The Purpose of Studying Absolute Thresholds Is to Determine The

question 345

Multiple Choice

The purpose of studying absolute thresholds is to determine the:

• A) strongest amount of energy a person can detect.
• B) physiological basis of synesthesia.
• C) rate at which nerve cells fire in response to sensory stimulation.
• D) acuity, or sharpness, of our senses.

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, and applying knowledge and skills and the ability to adapt to new situations.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals derive part of their self-concept from their perceived membership in a relevant social group.

Ingroups

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Outgroups

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