Question 1

The light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eyeball is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) fovea. 
B) lens. 
C) iris. 
D) retina. 
A) fovea. 
B) lens. 
C) iris. 
D) retina.

Question 2

Methods that measure the strength of a stimulus and the observer's sensitivity to the stimulus are called:

Accepted Answer

A) psychophysics. 
B) psychometrics. 
C) perceptual constancies. 
D) signal detections. 
A) psychophysics. 
B) psychometrics. 
C) perceptual constancies. 
D) signal detections.

Question 3

Stimuli that are presented slightly below the absolute threshold will:

Accepted Answer

A) never be detected. 
B) be detected less than 10% of the time. 
C) be detected less than 50% of the time. 
D) be detected between 50 and 99% of the time. 
A) never be detected. 
B) be detected less than 10% of the time. 
C) be detected less than 50% of the time. 
D) be detected between 50 and 99% of the time.

Question 4

When the three primary colors of light are projected onto the same surface,that surface will reflect the color:

Accepted Answer

A) black. 
B) white. 
C) yellow. 
D) blue. 
A) black. 
B) white. 
C) yellow. 
D) blue.

Question 5

The colors of the visible spectrum in order from longest to shortest wavelength are:

Accepted Answer

A) deep purple,blue,green,yellow,orange,red. 
B) red,orange,yellow,green,blue,deep purple. 
C) red,yellow,orange,deep purple,green,blue. 
D) blue,green,deep purple,orange,yellow,red. 
A) deep purple,blue,green,yellow,orange,red. 
B) red,orange,yellow,green,blue,deep purple. 
C) red,yellow,orange,deep purple,green,blue. 
D) blue,green,deep purple,orange,yellow,red.

Question 6

The specialized receptors in the skin that sense cold and warmth are called:

Accepted Answer

A) thermometers. 
B) thermodynamic receptors. 
C) thermoreceptors. 
D) thermoconductors. 
A) thermometers. 
B) thermodynamic receptors. 
C) thermoreceptors. 
D) thermoconductors.

Question 7

Neuroscientists originally dubbed the dorsal visual stream the _____ pathway;today,it is arguably better conceptualized as the _____ pathway.

Accepted Answer

A) how;what 
B) what;where 
C) what;how 
D) where;how 
A) how;what 
B) what;where 
C) what;how 
D) where;how

Question 8

_____ predicts that a power lifter cannot detect the difference between 300 and 301 pounds but can easily detect the difference between 3 and 4 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) Weber's law 
B) Signal detection theory 
C) Size constancy 
D) Gestalt theory 
A) Weber's law 
B) Signal detection theory 
C) Size constancy 
D) Gestalt theory

Question 9

The colors of the visible spectrum in order from shortest to longest wavelength are:

Accepted Answer

A) deep purple,blue,green,yellow,orange,red. 
B) red,orange,yellow,green,blue,deep purple. 
C) red,yellow,orange,deep purple,green,blue. 
D) blue,green,deep purple,orange,yellow,red. 
A) deep purple,blue,green,yellow,orange,red. 
B) red,orange,yellow,green,blue,deep purple. 
C) red,yellow,orange,deep purple,green,blue. 
D) blue,green,deep purple,orange,yellow,red.

Question 10

Another term for the frequency of a sound wave is its:

Accepted Answer

A) amplitude. 
B) wavelength. 
C) complexity. 
D) decibel level. 
A) amplitude. 
B) wavelength. 
C) complexity. 
D) decibel level.

Question 11

_____ are photoreceptors that allow us to see in very low light.

Accepted Answer

A) Bipolar cells 
B) Retinal ganglion cells 
C) Rods 
D) Cones 
A) Bipolar cells 
B) Retinal ganglion cells 
C) Rods 
D) Cones

Question 12

All the senses rely on the process of:

Accepted Answer

A) synesthesia. 
B) transduction. 
C) accommodation. 
D) motion parallax. 
A) synesthesia. 
B) transduction. 
C) accommodation. 
D) motion parallax.

Question 13

In signal detection research,not detecting a signal in noise when it is actually present is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A) negation. 
B) rejection. 
C) false alarm. 
D) miss. 
A) negation. 
B) rejection. 
C) false alarm. 
D) miss.

Question 14

Which sense involves transducing chemicals dispersed in air?

