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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the human eye, rods are to _________, as cones are to ________.
light/ color
color/ light
monochromat/ dichromat
dichromat/ monochromat
lens/ iris
- 2. Multiple Choice
What sense helps maintain balance?
Vestibular
Kinesthetic
Proprioception
Audition
Olfaction
- 3. Multiple Choice
The specialized cells in each of the sense organs that collect information to send to the brain are called...
sensory cells
sensory nuerons
bipolar cells
ganglion cells
sensory receptors
- 4. Multiple Choice
The phenomenon of color constancy best demonstrates that...
an object's perceived color is influenced by its surrounding objects
the retina has three types of color receptors
the brain processes information about color and shape simultaneously
quivering eye movements help to maintain the perception of color
color vision depends on pairs of opposing retinal processes
- 5. Multiple Choice
Almost half the birds in the tree outside Brian's window were brown and the rest were red, so Brian perceived them as two different groups of birds. This best illustrates...
proximity
closure
similarity
connectedness
disparity
- 6. Multiple Choice
The area of the brain that receives information from the nose is directly connected to the limbic system, rather than relayed first through the thalamus. This connection may explain why smells are often involved in...
pain sensations
altered states of consciousness
subliminal messages
vivid memories
retinal disparity
- 7. Multiple Choice
The classic gate-control theory suggests that pain is experienced when small nerve fibers activate and open a neural gate in the...
basilar membrane
spinal cord
semicircular canal
olfactory bulbs
fovea
- 8. Multiple Choice
A psychologist believes her patient's chronic pain is influenced by his obsessive thoughts and unnecessary concern that he might be injured again in the future. What school of thought is this psychologist likely from?
Gestalt
Humanist
Cognitive
Biological
Socio-Cultural
- 9. Multiple Choice
Where is the basilar membrane located?
middle ear
auditory canal
semicircular canal
cochlea
feature detected
- 10. Multiple Choice
The coiled, fluid filled tube in which sound waves trigger nerve impulses is called...
eustachian tube
auditory canal
semicircular canal
cochlea
vestibular aparatus
- 11. Multiple Choice
What color afterimage would occur after viewing the color blue?
blue
red
yellow
green
white
- 12. Multiple Choice
The process by which your ears convert sound waves to neural impulses is called...
sensory adaptation
accommodation
parallel processing
sensory introduction
Transduction
- 13. Multiple Choice
The principle that two stimuli must differ by a constant proportion for their difference to be perceived is known as...
opponent process theory
feature detector
sensory interaction
Weber's law
absolute threshold
- 14. Multiple Choice
A person's diminished sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus is known as...
accomodation
parallel processing
sensory adaptation
transduction
sensory equilibrium
- 15. Multiple Choice
a person typically fails to consciously perceive their own nose in their line of vision. This best illustrates...
subliminal perception
change blindness
cocktail party effect
selective attention
visual cliff
- 16. Multiple Choice
While waiting in line at Starbucks, Kramer was playing games on his cell phone and subsequently failed to see the customer in front of him rob the cashier. This is an example of...
inattentional blindness
place theory
blind spot
feature detectors
sensory adaptation
- 17. Multiple Choice
Although Bill was seated next to his friend, he was able to smell the burning popcorn a full minute earlier than his friend. Bill must have a lower _________ for smell.
accommodation level
absolute threshold
tolerance level
gustatory saturation level
adaptation level
- 18. Multiple Choice
If you are expecting an important text message, you are much more likely to notice the sound as soon as the message arrives. This best illustrates...
priming
signal detection theory
difference threshold
absolute threshold
Weber's law
- 19. Multiple Choice
What three primary colors of light are detected by your cones?
Green, red, and blue
Black, gray, and white
Blue, red, and yellow
Blue, green, and purple
Cyan, magenta, and yellow
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the first part of the eye that light hits?
