Exam 4: Sensation and Perception

_____________ are sensitive to the different wavelengths of light, which is what allows us to detect color. ______________ do not detect color, but can work under low light conditions.

To help identify objects with our sense of touch, we move the object in our hands and actively explore it. This is known as ___________.

While riding on a train, David notices that the trees and telephone poles close to the tracks seem to flash by, while the buildings, trees, and mountains that are farther away seem to move by more slowly. This phenomenon is called_____________.

The intensity of the reflected light that reaches our eyes is known as ____________.

Which of the following is an example of a monocular cue?

Miley is concerned that advertisers are using subliminal messages to make her buy their products. Based on the information in your textbook, what should you tell her?