Accepted Answer

A) vision 
B) hearing 
C) smell 
D) touch 
A) vision 
B) hearing 
C) smell 
D) touch

Question 15

Lamar is missing L-cones and,as a result,perceives _____ differently from those who do have L-cones.

Accepted Answer

A) stop signs 
B) broccoli 
C) snowflakes 
D) blueberries 
A) stop signs 
B) broccoli 
C) snowflakes 
D) blueberries

Question 16

When a person with normal vision sees an object in the distance,the lens _____ to focus the image _____the retina.

Accepted Answer

A) flattens;behind 
B) flattens;on 
C) bulges;in front of 
D) bulges;on 
A) flattens;behind 
B) flattens;on 
C) bulges;in front of 
D) bulges;on

Question 17

You hear the same note played at the same intensity by a flute and by a trumpet.What do you experience?

Accepted Answer

A) The notes have different sound qualities. 
B) The note played by the trumpet sounds louder. 
C) The note played by the flute sounds higher pitched. 
D) The note played by the trumpet sounds an octave lower. 
A) The notes have different sound qualities. 
B) The note played by the trumpet sounds louder. 
C) The note played by the flute sounds higher pitched. 
D) The note played by the trumpet sounds an octave lower.

Question 18

As you read this question,your brain gives meaning to the lines and curves on this page.This activity of your brain represents:

Accepted Answer

A) sensory adaptation. 
B) sensation. 
C) perception. 
D) transduction. 
A) sensory adaptation. 
B) sensation. 
C) perception. 
D) transduction.

Question 19

The brightness of light is determined by the _____ of light waves.

Accepted Answer

A) amplitude 
B) length 
C) purity 
D) width 
A) amplitude 
B) length 
C) purity 
D) width

Question 20

Area VI is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A) optic chiasm. 
B) prefrontal cortex. 
C) thalamus. 
D) occipital lobe. 
A) optic chiasm. 
B) prefrontal cortex. 
C) thalamus. 
D) occipital lobe.

Exam 4: Sensation and Perception-Part A

The light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eyeball is called the:

Methods that measure the strength of a stimulus and the observer's sensitivity to the stimulus are called:

Stimuli that are presented slightly below the absolute threshold will:

When the three primary colors of light are projected onto the same surface,that surface will reflect the color:

The colors of the visible spectrum in order from longest to shortest wavelength are:

The specialized receptors in the skin that sense cold and warmth are called:

Neuroscientists originally dubbed the dorsal visual stream the _____ pathway;today,it is arguably better conceptualized as the _____ pathway.

_____ predicts that a power lifter cannot detect the difference between 300 and 301 pounds but can easily detect the difference between 3 and 4 pounds.

The colors of the visible spectrum in order from shortest to longest wavelength are:

Another term for the frequency of a sound wave is its:

_____ are photoreceptors that allow us to see in very low light.

All the senses rely on the process of:

In signal detection research,not detecting a signal in noise when it is actually present is classified as a:

Which sense involves transducing chemicals dispersed in air?

Lamar is missing L-cones and,as a result,perceives _____ differently from those who do have L-cones.

When a person with normal vision sees an object in the distance,the lens _____ to focus the image _____the retina.

You hear the same note played at the same intensity by a flute and by a trumpet.What do you experience?

As you read this question,your brain gives meaning to the lines and curves on this page.This activity of your brain represents:

The brightness of light is determined by the _____ of light waves.

Area VI is located in the:

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

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Evolution of Psychological Science-Part C

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part D

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part E

Methods in Psychology-Part A

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Methods in Psychology-Part C

Methods in Psychology-Part D

Methods in Psychology-Part E

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part A

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Neuroscience and Behavior-Part C

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part D

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part E

Sensation and Perception-Part B

Sensation and Perception-Part C

Sensation and Perception-Part D

Sensation and Perception-Part E

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Memory-Part A

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Memory-Part C

Memory-Part D

Memory-Part E

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Language and Thought-Part A

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Language and Thought-Part C

Language and Thought-Part D

Language and Thought-Part E

Intelligence-Part A

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Intelligence-Part C

Intelligence-Part D

Intelligence-Part E

Development-Part A

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Development-Part C

Development-Part D

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Personality-Part A

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Personality-Part C

Personality-Part D

Personality-Part E

Neuroscientists originally dubbed the dorsal visual stream the _ pathway;today,it is arguably better conceptualized as the _ pathway.

When a person with normal vision sees an object in the distance,the lens _ to focus the image _the retina.