lens
cornea
pupil
retina
iris
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAjah heard a very annoying beeping sound in the beginning of class but after awhile it became unnoticeable. This demonstrates:sensory adaptationdifference thresholdresponse biasabsolute threshold
- 22. Multiple ChoiceBob loves to play Grand theft Auto and he loves how real it looks especially when drives under a tunnel. What type of cues are used to make the video game seem so real?binocular depth cuesconesmonocular depth cuesrods
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIn sensation, what is the transforming of stimulus energies, such as touch and smells, into neural impulses our brain can interpret?PrimingSensory AdaptionSensationTransduction
- 24. Multiple ChoiceSensation is?Process of neuronal activity traveling from our fingers to our brain.Process by which our sensory receptors take in stimulus energy from our environment.Process by which our brain organizes and interprets information
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIf i am testing your sound absolute threshold what percentage of the time must you hear the minimum stimulus in order for the absolute threshold to have been found?20%35%50%60%
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT part of the eye?IrisStapesCorneaPupil
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe system for sensing the position and movement of individual body parts is?balancekineticssensory interactionkinesthesis
- 28. Multiple ChoiceArea in the ear that sound waves/Vibrations get transferred into neuronal impulses-ear drumear canalscochleaauditory nerve
- 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 process by which sensory information is converted into neural energy is:Sensory adaptationFeature detectionSignal detectionTransduction
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe size of the pupil is controlled by the:LensRetinaCorneaIris
- 32. Multiple ChoiceMost color-deficient people will probably:Lack functioning red-or-green-sensitive conesSee the world in only black and whiteAlso suffer from poor visionHave above-average vision to compensate for the deficit
- 33. 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
- 34. Multiple ChoiceEllis turns around and around in a circle. When he stops, he feels like his head is still spinning. What is responsible for this sensation?CochleaproprioceptorsSemicircular canalsOrgan of Corti
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when we construct perceptions based on experience and expectations?SensationSelective attentionBottom-Up processingTop-Down processing
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the eye controls the size of the pupil?CorneaLensIrisRetina
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhere do sound waves first enter the ear?CochleaTympanic membraneOrigin of cortiPinna
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three colors that eyes are sensitive to?Red, yellow, greenRed, green, bluePurple, yellow, blueOrange, blue, red
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich one is NOT one of the 4 basic tastes?SpicySourSaltyBitter
- 40. Multiple ChoiceNot being able to notice change in the environment is known asChange BlindnessInattentional BlindnessSensory AdaptationSelective Attention
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe ability to attend to one voice among manyInattentional blindnessCocktail party effectHabituationHabituation
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an illusion of movement created when two or more adjacent lights blink on and off in quick seccession?relative motiondepth perceptionbinocular cuesphi phenomenon
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat is bottom up processing?no prior knowledgeprior knowledgeability to attend to one voice among manyfailing to notice change in the environment
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWho is associated with the Trichromatic theory?Ernst WedberYoung-HemholtzDavid HubelTorsten Wiesel
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat affects the things that we see, hear and taste?Perceptual setcontext effectESPParapsychology
- 46. Multiple Choice
What does this picture show?similarityclosurefigure groundConnectedness - 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the outermost part of the ear?PinnaCochleaOval windowEardrum
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhere do we have most of our cones?CorneaPupilFoveaIris
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhen hearing, amplitude determines ___ and frequesncy determines___.Loudness -- pitchPitch -- loudnessThey both determine loudnessThey both determine pitch
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which part of the eye bends light waves so the images can be focused on the retina?
lens
cones
pupil
fovea
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat helps detect black, white, and gray. Necessary for twilight vision?pupilconesfovearods
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the 5th newest taste to be found?Umamiproteinbittersour
- 53. Multiple ChoiceA subliminal stimuli is ____ the absolute threshold.AboveBelowAtnear
- 54. Multiple ChoiceMorgan is studying for a big AP Psych test and because she is so focused, she doesnt notice her dog eating her favorite shoes. This is an example of ___.PerceptionSensory adaptationDifference thresholdInattentional blindness
- 55. Multiple ChoiceSue’s dog smells really bad, everybody seems to notice but her. She is so used to the stench that she no longer notices it, this is called ___.Difference ThresholdInattentional blindnessSensory adaptationNoticeable Difference
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when an object is higher in our field of vision so it seems farther away?Relative sizeRelative heightInterpositionLinear perspective
- 57. 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 processingsensory adaptationaccomodationWeber's Law
- 58. Multiple ChoiceAs we look at a flower, the intensity of the color we see is related to the light wave’s:placement on the spectrumlengthhueamplitude
- 59. Multiple ChoiceThe eye’s “blind spot” is related to:light rays focusing too far in front of the retina.light rays focusing too far behind the retina.a cluster of cells around the fovea which contains cones, but no rods.an area without receptor cells where the optic nerve leaves the eye.
- 60. Multiple ChoiceThe hammer, anvil, and stirrup are found in the:inner earvestibular sacsmiddle earouter ear
- 61. Multiple ChoiceMakers of 3-D movies rely most heavily on:the visual cliff.The Lyer Illusionretinal disparity.monocular cues.
