In experiments,an image is quickly flashed and then replaced by a masking stimulus that inhibits conscious perception of the original image.In these experiments,the researchers are studying the effects of
A) sensory adaptation.
B) the just noticeable difference.
C) subliminal messages.
D) prosopagnosia.

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The use of a masking stimulus to inhibit conscious perception of an image is a technique used to study subliminal perception. The researchers are trying to see if participants can unconsciously process information presented to them. This is different from sensory adaptation, which refers to the decrease in sensitivity to a constant stimulus over time. The just noticeable difference refers to the smallest difference between two stimuli that can be detected. Prosopagnosia is a condition where individuals have difficulty recognizing faces.

In Experiments,an Image Is Quickly Flashed and Then Replaced by a Masking