Describe the Use of the Boolean Operator OR, Including How

question 36

Essay

Describe the use of the Boolean operator OR, including how and why it is used in complex search queries and how its use changes search results. Also include a drawing of a Venn diagram illustrating a sample search using OR.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, helping organisms focus on changes in their environment.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment, leading to feelings of overwhelm or discomfort.

Perceptual Agnosia

A condition in which a person can see objects but cannot recognize them.

Perceptual Inversion

Perceptual Inversion describes a visual phenomenon where an image is seen as upside down or reversed in orientation due to certain manipulation or conditions.