Because of What You Have Learned About Sensory Adaptation, You

question 329

Multiple Choice

Because of what you have learned about sensory adaptation, you might think that if you stared at a picture for a long period of time, the image you see would eventually fade. This would be the case if not for the tiny vibrations of your eye called __________.

• A) glissades
• B) microsaccades
• C) habituation movements
• D) light wave responses

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Definitions:

Repetitive Sounds

Sounds or sequences of sound that are repeated frequently, which can be a part of language learning or music.

Babbling

An early stage in language acquisition for infants, characterized by the production of sounds or syllables that do not correspond to specific words.

Echolalia

The automatic and involuntary repetition of sounds or words spoken by others, often observed in individuals with autism and certain speech disorders.

Speech Development

The process by which children learn to communicate and express themselves through spoken language, involving a sequence of stages that typically begins with babbling and progresses to the formation of words and sentences.