Question 1

The moon illusion is that the moon appears _____ when near the horizon than when overhead and is explained by _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  larger; size constancy ​
B)  larger; texture gradient
C)  smaller; size constancy
D)  smaller; texture gradientE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

After visual information is processed in the primary visual cortex, it is often routed to other cortical areas for additional processing through two pathways characterized as the _____ pathways.

Accepted Answer

A)  form and color
B)  what and when
C)  what and where
D)  motion and depthE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

People from _____ cultures are less susceptible to the Müller-Lyer illusion than people from _____ cultures. ​

Accepted Answer

non-Wester...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the pictorial depth cues?

Accepted Answer

A)  R etinal disparity
B)  L inear perspective
C)  R elative height
D)  Texture gradientsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The visual cortex is to the auditory cortex as the occipital lobe is to the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum.
B)  frontal lobe.
C)  temporal lobe.
D)  parietal lobe.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Ashlynn was listening to a recording of a famous speech that was being played backward. She just heard gibberish until a classmate said the phrase, "Meet me in St. Louis," was clearly spoken. The tape was rewound and as Ashlynn listened this time, she also clearly heard the same phrase. Ashlynn's ability to detect the phrase the second time through the tape illustrates  the _____ model of perception.

Accepted Answer

A)  opponent process
B)  top-down processing
C)  bottom-up processing
D)  eclecticE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as ​

Accepted Answer

A)  smell buds.
B)  gustatory bulbs.
C)  olfactory cilia.
D)  sciatic receptors.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Isaiah is having his eyes checked. The doctor has put drops in Isaiah's eyes that will cause the pupils to open wide. As the drops begin to work, Isaiah will MOST likely notice that ​

Accepted Answer

A)  he will lose some of his color vision.
B)  his vision will start to become quite blurry.
C)  his vision will become extremely sharp and clear.
D)  colors will appear to be "super" saturated.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

_____ refers to the relative amount of whiteness in a color. ​

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The answer of _____ refers to the relative amount of...

Question 10

_____ is stimulation of the sense organs;  _____ is selection and interpretation of sensory input. ​

Accepted Answer

Sensation;...

Question 11

While visiting the art museum, Laura stared at a black and white photograph in a yellow frame for over a minute. When she looked away from the photograph, she saw an afterimage of a rectangle. Consistent with the opponent process theory, the image she saw was

Accepted Answer

A)  green.
B)  red.
C)  blue.
D)  yellow.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Having two ears is MOST beneficial for ​

Accepted Answer

A)  perceiving changes in pitch.
B)  locating a sound source.
C)  perceiving changes in amplitude.
D)  determining a speaker's sex.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Most times we use _____ to perceive depth because our brain receives signals from both eyes, but artists must use _____ to create an impression of depth in paintings.

Accepted Answer

binocular ...

Question 14

The structure of the ear that converts vibrations into nerve impulses is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea.
B)  oval window.
C)  temporal lobe.
D)  stirrup.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following BEST describes how we hear according to place theory? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Different sound frequencies vibrate different portions of the basilar membrane, producing different pitches.
B)  Our perception of pitch corresponds to the rate or frequency at which the entire basilar membrane vibrates.
C)  We perceive differences in pitch according to the number of hair cells that vibrate at any one time.
D)  Different sound frequencies affect the intensity with which the eardrum vibrates, producing different pitches.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The inner ear is mainly comprised of the _____, which contains the auditory receptors. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inner ear is mainly comprised of...

Question 17

Describe how the characteristics of light waves correspond to hue, brightness, and saturation. ​

Accepted Answer

The light stimulus has three characteris...

Question 18

Sensory adaptation can explain all of the following EXCEPT ​

Accepted Answer

A)  getting used to the smell of the perfume you are wearing.
B)  hearing your name spoken in a noisy room.
C)  feeling comfortable in a cold swimming pool after being in for a few minutes.
D)  getting used to the touch of your clothes on your skin.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

What are binocular depth cues and monocular depth cues, and how do they allow us to perceive depth? ​

Accepted Answer

Binocular depth cues are clues about dis...

