Section 1
Introduction to Sensation
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4 concepts
Introduction to Sensation
Sensation involves the relay of information from sensory receptors to the brain and enables a person to experience the world around them.
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Sensory Absolute Thresholds
The absolute threshold is the lowest intensity at which a stimulus can be detected.
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Sensory Difference Thresholds
The minimum amount of change in sensory stimulation needed to recognize that a change has occurred is known as the just-noticeable difference.
Sensory Adaptation
Sensory adaptation is the decrease in the responsiveness of a sensory system that is confronted with a constant stimulus.