sensory threshold

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• Sensory threshold — is a theoretical concept used in psychophysics. A stimulus that is less intense than the sensory threshold will not elicit any sensation. Methods have been developed to measure thresholds in any of the senses. Several different sensory thresholds …   Wikipedia

• Threshold — may refer to:Books and comics* Threshold (novel), a 1985 science fiction novel by David R. Palmer * Threshold (Sara Douglass novel), a 1997 fantasy novel by Sara Douglass * Threshold , a 2001 science fiction novel by Caitlín R. KiernanFilm and… …   Wikipedia

• sensory reception, human — Introduction  means by which humans react to changes in external and internal environments.   Ancient philosophers called the human senses “the windows of the soul,” and Aristotle described at least five senses sight, hearing, smell, taste, and… …   Universalium

• Threshold of pain — The threshold of pain is the point at which pain begins to be felt. It is an entirely subjective phenomenon. The intensity at which a stimulus (e.g., heat, pressure) begins to evoke pain is the threshold intensity.[1] So, if a hotplate on a… …   Wikipedia

• Sensory illusions in aviation — Because human senses are adapted for use on the ground, navigating by sensory input alone during flight can be dangerous: sensory input does not always accurately reflect the movement of the aircraft, causing sensory illusions. These illusions… …   Wikipedia

• Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy — For the gene HSN2, see HSN2. Not to be confused with Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy. Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy Classification and external resources ICD 9 356.2 OMIM …   Wikipedia

• Active sensory systems — are sensory receptors that are activated by probing the environment with self generated energy. Examples include echolocation of bats and dolphins and insect antennae. Using self generated energy allows more control over signal intensity,… …   Wikipedia

• Pain threshold — The term pain threshold refers to the maximum intensity or duration of a sensory stimulus at which the body shuts down. In scientific literature the term is clearly differentiated from the term pain tolerance. Pain threshold is the minimum… …   Wikipedia

• Logical Sensory Extrovert — The Logical Sensory Extrovert, LSE, ESTj, the Director, the Administrator, Sherlock Holmes, Stirlitz, or types. The Logical Sensory Extrovert is a rational, extroverted, dynamic type whose leading functions are extroverted logic and introverted… …   Wikipedia

• absolute threshold — noun the lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect • Hypernyms: ↑threshold, ↑limen • Hyponyms: ↑pain threshold * * * noun : the smallest magnitude at which a sensory stimulus can reliably evoke a sensation …   Useful english dictionary

• pain threshold — noun The minimum intensity or duration of a sensory stimulus applied to a living being at which it becomes considered painful …   Wiktionary