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Ch4 Sensation and Perception
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The idea that we can focus on only one stimuli/sense at a time and minimize all the others
Absolute threshold
Sensation
Signal detection theory
Difference threshold
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Which of the following best describes size constancy?
We distinguish objects from the background
We interpret colors the same in all lighting conditions
We recognize objects regardless of their distance
We see objects grouped together
3
The stimulation and the transmission of sensory information from the body to the brain is..
Perception
Sensation
Difference threshold
Absolute threshold
4
This part of the eye sends visual information to the occipital lobe for processing
Cornea
Lens
retina
Optic nerve
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What perceptual constancy is this?
Brightness constancy
Size constancy
Shape constancy
Color constancy
6
We adapt to changing sensations in our environment
True
False
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What Monocular Cue of Depth is this?
Clearness
Shadow
Texture-gradient
Overlapping
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The ______________ works with our taste buds to assist in our perception of taste
Auditory nerve
Optic nerve
Old factory nerve
Olfactory nerve
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What Gestalt principle is this?
Continuity
Proximity
similarity
figure-ground
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What is an example of difference threshold?
Hearing a soft sound
Reading a set of small letters
None of the above
Seeing that navy is slightly darker than blue
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The weakest amount of stimulation that can be sensed is...
Perception
Sensation
Difference threshold
Absolute threshold
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The psychological process by which we interpret sensory stimulation
Sensation
Perception
13
The minimum amount of difference that can be detected between two stimuli is...
Sensation
Absolute threshold
perception
Difference threshold
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Which of the following is NOT a skin sense?
Smell
Temperature
Pressure
Pain
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What Gestalt principle is this?
Common fate
Similarity
figure ground
Closure
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Taste is sensed through sensory receptors on your tongue known as "taste buds"
True
False
17
The olfactory nerve allows us to...
Taste
Smell
Touch
See
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Which theory explains why you no longer notice the smell of your own perfume after a while?
Absolute threshold
Sensory adaptation
Signal detection theory
Difference threshold
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What Gestalt principle is this ?
Continuity
Closure
Proximity
figure ground
20
Which perceptual constancy are the photos illustrating?
Brightness constancy
Color constancy
Shape constancy
Size constancy
21
What is the purpose of the cochlea?
It sends signals directly to the muscles
It protects the ear from loud noises
It contains fluid and hair cells that process sound
It detects balance and movement
22
Which monocular depth cue explains why railroad tracks seem to converge in the distance?
Retinal disparity
Texture gradient
Motion parallax
Linear perspective
23
An example of absolute threshold is...
The smallest letters you can read on a vision test
Neither
The softest sound you can hear on a hearing test
Both
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What illusion of movement is this?
Dance!
Motion sickness
Stroboscopic motion
Motion gradient
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Which part of the eye is responsible for color vision?
Cones
Optic nerve
Pupil
Rods
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What Monocular Cue of Depth Perception is this?
Overlapping
Shadow
Texture-gradient
Clearness
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What Gestalt principle is this?
Figure ground
Proximity
Common fate
Closure
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What is an example of sensory adaptation?
Overtime not being able to smell your dirty laundry
All of the above
Being able see in the dark after your eyes adjust
Music being too loud at a concert but then it seems normal
