Asked by matthew farrell on Sep 29, 2024
When you first put on a pair of tight-fitting pants in the morning you may be aware of pressure on your waist; however,after a few minutes the pants will not feel as tight.What does this example illustrate
A) sensory adaptation
B) synaesthesia
C) subliminal perception
D) just-noticeable-difference
Sensory Adaptation
The method through which sensory receptors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time progresses.
Synaesthesia
A perceptual condition in which stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway.
Subliminal Perception
The operation of sensory systems in handling information without the individual's conscious recognition.
- Grasp the mechanisms and implications of sensory adaptation.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the mechanisms and implications of sensory adaptation.