Ambiguous Stimuli Demonstrate That

question 704

Multiple Choice

Ambiguous stimuli demonstrate that

• A)we passively record the events and stimuli around us.
• B)we actively construct meaningful perceptions.
• C)we are very quick to undergo sensory adaptation.
• D)sensory gating prevents us from experiencing sensory overload in everyday situations.

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Definitions:

Fussiness

Exhibiting irritability or restlessness, especially common in infants and young children, often due to discomfort or hunger.

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment.

Tactile Information

Data or knowledge obtained through the sense of touch.

Umbilical Cord

A flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels that connect a developing fetus to the placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.