As Discussed in This Chapter, in Cognitive Terms, the Word

question 8

Multiple Choice

As discussed in this chapter, in cognitive terms, the word "attribution" means:

• A) the identification of the source of information in a news story
• B) explaining the characteristics of sources; their attributes
• C) weighing the internal and external elements of a situation
• D) how people explain the causes of behaviors and events
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive 50% of the time, marking the boundary between detectable and undetectable levels of sensory input.

Taste Constancy

The ability to perceive and recognize the taste of substances under varying conditions consistently.

Inhibitory Synapses

Junctions between neurons where the action of one neuron can decrease the likelihood of the second neuron firing an action potential, thus inhibiting its activity.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that transmit signals along neurons, essential for the functioning of nerves and muscles in the body.