Shows Evidence of Sensory Adaptation

question 147

Multiple Choice

Our sense of smell shows evidence of sensory adaptation. The perceived strength of an odor usually ​

• A)fades to less than half its original strength within about four minutes.
• B)increases to more than twice its original strength within about four minutes.
• C)fades to less than half its original strength within a few seconds.
• D)slowly increases over time, reaching a maximum in about 15 minutes.

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Definitions:

Price System

An economic mechanism where prices determined by supply and demand allocate resources efficiently in a market economy.

Scarce Goods

Goods that are limited in supply in comparison to their demand, leading to economic decisions regarding their allocation.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, also known as the market-clearing price.

Demand Curve

A diagram illustrating how the price of a product correlates with the amount of that product buyers are prepared and can afford to buy at different price levels.