Transduction & Sensory Adaptation

Transduction

This is the process by which the stimulus from the environment is converted into neuronal impulses through the nervous system.

Sensory Adaptation

Sensory organs are bent to appropriately replicate the action of a continuous and unchanged stimulus.

Measuring Empathy

Psychophysiology is the field of psychology used to compare the physical energy of a stimulus.

Absolute Threshold

This is called the minimum amount of physical energy needed to produce a sensation.

Difference Threshold

The change in the minimum amount of energy needed to produce a change in sensation is called, this is also known simply as the difference. (JND - Just Noticeable Difference)