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AP Psychology · 1.6 · Classroom testing

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Sensation. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

1.6 / Sensation

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Transduction
Absolute threshold
Difference threshold
Weber’s law

02 Build the explanation.

Build the detection desk. Match the basic processes and thresholds.

  1. A detectable difference is approximately a proportion of the starting intensity.
  2. Conversion of stimulus energy into neural signals.
  3. An absolute threshold guarantees detection on every trial.
  4. The smallest detectable difference between stimuli under specified conditions.
  5. The minimum intensity detected on about half of trials under specified conditions.
Transduction
Absolute threshold
Difference threshold
Weber’s law
Original CLSM practice · Topic 1.6 · Student page 1 of 2

CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. A difference is noticed after adding 2 units to 20 and 4 units to 40. Which pattern fits?
  1. A perfect rule that applies to every stimulus at every intensity.
  2. A constant ten-percent change, consistent with Weber’s law.
  3. A constant absolute increase of 2 units.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

2. Which classroom investigation avoids confounding a sensory comparison?
  1. Keep instructions and response criteria consistent while changing the intended stimulus.
  2. Change the stimulus, room, instructions, and scoring together.
  3. Assume detection reports require no operational definition.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

How does transduction differ from perception?

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________