During Adolescence,most People​

question 147

Multiple Choice

During adolescence,most people​ 

• A)continue their previous patterns of sleep and waking. 
• B)require less sleep than at other points in the lifespan. 
• C)temporarily act like "larks." 
• D)temporarily act like "owls."

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect at least 50% of the time.

Sensory Memory

A type of storage that holds sensory information for a very short period of time, usually under one second.

Stimulus Set Point

The threshold at which a stimulus is strong enough to elicit a response or reaction.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, a concept also known as the threshold of sensation.