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- 1. Multiple Choice
the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events.perceptionsensationbottom-up processingsensory adaptation - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe historical movement associated with the statement “the whole may exceed the sum of its parts” is:ParapsychologyPsychophysicsFunctional psychologyGestalt psychology
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is consistent with the Gestalt theory of perception?Perception develops largely through learningPerception is the product of heredityThe mind organizes sensations into meaningful perceptionsPerception results directly from sensation
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFigures tend to be perceived as whole, complete objects, even if spaces or gaps exist in the representation, thus demonstrating the principle of:ClosureProximityContinuitySimilarity
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDepth cues that only require one require one eye,Binocular CueTrichronocular CueMonocular CueSingle Vision Transparency
- 6. Multiple ChoiceYou are most likely to observe the phi phenomenon while:looking at a string of Christmas tree lights that blink quickly in succession.staring at a Necker cube.comparing the size of the moon while it is in the sky, to its size near the horizon.attempting to catch a fly ball that is quickly coming toward you
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe mental predisposition to perceive one image but not the other isPerceptual organizationPerceptual adaptationPerceptual constancyPerceptual set
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA binocular cue that allows for depth perception when images from the two eyes differRelative sizeColor ConstancyLinear perceptionRetinal Disparity
- 9. Multiple ChoiceRacial and ethnic stereotypes can sometimes bias our perceptions of others' behaviors. This best illustrates the impact of:retinal disparityinterpositiontop-down processingperceptual adaptation
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIf you move your watchband up your wrist an inch or so, you will feel it for only a few moments. This best illustrates:parallel processingaccommodationsensory adaptionWeber's Law
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAs we look at a flower, the intensity, or brightness, of the color we see is related to the light wave’s:amplitudehuelengthplacement on the spectrum
- 12. Multiple ChoiceRather than saying a person is “colorblind,” it would be more accurate to say that the person:has a blind spot.lacks red- or green-sensitive cones.is experiencing an overstimulation of the red- and green-sensitive cones.has an excess of blue-sensitive cones.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe hammer, anvil, and stirrup are found in the:middle ear.inner ear.cochlea.outer ear.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe way in which you quickly group the individual letters in this test item into separate words best illustrates the principle of:closure.proximity/groupingcontinuityconvergence
- 15. Multiple ChoiceYour roommate, who has trouble understanding Weber’s Law, asks you, “How different do two stimuli need to be, in order for a person to notice the difference?” You explain that:the stimuli must differ by at least ten percent.the difference threshold decreases with the magnitude of the stimulus.the minimum difference needed for detection depends on the type of stimulus.Weber’s Law does not address this issue.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn observing a football game on TV we are immediately able to recognize the players as members of their respective teams, regardless of their positions on the field. Which Gestalt principle is most responsible for this ability?closureproximitycontinuitysimilarity
- 17. Multiple Choice________________ processing refers to how the physical characteristics of stimuli influence their interpretation.Top-downBottom-upParapsychologicalHuman factors
- 18. Multiple ChoiceGestalt principle?ContinuationProximityClosureFigure/Ground
- 19. Multiple ChoicePoint on the retina where we see the best (Central FOCUS)FoveaRods and ConesPupilOptic Nerve
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe minimum amount of stimulation neededto detect stimulus 50 % of the time is called theDifference ThresholdAbsolute ThresholdChange ThresholdSubliminal Threshold
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAdjustable opening in the center of the eye isthePupilCorneaBlind SpotRetina
- 22. Multiple ChoiceProcess by which our sensory systems convertstimulus energies into neural messages is calledPrimingSensory AdaptationTransductionParallel Processing
- 23. Multiple Choice1. Sensation is to __________ as perception is to __________.Recognizing a stimulus; detecting a stimulusDetecting a stimulus; recognizing a stimulusInterpreting a stimulus; detecting a stimulusSeeing; hearing
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWeber’s Law states that:The absolute threshold for any stimulus is a constantThe JND for any stimulus is a constantThe absolute threshold for any stimulus is a constant rationThe JND for any stimulus is a constant ratio
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWavelength is to ___________ as ___________ is to brightness.Hue; intensityIntensity; hueFrequency; amplitudeBrightness; hue
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the correct order of the structures through which light passes after entering the eye?Lens, pupil, cornea, retinaPupil, cornea, lens, retinaCornea, retina, pupil, lensCornea, pupil, lens, retina
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe Young-Helmholtz Theory proposes that:There are three different types of color-sensitive conesRetinal cells are excited by one color and inhibited by its complementary colorThere are four different types of conesRod, not cone, vision accounts for our ability to detect fine visual detail
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe Frequency Theory of hearing is better than Place Theory at explaining the sensation of:The lowest pitchesPitches of intermediate rangeThe highest pitchesAll of the above
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe Place Theory of pitch perception cannot account for how we hear:Low-pitched soundsMiddle-pitched soundsHigh-pitched soundsChords three or more pitches simultaneously
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe principle that one sense may influence another is:TransductionSensory adaptationWeber’s LawSensory interaction
- 31. Multiple ChoiceKinesthesis involves:The bones of the middle earInformation from muscles, tendons and jointsMembranes within the cochleaThe body’s sense of balance
- 32. Multiple ChoiceStudying the road map before her trip, Colleen had no trouble following the route of the highway she planned to travel. Colleen’s ability illustrates the principle of:ClosureSimilarityContinuityProximity
- 33. Multiple ChoiceOur sense of smell may be a powerful trigger for memories becausewe are conditioned from birth to make strong connections between smells and events.the nerve connecting the olfactory bulb sends impulses directly to the limbic system.the receptors at the top of each nostril connect with the cortex.smell is a powerful cue for encoding memories into long-term memory.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe cochlea is responsible forprotecting the surface of the eye.transmitting vibrations received by the eardrum to the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.transforming vibrations into neural signals.coordinating impulses from the rods and cones in the retina.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceSmell & taste are called _____ because ____.energy senses; they send impulses to the brain in the form of electric energy.chemical senses; they detect chemicals in what we taste and smellflavor senses; they send impulses to the brain in the form of chemicalsmemory senses; they both have powerful connections to memory
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the principle difference between amplitude and frequency in the context of sound waves.Amplitude is the tone or timbre of a sound, whereas frequency is the pitch.Amplitude is detected int he cochlea, whereas frequency is detected in the auditory cortex.Amplitude is the height of the sound wave, whereas frequency is a measure of how frequently the sound waves pass a given point.Frequency is a measure for light waves, whereas amplitude is a measure for sound waves.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat behavior would be difficult without our vestibular sense?integrating what we see and hearwriting our nameWalking a straight line with our eyes closed.repeating a list of digits
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