Weber Called the Smallest Distance Between Two Points at Which

question 77

Multiple Choice

Weber called the smallest distance between two points at which a subject reported sensing two points instead of one the:

• A)just noticeable difference
• B)two-point threshold
• C)psychophysical threshold
• D)localization of experience

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many advanced brain functions, including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, and language.

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference in charge between the inside and outside of a cell's plasma membrane, often leading to nerve impulse transmission or muscle contraction.

Na+

Sodium ions, an essential electrolyte in the body that helps regulate blood pressure, blood volume, and pH levels, as well as nerve and muscle function.

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord consisting primarily of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, unmyelinated axons, and glial cells, involved in muscle control and sensory perception.