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Pschology
Sensation and Perception
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sensation | When a stimulus activates a receptor |
| Perception | Organization of sensory information |
| Absolute Threshold | Level of stimulus active 50% |
| Difference Threshold | The difference threshold refers to minimum amount of difference a person can detect |
| Sensory Adaptation | Your ability to get used to a certain sensory output |
| Signal Detection Theory |