TEST Psychology 4b: Sensation vs Perception - Rebecca Gajda | Library

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Which part of the retina translates color and fine detail?

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The way we perceive objects is determined by

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The lens of the eye is responsible for

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Rods in the retina allow us to recognize

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drag the term and line it up with the defintion

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law of continuity		idea that people prefer to see smooth patterns rather than disrupted oned
law of similarity		nearness of objects or figures to each other
proximity

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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 difference between sensation and perception?

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How does bottom-up processing influence perception?

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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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Place the following steps to the vision process in order.

light passes through the pupil
photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) convert light into neural impulses and send them to ganglion cells
axons send messages from the ganglion cells to the optic nerve
visual cortex in the occipital lobe interprets signals
optic nerve carries signals to the brain
light passes through the cornea

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Group the following parts of the ear into the appropriate categories:

auditory canal
semi-circular canals
ossicles

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Sort the following theories into the appropriate categories:

Volley theory
frequency theory
opponent process theory
place theory
trichromatic theory

Vision Theory

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Place the following steps of hearing into the correct order.

vibrations cause the ossicles to vibrate
sound waves vibrate the ear drum
ossicles (stapes) press against the cochlea
the pinnae collects sound waves

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Sort the concepts below into the correct categories.

convergence
clarity
texture gradient
relative height
retinal disparity

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According to Weber's Law, which of the following is true?

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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?

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Which concepts explains why we perceive the door in this picture is moving?

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Sort the descriptions and examples into the appropriate category of drug.

cause perception without actual sensation
increase brain activity and autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate
example: caffeine
decrease brain activity and autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate

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Which is an example of an altered state of consciousness?

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What stage of sleep is associated with dreaming?

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Circadian rhythms primarily regulate which biological function?

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Which sleep stage is the deepest and most restorative?

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unconsciousness
preconsciousness
meditation
wakefulness
biofeedback
sleep

Increased awareness of self and environment

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Which best explains how circadian rhythms are impacted by environment?

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Which of these is NOT a theory of why people sleep?

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What does Freud's theory suggest dreams represent?

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Drugs can...

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Which senses are considered "chemical senses? (select all that apply)

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Which sense is located in the inner ear, helps to place the body in space, and provides a sense of balance?

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What can lead to permanent hearing loss?

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Which concept explain why Ms. Gajda does not constantly feel her glasses on her face everyday?

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