Activation of the receptors by stimuli is called ________
a) perception
b) sensation
c) adaptation
d) habituation
ANS: b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The ancient Hindus had suspects chew rice as part of a test of their innocence. For the Hindus, what indicated innocence in this test?
A. The innocent person was able to chew the rice and then spit it out. B. The innocent person was able to chew the rice but wouldn't be able to spit it out because of the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. C. The innocent person was expected to refuse to do the task. D. The innocent person was able to chew the rice but wouldn't be able to spit it out because of the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
The worst recall in the serial position effect occurs at the middle of the list
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You have been invited to be a research assistant for a study that will attempt to improve infants' language acquisition. Based on what you have read in this chapter, explain what behaviors you would want parents and infants to engage in and why those behaviors would speed language acquisition.
What will be an ideal response?