Father James says “Amen” after each pause in the sermon.After a while, the congregation doesn’t “hear” the repeated words.This example illustrates which effect of sensation?

a. Adaptation
b. Habituation
c. Sensitivity
d. Receptors alert


b. Habituation

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The positron emission tomography, or PET scan, method of brain study involves a computer-generated image of brain activity by tracing the amount of

a. glucose metabolized in areas of the brain. b. radiation passing through areas of the brain. c. shifts in blood flow in the brain. d. electrical activity on the surface of the brain.

Psychology