Exam 4: Cognition: Sensation, Perception, and States of Consciousness

The compensation hypothesis, involving sensory differences between African and European cultures, has not been supported by compelling empirical data.

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Question 41

Cross-cultural psychology provides compelling evidence that sensory differences (differences in the way people hear, smell, see, etc.) between cultures are insignificant.

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Question 42

What is the term for a sleeplike state marked by reduced sensitivity to stimuli, loss or alteration of knowledge, and the substitution of automatic for voluntary motor activity?

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Question 43

Studies show that people, including residents of big cities, are substantiallyslower and less accurate at visually detecting animals compared to non-living objects such as moving cars.

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Question 44

The organization of sensations in three dimensions, even though the image on the eye's retina is two-dimensional, is referred to as __________________.

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Question 45

_________ is a quiet and relaxed state of tranquility in which a person achieves an integration of emotions, attitudes, and thoughts.

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Question 46

Describe the cultural interpretations of the red color.

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Question 47

After spending an hour in a remote village, you become less aware of the noise caused by the constantly blowing dessert wind. This tendency to respond less to stimuli that continue without change is called:

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Question 48

What is the name of the hypothesis that asserts people who are raised in an environment shaped by carpenters tend to interpret nonrectangular figures as representations of rectangular figures seen in perspective?

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Question 49

What is the difference between visionary and possession trances?

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Question 50

Under the influence of the Protestant (Christian) tradition, developed first in Western Europe, altered states of consciousness were considered:

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Question 51

Until recently, the altered states of consciousness associated with religious experiences have been practically excluded from scientific psychological research. Why?

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Question 52

The ________ refers to the minimum amount of physical energy needed for an observer to notice a stimulus.

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Question 53

A(n)________ is a term used to identify the feeling of pleasure evoked by stimuli that are perceived as beautiful, attractive, and rewarding.

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Question 54

Describe the most significant difference between polyphasic and monophasic cultures (in the context of dreams).

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Question 55

The _________ suggests that while an ethnic group may excel in a particular sensory task, they may be less adept in others. Yet, in sum, sensory and other cognitive skills are evenly balanced across ethnic groups.

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Question 56

Imagine your client during a therapy session describes her perceptions and feelings when an evil spirit invaded her body a few days ago. From a psychological perspective, how would you define this altered state of consciousness?

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Question 57

What are the main psychological (cognitive) symptom of visionary trance? Describe them.

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Question 58

The organization of sensations in three dimensions, even though the image on the eye's retina is two-dimensional is called:

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Question 59

The text distinguishes between two types of trances: one is visionary and the other is: _____________.

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The compensation hypothesis, involving sensory differences between African and European cultures, has not been supported by compelling empirical data.

Cross-cultural psychology provides compelling evidence that sensory differences (differences in the way people hear, smell, see, etc.) between cultures are insignificant.

What is the term for a sleeplike state marked by reduced sensitivity to stimuli, loss or alteration of knowledge, and the substitution of automatic for voluntary motor activity?

Studies show that people, including residents of big cities, are substantiallyslower and less accurate at visually detecting animals compared to non-living objects such as moving cars.

The organization of sensations in three dimensions, even though the image on the eye's retina is two-dimensional, is referred to as __________________.

_________ is a quiet and relaxed state of tranquility in which a person achieves an integration of emotions, attitudes, and thoughts.

Describe the cultural interpretations of the red color.

After spending an hour in a remote village, you become less aware of the noise caused by the constantly blowing dessert wind. This tendency to respond less to stimuli that continue without change is called:

What is the name of the hypothesis that asserts people who are raised in an environment shaped by carpenters tend to interpret nonrectangular figures as representations of rectangular figures seen in perspective?

What is the difference between visionary and possession trances?

Under the influence of the Protestant (Christian) tradition, developed first in Western Europe, altered states of consciousness were considered:

Until recently, the altered states of consciousness associated with religious experiences have been practically excluded from scientific psychological research. Why?

The ________ refers to the minimum amount of physical energy needed for an observer to notice a stimulus.

A(n)________ is a term used to identify the feeling of pleasure evoked by stimuli that are perceived as beautiful, attractive, and rewarding.

Describe the most significant difference between polyphasic and monophasic cultures (in the context of dreams).

The _________ suggests that while an ethnic group may excel in a particular sensory task, they may be less adept in others. Yet, in sum, sensory and other cognitive skills are evenly balanced across ethnic groups.

Imagine your client during a therapy session describes her perceptions and feelings when an evil spirit invaded her body a few days ago. From a psychological perspective, how would you define this altered state of consciousness?

What are the main psychological (cognitive) symptom of visionary trance? Describe them.

The organization of sensations in three dimensions, even though the image on the eye's retina is two-dimensional is called:

The text distinguishes between two types of trances: one is visionary and the other is: _____________.

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Exam 4: Cognition: Sensation, Perception, and States of Consciousness

The compensation hypothesis, involving sensory differences between African and European cultures, has not been supported by compelling empirical data.

Cross-cultural psychology provides compelling evidence that sensory differences (differences in the way people hear, smell, see, etc.) between cultures are insignificant.

What is the term for a sleeplike state marked by reduced sensitivity to stimuli, loss or alteration of knowledge, and the substitution of automatic for voluntary motor activity?

Studies show that people, including residents of big cities, are substantially slower and less accurate at visually detecting animals compared to non-living objects such as moving cars.

The organization of sensations in three dimensions, even though the image on the eye's retina is two-dimensional, is referred to as __________________.

_________ is a quiet and relaxed state of tranquility in which a person achieves an integration of emotions, attitudes, and thoughts.

Describe the cultural interpretations of the red color.

After spending an hour in a remote village, you become less aware of the noise caused by the constantly blowing dessert wind. This tendency to respond less to stimuli that continue without change is called:

What is the name of the hypothesis that asserts people who are raised in an environment shaped by carpenters tend to interpret nonrectangular figures as representations of rectangular figures seen in perspective?

What is the difference between visionary and possession trances?

Under the influence of the Protestant (Christian) tradition, developed first in Western Europe, altered states of consciousness were considered:

Until recently, the altered states of consciousness associated with religious experiences have been practically excluded from scientific psychological research. Why?

The ________ refers to the minimum amount of physical energy needed for an observer to notice a stimulus.

A(n)________ is a term used to identify the feeling of pleasure evoked by stimuli that are perceived as beautiful, attractive, and rewarding.

Describe the most significant difference between polyphasic and monophasic cultures (in the context of dreams).

The _________ suggests that while an ethnic group may excel in a particular sensory task, they may be less adept in others. Yet, in sum, sensory and other cognitive skills are evenly balanced across ethnic groups.

Imagine your client during a therapy session describes her perceptions and feelings when an evil spirit invaded her body a few days ago. From a psychological perspective, how would you define this altered state of consciousness?

What are the main psychological (cognitive) symptom of visionary trance? Describe them.

The organization of sensations in three dimensions, even though the image on the eye's retina is two-dimensional is called:

The text distinguishes between two types of trances: one is visionary and the other is: _____________.

Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology

Critical Thinking in Cross-Cultural Psychology

Methodology of Cross-Cultural Research

Intelligence

Emotion

Motivation

Human Development and Socialization

Psychological Disorders

Social Perception and Social Cognition

Personality and the Self

Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology

Filters

Studies show that people, including residents of big cities, are substantiallyslower and less accurate at visually detecting animals compared to non-living objects such as moving cars.