Week 2 differential sensitivities, modality, labeled line principle,

Question 1

Differential sensitivity

Answer 1

each type of receptor is sensitive to only one kind of stimulus and almost unresponsive to others

Question 2

Modality

Answer 2

refers to teach of the principle types of sensation

Question 3

Labeled line principle

Answer 3

refers to the specificity of nerve fibers for transmitting only one modality of sensation

Question 4

Adaptation of receptors

Answer 4

all sensory receptors adapt partially or entirely to repeated types of stimulus