Sensation and Perception

Light-wave amplitude determines the

When we select, organize, & interpret sensory info so we can recognize objects/events it's 

Balance is influence by

Bottom-up processing involves analysis that begins with the

What experiment is happening in this photo?

People who carry a gene that boosts the availability of __ are less bothered by pain

Which of the following types of cells are located in the brain's occipital lobe?

Hair cells line the surface of the

Jo stares at a red spot for 1 min & then shifts her gaze to a white paper. What will color of the afterimage be?

The ability to simultaneously recognize color, shape, size and speed of an oncoming car best

The effect of prior experience & current expectations on perceptions best illustrates the 

You typically fail to consciously perceive that your own nose is in your line of vision. This

The coiled, fluid-filled tube in which sound waves trigger nerve impulses is called the

Weber's law is relevant to an understanding of

The pitch of a sound is determined by what?

The image below is an example of the gestalt principle of 

The light-sensitive inner surface of the eye, containing the rods and cones is the

Experiencing a green afterimage of a red object is most easily explained by

Sensation is to ____ as perception is to ______

The fovea, which is responsible for foveal vision, allows us to

The semicircular canals are most directly relevant to

Organizing of visual field objects that standout from their surroundings

Which theory can best explain why people respond differently to the same stimuli?

In response to harmful stimulus, ___ initiate neural impulses leading to the sensation of pain

Which receptor cells most directly enable us to distinguish different wavelengths of light?

Which theory best explains how we perceived low-pitched sounds?

Objects are brought into focus on the retina by changes in the curve/thickness of the

Damage to the hammer, anvil, and stirrup is most likely to cause

What sense is being tested when asked to touch your nose with your eyes closed?

A person with prosopagnosia would most likely have difficulty with which of the following tasks?

The impact of top-down processing on the sense of touch is best illustrated by

The area of the retina where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the

Theory suggest that large-fiber activity in spine prevents pain signals from reaching the brain

The process of receiving and representing stimulus energies by the nervous system is called

Sensory adaptation helps us to focus our attention on what kind of stimuli?

If an adult develops cataracts (clouding of the lens), his/her

A subliminal message is one that is presented

A person who consistently sees the number '5' as the color blue is most likely experiencing which phenomenon?

Intensity is to brightness as wavelength is to