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Unit 4: Sensation & Perception

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    1. After constant exposure to a stimulus, our nerve cells fire less frequently. This can be explained by which of the following?

    Weber's law

    Sensory adaptation

    Signal detection

    Absolute threshold sensitivity

    The Phi phenomenon

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    2. The ability of the human visual system to barely detect a candle flame at a distance of about 30 miles on a clear, dark night is an example of

    absolute threshold

    difference threshold

    just noticeable difference

    Weber's Law

    sensory adaptation

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    3. The semicircular canals, located in the inner ear, provide important information about the

    Apparent distance of sound

    Air pressure of the surrounding areas

    Body’s posture and head position

    Frequency of sound waves

    Amplitude of sound waves

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