- 62. Multiple ChoiceAfter hearing that Bryce had served a prison sentence, Janet began to perceive his friendly behavior as insincere and manipulative. This best illustrates the impact of:sensation.bottom up processing.perceptual sets
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following activities requires you to use the absolute threshold for sensation?telling the difference between sweet and saltydetecting a tiny, faint light on a radar screendeciding if two glasses contain the same amount of watertelling if your guitar is in tune
- 64. Multiple ChoiceAs we perceive the environment, we use Gestalt principles of good form to help organize things into meaningful groups and forms. In 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?closureproximitysimilaritycontinuity
- 65. Multiple ChoiceIn the same football game, we watch as a team attempts a field goal. Since the goal posts are distant and the time to make a decision is short, the referee must use many perceptual cues to decide whether the kick is good or not. One important ability is depth perception. Which of the following cues might be most helpful in deciding whether the field goal is successful?linear perspectivemotion parallaxconvergenceinterposition
- 66. 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 its in the sky to its size near the horizon.attempting to catch fly ball that is quickly coming toward you.
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following correctly lists the order of structures through which sound travels after entering the ear?Auditory canal, eardrum, middle ear, cochleaEardrum, auditory canal, middle ear, cochleaEardrum, middle ear, cochlea, auditory canalAuditory canal, middle ear, eardrum, cochlea
- 68. Multiple ChoiceTamika hates the bitter taste of her cough syrup. Which of the following would she find most helpful in minimizing the syrup’s bad taste?Tasting something very sweet before taking the cough syrupKeeping the syrup in her mouth for several seconds before swallowing itHolding her nose while taking the cough syrupGulping the cough syrup so that It misses her tongue
- 69. Multiple ChoiceThe principle that one sense may influence another is:TransductionSensory adaptationWeber’s LawSensory interaction
- 70. 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
- 71. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the eye allows us to see color?conesrodsiriseyeball
- 72. Multiple ChoiceOlfaction refers to which sense?SmellTasteTouchSight
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of sensory adaptation?Finding the cold water of a swimming pool warmer after you’ve spent a few minutes in itDeveloping an increased sensitivity to salt the more you use it in foodsBecoming very irritated at the continuous sound of a dripping faucetAll of the above are examples
- 74. Multiple ChoiceThe size of the pupil is controlled by the:LensRetinaCorneaIris
- 75. Multiple Choice
The theory that the retina contains three different color receptors- Red, Green, and Blue- is called
Young Helmholtz Trichromatic Theory
Gate control Theory
Place Theory
Tri Hue Theory
- 76. Multiple Choice
Frequency theory best explains _______, while place theory best explains ________.
how we process red, green, and blue light; why we experience color afterimages
how we perceive low-pitched sounds; how we perceive high-pitched sounds
how touch sensations involve more than tactile stimulation; why stroking a pressure spot leads to the sensation of a tickle
how phantom limb sensations occur; how stimulation of the larger fibers in the spinal cord stop pain
- 77. Multiple Choice
When informed that a brief imperceptible message would be flashed repeatedly during a popular TV program, many viewers reported feeling strangely hungry or thirsty during the show. Since the imperceptible message had nothing to do with hunger or thirst, viewers' strange reactions best illustrate
the McGurk effect.
sensory adaptation
a placebo effect
accommodation
- 78. Multiple Choice
Experiments with the visual cliff suggest that
humans must learn to recognize depth.
the ability to perceive depth is at least partly innate.
unlike other animals, humans do not perceive depth until about 8 months of age.
binocular cues are more important than monocular cues.
- 79. Multiple Choice
The axons of ganglion cells converge to form
the basilar membrane.
bipolar cells.
the auditory nerve.
the optic nerve.
- 80. Multiple Choice
Experiencing a green afterimage of a red object is most easily explained by
the opponent-process theory.
frequency theory.
place theory.
the Young-Helmholtz theory.
- 81. Multiple Choice
Which of the following types of cells are located in the brain's occipital lobe?
cochlea cells
feature detectors
rods and cones
bipolar cells
- 82. Multiple Choice
While a man provided directions to a construction worker, two experimenters rudely interrupted by passing between them carrying a door. The student's failure to notice that the construction worker was replaced by a different person during this interruption illustrates
change blindness.
top-down processing.
blind spot.
bottom-up processing.
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