Sensation and Perception: Exploring the Senses and Perception

Question 1

Which of the following situations demonstrates the concept of depth perception, which involves using both binocular and monocular cues?

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Perceiving the depth of a 3D object with both eyes open

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Judging the distance to a parked car while driving with only one eye open

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Determining the distance of a bird while observing it with one eye closed

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Being unable to perceive depth with only one functional eye

Question 2

Which approach to perception utilizes prior knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information?

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Schema-driven processing

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Gestalt psychology

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Feature analysis

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Template matching

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor that can significantly influence perception?

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Age

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Attention and focus

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Context and past experiences

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Culture and social norms

Question 4

Which of these steps is NOT part of the sensation and perception process?

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The perception is stored in long-term memory.

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Sensory receptors detect stimuli.

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Neural signals travel to the brain.

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The brain interprets signals, creating a perception.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a top-down perceptual process, where our prior knowledge and expectations influence our perception?

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Transduction

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Context effects

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Schema theory

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Illusions

Question 6

What neurobiological feature uniquely characterizes sensory input, differentiating it from other neural activity?

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Modality-specific encoding

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Electrical impulses

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Conscious awareness

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Reflexive responses

Question 7

In sensory perception, transduction refers to the process of:

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Converting physical energy into electrical impulses

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Interpreting sensory information in the brain

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Transmitting electrical impulses along sensory neurons

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Detecting sensory stimuli by sensory receptors

Question 8

Which theory emphasizes how our past experiences and expectations shape our perception of sensory information?

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Top-down processing theory

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Bottom-up processing theory

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Gestalt theory

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Constructivist theory

Question 9

Which type of Sensory Receptor is specifically designed to detect harmful or potentially harmful stimuli?

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Nociceptor

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Thermoreceptor

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Chemoreceptor

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Proprioceptor

Question 10

In sensory perception, what is the process called that converts physical stimuli into electrical signals?

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Transduction

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Interpretation

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Transmission

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Storage

Question 11

Which sensory system allows us to perceive odors?

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Olfactory system

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Auditory system

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Vestibular system

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Somatosensory system

Question 12

Which stage is NOT directly involved in the process of perception?

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Memory

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Transduction

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Perception

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Attention

Question 13

Which of the following best describes how the opponent-process theory explains color processing in our visual systems?

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Opponent pairs of cells in the retina responding to complementary colors

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Activation of three types of color-sensitive cones, each tuned to a specific color wavelength

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Combination of rods and cones in the retina, with rods responsible for color vision and cones for black-and-white vision

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Chemical process in the brain converting light energy into electrical signals

Question 14

What is the fundamental distinction between sensation and perception?

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Sensation involves detecting physical stimuli through the senses, while perception interprets and comprehends the received sensory information.

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Perception interprets sensory data, while sensation responds to sensory stimuli.

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Sensation converts sensory stimuli into electrical signals, while perception decodes these signals in the brain.

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Sensation is subjective, while perception is a result of brain processes.

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental taste sensation that is universally recognized across cultures?

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Spicy

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Sour

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Salty

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Bitter

Question 16

In the context of sensory processing, what is the most accurate definition of sensation?

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Receiving and encoding physical stimuli from the environment by our sensory organs.

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Organizing and interpreting sensory stimuli.

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Responding to sensory stimuli.

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Combining information from multiple senses.

Question 17

In the visual perceptual process, which stage converts light energy into neural signals?

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Transduction

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Attention

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Object Recognition

Question 18

Which topic is excluded from the Sensation and Perception unit?

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Psychology of memory

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Neural pathways in sensory processing

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Environmental influences on perception

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Cognitive processes in perception

Question 19

Which cognitive process allows us to make sense of the sensory information we receive from our surroundings?

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Perception

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Sensation

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Transduction

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Attention

Question 20

Which theory of perception emphasizes the influence of past experiences and cognitive frameworks on how we organize and interpret sensory information?

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Top-down theory

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Bottom-up theory

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Ecological theory

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Direct perception theory

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of sensory receptor?

