Question 1

Weber's law states that a just noticeable difference is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed value 
B)  constant proportion of the intensity of an initial stimulus 
C)  variable proportion of the intensity of an initial stimulus 
D)  random value 
A)  fixed value 
B)  constant proportion of the intensity of an initial stimulus 
C)  variable proportion of the intensity of an initial stimulus 
D)  random value

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place theory and frequency theory explain our perception of high- but not low-frequency sounds. 
B)  Place theory and frequency theory explain our perception of low- but not high-frequency sounds. 
C)  Both place theory and frequency theory provide the full explanations for hearing. 
D)  Place theory accounts for the perception of high-frequency sounds;frequency theory explains our perception of low-frequency sounds. 
A)  Place theory and frequency theory explain our perception of high- but not low-frequency sounds. 
B)  Place theory and frequency theory explain our perception of low- but not high-frequency sounds. 
C)  Both place theory and frequency theory provide the full explanations for hearing. 
D)  Place theory accounts for the perception of high-frequency sounds;frequency theory explains our perception of low-frequency sounds.

Question 3

Nerve receptor cells for the skin senses are:

Accepted Answer

A)  located at a uniform depth throughout the skin. 
B)  evenly distributed throughout the skin. 
C)  unevenly distributed throughout the skin. 
D)  not related to the sense of pressure. 
A)  located at a uniform depth throughout the skin. 
B)  evenly distributed throughout the skin. 
C)  unevenly distributed throughout the skin. 
D)  not related to the sense of pressure.

Question 4

Which depth cue is correctly matched with a description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motion parallax - more distant objects produce smaller images on the retina 
B)  Texture gradient - change in the body's position produces change in an object's retinal position 
C)  Relative size - details becomes less distinct with increasing distance 
D)  Linear perspective - parallel lines appear to converge with increasing distance 
A)  Motion parallax - more distant objects produce smaller images on the retina 
B)  Texture gradient - change in the body's position produces change in an object's retinal position 
C)  Relative size - details becomes less distinct with increasing distance 
D)  Linear perspective - parallel lines appear to converge with increasing distance

Weber's law states that a just noticeable difference is a _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Nerve receptor cells for the skin senses are:

Which depth cue is correctly matched with a description?

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Weber's law states that a just noticeable difference is a _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Nerve receptor cells for the skin senses are:

Which depth cue is correctly matched with a description?

Introduction to Psychology

Psychological Research

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress Coping and Well-Being

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