Subjects Jump When They See a Flashing Blue Light Because

question 75

Multiple Choice

Subjects jump when they see a flashing blue light because it has been paired with a mild electric shock.Which of the following would be a test of stimulus generalization?

• A) Present the flashing blue light without the shock.
• B) Present a flashing green light.
• C) Present the shock without the blue light.
• D) Extinguish the response and then present the blue light.

Identify the role of sensory receptors in detecting stimuli.

Explain the influence of top-down processing on perception.

Describe how expectations and past experiences shape perception.

Discuss the concept of absolute thresholds and their role in sensory perception.

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