Exam 5: Sensation and Perception

What sensory process describes why the continual presence of a stimulus results in a decreased response to that stimulus over time?

Why may a person develop the disorder of ageusia, the loss of the ability to taste?

The term that refers to each eye experiencing a slightly different image of environmental stimuli is __________.

Which of the following structures of the eye is CORRECTLY matched with its function?

How do Gestalt principles inform theories of vision?

Olfaction and gustation emerged early in our evolutionary history.

Explain the trichromatic theory of vision?

The blind spot created by the location where the optic nerve leaves the eye is not noticeable in the majority of people.

What is defined as the visible spectrum of light?

List the technical names for each of the five sensory systems.

What areas within the auditory cortex act to integrate or coordinate auditory information with signals from other sensory modalities?

Approximately how many people in the United States may be characterized as blind?

Frequency theory attempts to explain the perception of _________. Place theory attempts to explain the perception of _________.

Part of the primary auditory cortex is organized in a(n) __________ map.

What measure do we use to describe levels of sound?

In an fMRI study, Dr. Marvin exposes participants to high heat. Participants rate how painful they find the heat. Which of the following hypotheses is most reasonable in light of your text's discussion?

Describe the difference in the type of stimuli rods and cones are used to perceive.

Which of the following terms is the best synonym for 'disparity'?

Describe the place theory of audition.

Why is insensitivity to pain dangerous?