Availability Is Typically Measured Relative to __________

question 49

Multiple Choice

Availability is typically measured relative to __________.

• A) 100 percent operational
• B) never failing
• C) all of these
• D) none of these

Describe the concept of sensory thresholds, including the absolute threshold and the difference threshold (just noticeable difference).

Identify how sensory adaptation and the mere exposure effect influence our preferences and perceptions.

Explain the structure and function of key parts of the sensory systems, particularly the visual system.

Examine common vision problems and their causes.

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Definitions:

System I Thinking

A term in psychology that refers to the fast, automatic, intuitive approach of decision-making, as opposed to slow, deliberate, analytical thinking.

Confirmation Bias

The habit of seeking out, understanding, preferring, and remembering data in a manner that validates one's already established views or theories.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method that is used in making statistical decisions using experimental data.

Selection Task Performance

A measure of cognitive function that involves choosing relevant pieces of information while ignoring irrelevant ones to complete a task.