Asked by Ramon Lovett on Apr 27, 2024
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A woman is looking at a tree. What is the distal stimulus?
A) the tree
B) the light waves reflected by the tree
C) the image cast by the tree on the woman's retina
D) the pattern of nerve impulses triggered by the retinal image and conducted by the optic nerve to the brain
Distal Stimulus
An object or event in the external world that contributes to the sensory input, ultimately perceived and interpreted by the sensory organs after processing.
Light Waves
Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.
- Gain an understanding of the differences and concepts of proximal and distal stimuli.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The distal stimulus is the object or event in the external world that gives rise to a sensory response. In this case, the tree is the object being observed and is therefore the distal stimulus.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the differences and concepts of proximal and distal stimuli.