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Central receptor

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Photoreceptor

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Nociceptor

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Olfactory receptor

Question 22

Which cue is NOT a bottom-up influence on perception, relying solely on sensory information?

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Expectations

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Proximity

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Similarity

Question 23

In the context of visual perception, what is the process called when the lens changes shape to adjust the focus of light on the retina?

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Accommodation

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Integration

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Transduction

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Tracking

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the vestibular system?

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Regulating body temperature

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Detecting changes in head position

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Maintaining balance

Question 25

Which perceptual organization principle explains our tendency to perceive objects as complete, even when parts are missing or obscured?

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Closure

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Proximity

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Similarity

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Continuity

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences our perception?

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The phase of the moon

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Our cognitive expectations

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The physical properties of the stimulus

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Our current emotional state

Question 27

In signal detection theory, what is the term for the point on the stimulus continuum where a person can correctly identify a stimulus 50% of the time?

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Threshold of detection

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Absolute threshold

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Difference threshold

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False alarm rate

Question 28

In the process of perception, what is the primary role of attention?

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Attention acts as a filter, selecting stimuli for conscious processing.

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Attention solely constructs the percept, the conscious experience of a stimulus.

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Attention has no significant influence on the perceptual process.

Question 29

In the process of sensation and perception, what is the primary function of sensory receptors?

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Detect and convert physical stimuli into electrical signals

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Interpret and organize sensory information

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Store and retrieve sensory memories

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Control bodily movements in response to sensory stimuli

Question 30

Which sensory system is responsible for balance and spatial orientation?

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Vestibular System

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Visual System

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Tactile System

Question 31

According to Weber's Law, what is the relationship between the just noticeable difference (JND) and the initial stimulus intensity?

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The JND is a constant proportion of the initial stimulus intensity.

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Weber's Law applies only to vision and hearing.

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Weber's Law measures absolute sensitivity.

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The JND is directly proportional to the original stimulus.

Question 32

What is the term for the minimum amount of stimulus energy needed for a person to notice a stimulus?

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Absolute threshold

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Sensory adaptation

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JND (Just Noticeable Difference)

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Signal Detection Theory

Question 33

How does the perceived intensity of a sensation relate to the intensity of the stimulus that triggers it?

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Logarithmic

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Linear

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Exponential

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Parabolic

Question 34

Which example demonstrates how our expectations and past experiences influence our perception?

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Seeing an ambiguous image in different ways based on prior knowledge

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An object appearing closer when it's in focus

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The vanishing of the 'v' in 'seven' when shown in a sequence from 'five' to 'nine'

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Perceiving different colors under varying lighting conditions

Question 35

Which aspect of perception is significantly influenced by our expectations, beliefs, and past experiences?

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Perceptual interpretation

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Sensory transduction

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Signal detection

Question 36

Which factor does NOT contribute to depth perception?

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C. Past experiences

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A. Binocular cues

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B. Monocular cues

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D. Motion parallax

Question 37

Which of the following best describes the relationship between sensation and perception?

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Sensation involves receiving sensory information, while perception involves interpreting it.

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Perception is more objective than sensation.

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Sensation and perception occur simultaneously.

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Perception is more important than sensation in psychology.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a subfield within the study of sensation and perception?

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C. Cognitive psychology

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A. Psychophysics

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B. Perceptual organization

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D. Social perception

Question 39

How do cultural factors shape our perception and interpretation of sensory information?

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Cultural factors can influence sensory perception in various ways, including through language, norms, and values.

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Cultural factors have no impact on sensory perception.

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Cultural factors solely influence higher-level cognitive processes, not sensory perception.

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Cultural factors can influence sensory perception in specific cultures only.

Question 40

The conversion of physical stimuli into neural signals by sensory receptors is termed:

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Transduction

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Adaptation

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Perception

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Interpretation

Question 41

The capacity of our senses to adjust to changes in stimulus intensity is called:

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Sensory adaptation

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Perceptual constancy

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Sensory transduction

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Habituation

Question 42

Which part of the brain is specialized for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Frontal lobe

Question 43

The tendency to perceive a continuous sound despite gaps between individual sound waves is known as:

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Auditory streaming

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Binocular fusion

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Tactile integration

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Olfactory adaptation

Question 44

The minimal level of stimulus energy that must be present for a sensory receptor to detect a stimulus is referred to as the:

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Absolute threshold

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Difference threshold

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Weber's law

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Signal detection theory

Question 45

Which sensory organ is primarily responsible for maintaining our sense of balance and spatial orientation?

