Sensation & Perception Practice - Kelly Watkins | Biblioteka

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What is the process of organizing sensory information called?

Cognition

Attention

Perception

Sensation

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Which part of the eye controls light entry?

Pupil

Retina

Lens

Iris

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What term describes the minimum detectable stimulus intensity?

Absolute threshold

Sensory adaptation

Perceptual set

Just noticeable difference

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

Observation

Reaction

Sensation

Perception

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Which process interprets sensory information to give it meaning?

Memory

Sensation

Attention

Perception

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Which theory explains how we detect faint stimuli?

Opponent Process Theory

Trichromatic Theory

Signal Detection Theory

Gestalt Theory

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What is the difference between sensation and perception?

Sensation only relates to sight.

Sensation is detection; perception is interpretation of stimuli.

Sensation involves interpretation; perception is detection.

Perception occurs before sensation.

Both are the same process.

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What role do sensory receptors play in sensation?

They only respond to visual stimuli.

They produce emotions tied to perception.

They block unwanted information from the brain.

They interpret signals received from the brain.

They detect and convert stimuli into neural signals.

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What is a threshold in sensory perception?

The maximum level of response to a stimulus.

A measure of perceptual accuracy.

The minimum level of stimulus required for detection.

A psychological barrier to perception.

A fixed level of response expectation.

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How does bottom-up processing influence perception?

It starts with sensation and builds to understanding.

It is faster than top-down processing.

It relies solely on prior knowledge.

It always involves visual stimuli only.

It ignores sensory input completely.

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Which part focuses light onto the retina?

Sclera

Pupil

Iris

Lens

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What part detects light and sends signals to the brain?

Iris

Cornea

Lens

Retina

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Which structure gives the eye its color?

Retina

Sclera

Iris

Pupil

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What part of the ear collects sound waves?

Middle ear

Outer ear

Inner ear

Cochlea

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What is the function of the cochlea?

Balance the body

Amplify sound waves

Convert sound waves to electrical signals

Protect the inner ear

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Which part of the tongue detects sweet tastes?

Sides of the tongue

Back of the tongue

Tip of the tongue

Middle of the tongue

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What is the primary function of taste buds?

Sense temperature changes

Produce saliva

Absorb nutrients

Detect flavors in food

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What does Gestalt theory primarily focus on in perception?

The whole is different from the sum of parts.

Perception depends solely on past experience.

Individual components alone matter more.

Only visual elements are considered.

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Which term is commonly associated with Gestalt psychology?

Cognitive dissonance resolution.

Learning through reinforcement.

Figure-ground distinction.

Depth perception influence.

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What principle describes how people group similar items?

Principle of similarity.

Principle of segregation.

Principle of causation.

Principle of contrast.

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Gestalt psychology encourages understanding of what aspect of experience?

Perception as a unified whole.

Biological instincts and drives.

Cognitive processing mechanisms.

Emotional responses alone.