Why, Really, Do We Adapt After Prolonged Exposure to a Constant

question 180

Multiple Choice

Why, really, do we adapt after prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus?

• A)so that we continue to respond to ongoing stimulation
• B)so that we don't become distracted by irrelevant changes in the environment
• C)so that we detect potentially important changes in what's going on
• D)so that we don't become overstimulated by the environment

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Consolidated Memory

A process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term memories, making them stable and less susceptible to disruption.

Episodic Memory

The type of declarative memory that records events as they have been subjectively experienced.

Chunking

A memory technique that involves grouping individual pieces of information into larger units to improve recall.