Question 1

Seeing sound. Hearing colors. These phrases describe a phenomenon termed _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multithesia 
B)  polythesia 
C)  synesthesia 
D)  hyperthesia 
A)  multithesia 
B)  polythesia 
C)  synesthesia 
D)  hyperthesia

Question 2

Olfactory information is processed in each of these brain areas EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  piriform cortex 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  amygdala 
A)  thalamus 
B)  piriform cortex 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  amygdala

Question 3

If a light bulb does not cast a light that can be detected, what threshold has not been surpassed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difference 
B)  Absolute 
C)  Stimulus 
D)  Transduction 
A)  Difference 
B)  Absolute 
C)  Stimulus 
D)  Transduction

Question 4

Describe how top-down processing and bottom-up processing differ.

Accepted Answer

Top-down uses previously acqui

Question 5

The ossicles are fluid-filled membranes in the inner ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the pathway whereby touch receptors send information to the brain.

Accepted Answer

Tactile information is sent vi

Question 7

With respect to the development of the tactile senses, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although the tactile senses are highly developed at birth, there is still substantial development in these senses for many years following birth. 
B)  The tactile senses are almost fully developed at birth; there is only minimal development in these senses following birth. 
C)  Although the tactile senses are poorly developed at birth, the development of these senses is virtually complete by the age of 2. 
D)  The tactile senses are poorly developed at birth. The development of these senses continues for many years following birth. 
A)  Although the tactile senses are highly developed at birth, there is still substantial development in these senses for many years following birth. 
B)  The tactile senses are almost fully developed at birth; there is only minimal development in these senses following birth. 
C)  Although the tactile senses are poorly developed at birth, the development of these senses is virtually complete by the age of 2. 
D)  The tactile senses are poorly developed at birth. The development of these senses continues for many years following birth.

Question 8

The difference between the image of a scene received by the right eye and that received by the left eye can serve as a depth cue termed binocular ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  disparity 
B)  gradient 
C)  perspective 
D)  constancy 
A)  disparity 
B)  gradient 
C)  perspective 
D)  constancy

Question 9

In Western countries, about 1 in ______ people has absolute pitch.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  1000 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000 
A)  100 
B)  1000 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000

Question 10

What tactile receptors located deep in the skin respond to the movement of joints?

Accepted Answer

Ruffini's

Question 11

What irritating condition is described as "ringing in the ears"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What irritating condition is described as "ringing...

Question 12

The olfactory bulb sends information to the __________, an area important for learning and memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The olfactory bulb sends information to the...

Question 13

Which of the following Gestalt laws is CORRECTLY defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity - we tend to fill in small gaps in objects 
B)  continuity -- stimuli falling along the same plane tend to be grouped together 
C)  good form - stimuli near to one another tend to be grouped together 
D)  closure - stimuli resembling one another tend to be grouped together 
A)  proximity - we tend to fill in small gaps in objects 
B)  continuity -- stimuli falling along the same plane tend to be grouped together 
C)  good form - stimuli near to one another tend to be grouped together 
D)  closure - stimuli resembling one another tend to be grouped together

Question 14

Approximately how many taste receptors are on each taste bud?

Accepted Answer

A)  20-40 
B)  50-90 
C)  30-50 
D)  60-100 
A)  20-40 
B)  50-90 
C)  30-50 
D)  60-100

Question 15

The pain-relieving chemicals naturally produced by the nervous system belong to a class of substances called _________; this class also includes _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants; cocaine and amphetamine 
B)  depressants; alcohol and valium 
C)  opiates; heroin and morphine 
D)  opiates; alcohol and valium 
A)  stimulants; cocaine and amphetamine 
B)  depressants; alcohol and valium 
C)  opiates; heroin and morphine 
D)  opiates; alcohol and valium

Question 16

When olfactory information reaches the olfactory nerve, it travels to which organ located beneath the frontal lobes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebral cortex 
B)  Olfactory bulb 
C)  Piriform cortex 
D)  Amygdala 
A)  Cerebral cortex 
B)  Olfactory bulb 
C)  Piriform cortex 
D)  Amygdala

Question 17

Describe 3 common causes of deafness.

Accepted Answer

Infections, physical trauma, o

Question 18

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and visible light?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The electromagnetic spectrum" is just geek-speak for "visible light." They're the same thing. 
B)  The electromagnetic spectrum refers to a small portion of the spectrum of visible light. 
C)  A small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is seen as visible light. 
D)  Most but not all of the electromagnetic spectrum is seen as visible light. 
A)  "The electromagnetic spectrum" is just geek-speak for "visible light." They're the same thing. 
B)  The electromagnetic spectrum refers to a small portion of the spectrum of visible light. 
C)  A small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is seen as visible light. 
D)  Most but not all of the electromagnetic spectrum is seen as visible light.

Question 19

Define synesthesia and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Sleep disorder in which people receive s

Question 20

"Hot" or spicy foods activate what component of the tongue that communicates pain?

Accepted Answer

Tactile system
Tacti

Seeing sound. Hearing colors. These phrases describe a phenomenon termed _________.

Olfactory information is processed in each of these brain areas EXCEPT the:

If a light bulb does not cast a light that can be detected, what threshold has not been surpassed?

Describe how top-down processing and bottom-up processing differ.

The ossicles are fluid-filled membranes in the inner ear.

Describe the pathway whereby touch receptors send information to the brain.

With respect to the development of the tactile senses, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The difference between the image of a scene received by the right eye and that received by the left eye can serve as a depth cue termed binocular ________.

In Western countries, about 1 in ______ people has absolute pitch.

What tactile receptors located deep in the skin respond to the movement of joints?

What irritating condition is described as "ringing in the ears"?

The olfactory bulb sends information to the __________, an area important for learning and memory.

Which of the following Gestalt laws is CORRECTLY defined?

Approximately how many taste receptors are on each taste bud?

The pain-relieving chemicals naturally produced by the nervous system belong to a class of substances called _; this class also includes _.

When olfactory information reaches the olfactory nerve, it travels to which organ located beneath the frontal lobes?

Describe 3 common causes of deafness.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and visible light?

Define synesthesia and provide an example.

"Hot" or spicy foods activate what component of the tongue that communicates pain?

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Seeing sound. Hearing colors. These phrases describe a phenomenon termed _________.

Olfactory information is processed in each of these brain areas EXCEPT the:

If a light bulb does not cast a light that can be detected, what threshold has not been surpassed?

Describe how top-down processing and bottom-up processing differ.

The ossicles are fluid-filled membranes in the inner ear.

Describe the pathway whereby touch receptors send information to the brain.

With respect to the development of the tactile senses, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The difference between the image of a scene received by the right eye and that received by the left eye can serve as a depth cue termed binocular ________.

In Western countries, about 1 in ______ people has absolute pitch.

What tactile receptors located deep in the skin respond to the movement of joints?

What irritating condition is described as "ringing in the ears"?

The olfactory bulb sends information to the __________, an area important for learning and memory.

Which of the following Gestalt laws is CORRECTLY defined?

Approximately how many taste receptors are on each taste bud?

The pain-relieving chemicals naturally produced by the nervous system belong to a class of substances called _________; this class also includes _________.

When olfactory information reaches the olfactory nerve, it travels to which organ located beneath the frontal lobes?

Describe 3 common causes of deafness.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and visible light?

Define synesthesia and provide an example.

"Hot" or spicy foods activate what component of the tongue that communicates pain?

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The pain-relieving chemicals naturally produced by the nervous system belong to a class of substances called _; this class also includes _.