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Ears

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Eyes

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Nose

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Tongue

Question 46

What is sensory adaptation? Explain its importance in our ability to navigate a constantly changing sensory environment. How does adaptation affect our perception of stimuli over time?

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Sensory adaptation refers to the gradual decrease in the sensitivity of our sensory receptors to a continuous stimulus.

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Sensory adaptation only occurs in visual perception.

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Sensory adaptation results in increased sensitivity to a particular stimulus.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a primary sensory organ that receives information from the environment?

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Liver

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Eyes

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Skin

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Ears

Question 48

The Constructivist theory suggests that we actively construct our perceptions based on:

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Our expectations and prior knowledge

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Gestalt principles

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Feature detection

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Ecological factors

Question 49

Which sensory organ is primarily responsible for vision?

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Eyes

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Skin

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Ears

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Tongue

Question 50

The ability to distinguish between two similar stimuli is known as:

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Discrimination

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Adaptation

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Perception

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Sensation

Question 51

The Müller-Lyer illusion demonstrates the influence of:

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Context on our perception of size

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Gestalt principles on our perception of form

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Depth cues on our perception of distance

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Motion parallax on our perception of movement

Question 52

The process that allows us to experience the world as stable and coherent despite constant sensory stimulation is called:

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Adaptation

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Transduction

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Perception

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Sensation

Question 53

How does the brain integrate sensory data from different senses to form a cohesive perception?

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Neuronal convergence

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Spatial summation

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Temporal summation

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Lateral inhibition

Question 54

How does sensory deprivation affect our perception and thinking?

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Sensory deprivation can cause hallucinations and change how we perceive things.

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Sensory deprivation improves our ability to perceive things.

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Sensory deprivation has no effect on our thinking.

Question 55

In which field has research on sensation and perception NOT been applied?

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Particle physics

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Medical diagnosis and treatment

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Ergonomic design

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Marketing and advertising

Question 56

What is the primary role of sensory receptors in sensory perception?

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Receive and transduce sensory information

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Interpret sensory information

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Store sensory information for future use

Question 57

How do attention and selective perception enable us to focus on important stimuli in complex environments?

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By filtering out irrelevant stimuli and highlighting relevant ones.

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By creating completely new sensory experiences.

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By physically changing our sensory organs.

Question 58

What type of sensory receptor is primarily responsible for our sense of touch?

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Mechanoreceptors

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Photoreceptors

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Electroreceptors

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Thermoreceptors

Question 59

How does brain plasticity facilitate perceptual learning and adaptation?

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Brain plasticity enables the brain to reorganize its connections based on experiences, supporting perceptual learning and adaptation.

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Brain plasticity primarily causes perceptual illusions and does not enhance sensory processing.

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Brain plasticity is exclusive to early childhood and does not contribute to perceptual changes in adulthood.

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Brain plasticity is specific to visual perception and does not impact other sensory modalities.

Question 60

Which sensory receptors are specifically designed to detect pressure and vibrations?

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Mechanoreceptors

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Photoreceptors

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Thermoreceptors

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Olfactory receptors

Question 61

In the Gestalt principles of perception, which principle refers to the tendency to perceive objects based on their physical proximity?

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Proximity

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Similarity

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Closure

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Continuity

Question 62

Among the factors that influence our perception of visual stimuli, which one is NOT included?

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Genetic factors

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Past experiences

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Attention

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Context

Question 63

According to signal detection theory, which factors play a role in our ability to detect stimuli?

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Both sensitivity to the stimulus and response bias

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Sensitivity to the stimulus only

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Response bias only

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Sensory threshold only

Question 64

What is the term for the cognitive process that transforms sensory information into meaningful experiences?

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Perception

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Sensation

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Cognition

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Attention