Which Disease Has an Allergic Cause

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which disease has an allergic cause?

• A)otitis media
• B)laryngitis
• C)asthma
• D)pneumonia
• E)emphysema

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Definitions:

Perceptual Invariance

The cognitive ability to recognize objects as being the same under different conditions, such as changes in lighting, angle, or context.

Perceptual Assimilation

The process by which new information is interpreted and integrated into existing cognitive schemas.

Just Noticeable Differences

The smallest difference in stimulation that can be reliably detected by an observer, essentially the threshold at which a change in sensory input is perceptible.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, helping organisms focus on changes in their environment.