Question 20

It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because ​

Accepted Answer

A)  of the principle of common fate.
B)  we cannot easily distinguish between figure and ground.
C)  of the perceptual principle of shape constancy.
D)  of the illusion of relative size.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 4: Sensation and Perception

The moon illusion is that the moon appears _ when near the horizon than when overhead and is explained by _.

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Most times we use _ to perceive depth because our brain receives signals from both eyes, but artists must use _ to create an impression of depth in paintings.

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Describe how the characteristics of light waves correspond to hue, brightness, and saturation.

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The visual cortex is to the auditory cortex as the occipital lobe is to the

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While visiting the art museum, Laura stared at a black and white photograph in a yellow frame for over a minute. When she looked away from the photograph, she saw an afterimage of a rectangle. Consistent with the opponent process theory, the image she saw was

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It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because

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_____ refers to the relative amount of whiteness in a color.

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People from _ cultures are less susceptible to the Müller-Lyer illusion than people from _ cultures.

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The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as

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The structure of the ear that converts vibrations into nerve impulses is the

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Isaiah is having his eyes checked. The doctor has put drops in Isaiah's eyes that will cause the pupils to open wide. As the drops begin to work, Isaiah will MOST likely notice that

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_ is stimulation of the sense organs; _ is selection and interpretation of sensory input.

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The inner ear is mainly comprised of the _____, which contains the auditory receptors.

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What are binocular depth cues and monocular depth cues, and how do they allow us to perceive depth?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the pictorial depth cues?

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Which of the following BEST describes how we hear according to place theory?

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Sensory adaptation can explain all of the following EXCEPT

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The moon illusion is that the moon appears _____ when near the horizon than when overhead and is explained by _____. ​

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Most times we use _____ to perceive depth because our brain receives signals from both eyes, but artists must use _____ to create an impression of depth in paintings.

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Describe how the characteristics of light waves correspond to hue, brightness, and saturation. ​

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The visual cortex is to the auditory cortex as the occipital lobe is to the

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While visiting the art museum, Laura stared at a black and white photograph in a yellow frame for over a minute. When she looked away from the photograph, she saw an afterimage of a rectangle. Consistent with the opponent process theory, the image she saw was

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It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because ​

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_____ refers to the relative amount of whiteness in a color. ​

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People from _____ cultures are less susceptible to the Müller-Lyer illusion than people from _____ cultures. ​

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The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as ​

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The structure of the ear that converts vibrations into nerve impulses is the

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Isaiah is having his eyes checked. The doctor has put drops in Isaiah's eyes that will cause the pupils to open wide. As the drops begin to work, Isaiah will MOST likely notice that ​

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_____ is stimulation of the sense organs; _____ is selection and interpretation of sensory input. ​

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The inner ear is mainly comprised of the _____, which contains the auditory receptors. ​

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What are binocular depth cues and monocular depth cues, and how do they allow us to perceive depth? ​

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Which of the following is NOT one of the pictorial depth cues?

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Which of the following BEST describes how we hear according to place theory? ​

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Sensory adaptation can explain all of the following EXCEPT ​

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Having two ears is MOST beneficial for ​

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Most times we use _ to perceive depth because our brain receives signals from both eyes, but artists must use _ to create an impression of depth in paintings.

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Describe how the characteristics of light waves correspond to hue, brightness, and saturation.

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It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because

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_____ refers to the relative amount of whiteness in a color.

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People from _ cultures are less susceptible to the Müller-Lyer illusion than people from _ cultures.

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The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as

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Isaiah is having his eyes checked. The doctor has put drops in Isaiah's eyes that will cause the pupils to open wide. As the drops begin to work, Isaiah will MOST likely notice that

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_ is stimulation of the sense organs; _ is selection and interpretation of sensory input.

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The inner ear is mainly comprised of the _____, which contains the auditory receptors.

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What are binocular depth cues and monocular depth cues, and how do they allow us to perceive depth?

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Which of the following BEST describes how we hear according to place theory?

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Sensory adaptation can explain all of the following EXCEPT

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Having two ears is MOST beneficial for

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