Question 1

A(n)  ________ occurs when our expectations and beliefs impact what we see

Accepted Answer

A)   absolute threshold
B)   difference threshold
C)   perceptual set
D)   sensory adaptationE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding the architecture of the visual cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many neurons in the visual cortex respond only to very specific visual features or stimuli.
B)   Some neurons in the cortex respond only to perception of human faces and some only respond to the sight of animals.
C)   both of these
D)   none of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The McGill Pain Questionnaire not only assesses the sensory aspect of pain, but the ________ aspects ofpain as well.

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The answer of The McGill Pain Questionnaire not only assesses...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a monocular cue?

Accepted Answer

A)   linear perspective
B)   motion parallax
C)   relative size
D)   binocular disparityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

How do trichromatic and opponent-process theories differ?

Accepted Answer

A)   In opponent-process theory, the cells responsive to colour operate in opposition to each other rather than independently.
B)   Opponent-process theory suggests that in addition to black and white, there are four, rather than three, primary colours.
C)   both of these answers
D)   none of these answersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

When you first put your clothes on in the morning, you feel them on your skin. However, within minutes, you no longer notice them. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)   accommodation
B)   adaptation
C)   habituation
D)   sensory amnesiaE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

What is the sense of smell called?

Accepted Answer

A)   gustation
B)   nasal expectancy
C)   otoliths
D)   olfactionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Research investigating potential cross-cultural differences in the use of depth cues and observers' susceptibility to various visual illusions:

Accepted Answer

A)   affirms the influence of bottom-up processes in perception.
B)   offers no support, thus far, for the hypothesized role of top-down processes in perception.
C)   discredits the notion that bottom-up processes are important in perception.
D)   underscores the importance of top-down processes in perception.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

You've had enough of your chronic headaches. Which of the pain management techniques described in your text is probably the most appropriate and effective remedy?

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback/relaxation training
B)   surgery
C)   hypnosis
D)   light therapyE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

With respect to visual perception, cross-cultural differences have been found in:

Accepted Answer

A)   the use of cues to depth perception.
B)   observers' susceptibility to certain visual illusions.
C)   both of these options
D)   none of these optionsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following exemplifies a method of closing the pain gate?

Accepted Answer

A)   listening to distracting music
B)   undergoing acupuncture
C)   both of these options
D)   neither of these optionsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Taste receptors that are sensitive to a meaty or savoury taste are categorized as ________

Accepted Answer

A)   sour.
B)   salty.
C)   umami.
D)   bitter.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Gustation is the sense of ________.

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The answer of Gustation is the sense of ________....

Question 14

Similarity, proximity, and closure may be seen as specific Gestalt principles subordinate to the more general principle of ________.

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The answer of Similarity, proximity, and closure may be seen...

Question 15

Olfaction is to ________ as smell is to taste.

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The answer of Olfaction is to ________ as smell is...

Question 16

Weber's Law states that a __________ is a constant proportion of the intensity of an initial stimulus.

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The answer of Weber's Law states that a __________ is...

Question 17

Motion parallax and texture gradient are two ________ cues to depth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Motion parallax and texture gradient are two...

Question 18

The study of the relationship between the physical aspects of stimuli and our psychological experience of them is called ________.

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The answer of The study of the relationship between the...

Question 19

The "supertaster" phenomenon:

Accepted Answer

A)   is largely genetic in origin.
B)   is found in women more often than men.
C)   reflects a larger-than-normal number of taste receptors.
D)   all of these answersE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The condition in which individuals report feeling pain and burning in a limb that was amputated is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition in which individuals report feeling...

Exam 3: Sensory Perception and Processing

When you first put your clothes on in the morning, you feel them on your skin. However, within minutes, you no longer notice them. What is this an example of?

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Taste receptors that are sensitive to a meaty or savoury taste are categorized as ________

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You've had enough of your chronic headaches. Which of the pain management techniques described in your text is probably the most appropriate and effective remedy?

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Similarity, proximity, and closure may be seen as specific Gestalt principles subordinate to the more general principle of ________.

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Olfaction is to ________ as smell is to taste.

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The condition in which individuals report feeling pain and burning in a limb that was amputated is known as ________.

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The McGill Pain Questionnaire not only assesses the sensory aspect of pain, but the ________ aspects ofpain as well.

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Motion parallax and texture gradient are two ________ cues to depth.

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How do trichromatic and opponent-process theories differ?

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The "supertaster" phenomenon:

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With respect to visual perception, cross-cultural differences have been found in:

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What is the sense of smell called?

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The study of the relationship between the physical aspects of stimuli and our psychological experience of them is called ________.

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Gustation is the sense of ________.

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Which of the following is NOT a monocular cue?

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A(n) ________ occurs when our expectations and beliefs impact what we see

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Which of the following exemplifies a method of closing the pain gate?

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Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding the architecture of the visual cortex?

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Weber's Law states that a __________ is a constant proportion of the intensity of an initial stimulus.

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Research investigating potential cross-cultural differences in the use of depth cues and observers' susceptibility to various visual illusions:

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