The Fact That Only 63 Percent of High School Graduates

question 59

Multiple Choice

The fact that only 63 percent of high school graduates have broadband internet access at home, while almost 90 percent of college graduates do, is an example of

• A)the filter bubble.
• B)collegiate privilege.
• C)the digital divide.
• D)the education dividend.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in physical stimulation required to detect a difference between sensory inputs.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required for a stimulus to be detected at least 50% of the time by an observer.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the "just noticeable difference."

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light images into nerve signals sent to the brain.