The Principle That Two Stimuli Must Differ by a Constant

question 115

Multiple Choice

The principle that two stimuli must differ by a constant minimum proportion for their difference to be perceived is known as

• A) prosopagnosia.
• B) Weber's law.
• C) signal detection.
• D) sensory adaptation.

Identify key assessment factors for monitoring IV infusions.

Apply knowledge of medication administration through IV to determine appropriate dosage and flow rates.

Comprehend the function and application of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps in patient care.

Utilize time and rate calculations to determine the completion time of IV administrations.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive bias in decision-making where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how similar it is to the typical case.

Narrow Framing

Making decisions without considering all implications or by overly focusing on a narrow set of factors.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut in decision-making influenced by emotions, where people rely on feelings rather than detailed analysis.