Understanding Supernormal Stimuli

What is a supernormal stimulus?

• A stimulus that is weaker than natural stimuli

• A stimulus that causes a smaller response than usual

• A stimulus that is only found in nature

• A stimulus that causes an exaggerated response

How do certain forms of entertainment exploit our instincts?

• By reducing the number of stimuli

• By using repetitive and predictable patterns

• By triggering the orienting response repeatedly

• By avoiding novel sights and sounds

Why do humans crave sugar, fat, and salt?

• Because our brains reward us for consuming them

• Because they are tasteless

• Because they are easy to find in nature

• Because they are not essential for survival

What role does the cerebral cortex play in response to supernormal stimuli?

• It increases our craving for supernormal stimuli

• It reduces the size of the cerebral cortex

• It helps us make decisions against instincts

• It enhances instinctive reactions

How can individuals manage their response to supernormal stimuli?

• By indulging in all stimuli

• By avoiding any form of entertainment

• By using their cerebral cortex to make conscious decisions

• By ignoring all stimuli