An Optical Illusion Caused by the Overlapping of Teeth That

question 35

True/False

An optical illusion caused by the overlapping of teeth that mimics decay is called the "Mach band effect."

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Definitions:

Opponent Process

A theory suggesting that emotions are regulated by mechanisms that operate in opposing pairs, allowing for emotional adaptation over time.

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of response varies inversely with an alteration in the reinforcement conditions, observed across different contexts or schedules of reinforcement.

Sensitization

The process by which a stimulus causes an overreaction in an organism due to prior exposure to high-intensity or noxious stimuli.

Habituation

The decreasing response to a stimulus with repeated exposure, leading to less attention or reaction to that stimulus over time.