Sensation & Perception Practice

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21 questions
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What is the process of organizing sensory information called?

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Which part of the eye controls light entry?

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What term describes the minimum detectable stimulus intensity?

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What is the term for how we gather information from our senses?

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Which process interprets sensory information to give it meaning?

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Which theory explains how we detect faint stimuli?

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What is the difference between sensation and perception?

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What role do sensory receptors play in sensation?

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What is a threshold in sensory perception?

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How does bottom-up processing influence perception?

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Which part focuses light onto the retina?

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What part detects light and sends signals to the brain?

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Which structure gives the eye its color?

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What part of the ear collects sound waves?

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What is the function of the cochlea?

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Which part of the tongue detects sweet tastes?

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What is the primary function of taste buds?

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What does Gestalt theory primarily focus on in perception?

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Which term is commonly associated with Gestalt psychology?

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What principle describes how people group similar items?

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Gestalt psychology encourages understanding of what aspect of experience?