Psychophysicists define sensory adaptation as:
a. the tendency of sensory systems to increase sensitivity to a constant source of stimulation
b. the intensity level at which people can detect the presence of a stimulus 50% of the time
c. the tendency of sensory systems to reduce sensitivity to a constant source of stimulation
d. the smallest difference in the magnitude of two stimuli that an observer can reliably detect
C
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a. Efforts to win competitions against other people and to improve one's own performance b. A hierarchy of needs, headed by self-actualization c. Attempts to satisfy all needs and then become inactive d. Attraction by highly desirable stimuli or opportunities
Most gains in infant movement illustrate progress in coordinating postural control, locomotion, and manual control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Where does the results section go in an APA-style manuscript?
a. Immediately after the introduction b. Immediately after the discussion c. Immediately after the abstract d. Immediately after the method
What is the goal of post-disaster debriefing?
What will be an ideal response?