Which part of the retina translates color and fine detail?
The way we perceive objects is determined by
The lens of the eye is responsible for
Rods in the retina allow us to recognize
drag the term and line it up with the defintion
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
closure | arrow_right_alt | idea that people prefer to see smooth patterns rather than disrupted oned |
law of continuity | arrow_right_alt | nearness of objects or figures to each other |
law of similarity | arrow_right_alt | tendency to perceive a complete figure even if gaps exist |
proximity | arrow_right_alt | idea that people like to group similar items together |
Which part of the eye controls light entry?
What term describes the minimum detectable stimulus intensity?
What is the difference between sensation and perception?
How does bottom-up processing influence perception?
What part of the ear collects sound waves?
What is the function of the cochlea?
Place the following steps to the vision process in order.
visual cortex in the occipital lobe interprets signals
photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) convert light into neural impulses and send them to ganglion cells
light passes through the pupil
light passes through the cornea
optic nerve carries signals to the brain
light is focused by the lens onto the retina
axons send messages from the ganglion cells to the optic nerve
Group the following parts of the ear into the appropriate categories:
ossicles
pinnae
semi-circular canals
tympanic membrane (ear drum)
cochlea
auditory nerve
auditory canal
Outer Ear
Middle Ear
Inner Ear
Sort the following theories into the appropriate categories:
opponent process theory
place theory
frequency theory
trichromatic theory
Volley theory
Vision Theory
Hearing Theory
Place the following steps of hearing into the correct order.
vibrations cause the ossicles to vibrate
sound waves travel down the auditory canal
ossicles (stapes) press against the cochlea
vibrations are passed through the fluid in the cochlea
sound waves vibrate the ear drum
hair cells transmit neural impulses to auditory nerve
hair cells (auditory receptor cells) are stimulated
the pinnae collects sound waves
impulses end up in the auditory cortext of the temporal lobe
Sort the concepts below into the correct categories.
texture gradient
relative height
retinal disparity
clarity
convergence
relative size
monocular clues
binocular clues
According to Weber's Law, which of the following is true?
There is a fan that is constantly running in Melinda's room. Most days, however, she forgets that it's on, even though it is noisy. Which idea explains why Melinda doesn't hear her fan?
Which concepts explains why we perceive the door in this picture is moving?

Sort the descriptions and examples into the appropriate category of drug.
cause perception without actual sensation
decrease brain activity and autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate
example: LSD (acid)
example: caffeine
example: alcohol
increase brain activity and autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate
Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Which is an example of an altered state of consciousness?
What stage of sleep is associated with dreaming?
Circadian rhythms primarily regulate which biological function?
Which sleep stage is the deepest and most restorative?
wakefulness
unconsciousness
sleep
meditation
biofeedback
preconsciousness
Increased awareness of self and environment
Decreased awareness of self and environment
Which best explains how circadian rhythms are impacted by environment?
Which of these is NOT a theory of why people sleep?
What does Freud's theory suggest dreams represent?
Drugs can...
Which senses are considered "chemical senses? (select all that apply)
Which sense is located in the inner ear, helps to place the body in space, and provides a sense of balance?
What can lead to permanent hearing loss?
Which concept explain why Ms. Gajda does not constantly feel her glasses on her face everyday?