The Perceptual System Adapts To

question 177

Multiple Choice

The perceptual system adapts to:

• A)constant levels of stimulation faster than it does to variable levels of stimulation.
• B)changing levels of stimulation faster than it does to constant levels of stimulation.
• C)unpredictable levels of stimulation faster than it does to predictable levels of stimulation.
• D)rare occurrences of stimulation faster than it does to frequent occurrences of stimulation.

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Definitions:

Salivate

The physiological response of secreting saliva in the mouth, often triggered by the anticipation of food.

Light

A specific range of electromagnetic waves that can be perceived by the human eye, enabling the ability to see.

Tone

In communication and literature, the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus to which the response was originally conditioned.