Question 1

The phenomenon of paradoxical heat explains why ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  some people are more sensitive than others to changes in temperature 
B)  the hands are more sensitive than the arms 
C)  we may think we are touching something hot when we are actually touching something warm and something cool 
D)  encapsulated end organs vary in structure 
A)  some people are more sensitive than others to changes in temperature 
B)  the hands are more sensitive than the arms 
C)  we may think we are touching something hot when we are actually touching something warm and something cool 
D)  encapsulated end organs vary in structure

Question 2

Men generally have a better sense of smell than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A technique by which messages can supposedly be sent to consumers, prompting them to buy a product without their ever being aware of receiving such messages is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subliminal 
B)  cognitive restructuring 
C)  inductive perception 
D)  selective perception 
A)  subliminal 
B)  cognitive restructuring 
C)  inductive perception 
D)  selective perception

Question 4

Describe the various monocular cues of vision. Briefly explain how each cue affects visual perception.

Accepted Answer

Monocular cues of vision include cues th

Question 5

Recent research indicates that endorphin release ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not account for all the pain reduction associated with either acupuncture or placebos 
B)  accounts for all the pain reduction associated with acupuncture, but not placebos 
C)  accounts for all the pain reduction associated with both acupuncture and placebos 
D)  accounts for all the pain reduction associated with placebos but not acupuncture 
A)  does not account for all the pain reduction associated with either acupuncture or placebos 
B)  accounts for all the pain reduction associated with acupuncture, but not placebos 
C)  accounts for all the pain reduction associated with both acupuncture and placebos 
D)  accounts for all the pain reduction associated with placebos but not acupuncture

Question 6

The autokinetic illusion is exemplified by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the phi phenomenon 
B)  the apparent drifting of a tiny, constantly shining light 
C)  the apparent motion of a series of rapidly shown still pictures in motion picture films 
D)  photographic prints 
A)  the phi phenomenon 
B)  the apparent drifting of a tiny, constantly shining light 
C)  the apparent motion of a series of rapidly shown still pictures in motion picture films 
D)  photographic prints

Question 7

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less detailed in the distance 
B)  less detailed as brightness increases 
C)  more detailed in the distance 
D)  more detailed as brightness increases 
A)  less detailed in the distance 
B)  less detailed as brightness increases 
C)  more detailed in the distance 
D)  more detailed as brightness increases

Question 8

The idea that the eye contains three pairs of color receptors (red-green, yellow-blue, and black-white) is known as the ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  opponent-process 
B)  additive mixing 
C)  subtractive mixing 
D)  trichromatic 
A)  opponent-process 
B)  additive mixing 
C)  subtractive mixing 
D)  trichromatic

Question 9

The process of mixing various pigments together to create different reflected colors is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  additive color mixing 
B)  blending 
C)  trichromatic color mixing 
D)  subtractive color mixing 
A)  additive color mixing 
B)  blending 
C)  trichromatic color mixing 
D)  subtractive color mixing

Question 10

Rods respond only to varying degrees of light and dark, not to color.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A young lady enters a completely darkened room and lights a candle. Which of the following sequences best represents the path of the candle's light as it enters her eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  pupil, cornea, lens, retina 
B)  lens, cornea, pupil, retina 
C)  cornea, pupil, lens, retina 
D)  retina, pupil, lens, cornea 
A)  pupil, cornea, lens, retina 
B)  lens, cornea, pupil, retina 
C)  cornea, pupil, lens, retina 
D)  retina, pupil, lens, cornea

Question 12

How is perception affected by perceptual constancies? Describe the effects of size, shape, brightness, and color constancy on perception. What role does memory play in such constancies?

Accepted Answer

Size constancy is such that the percepti

Question 13

Frequency theory proposes that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the frequency of the vibrations of the basilar membrane is translated into an equivalent frequency of nerve impulses 
B)  pitch is determined by the location on the basilar membrane where the message originated 
C)  pitch is determined by the quality of the sound wave 
D)  nerve cells fire in sequence, not individually 
A)  the frequency of the vibrations of the basilar membrane is translated into an equivalent frequency of nerve impulses 
B)  pitch is determined by the location on the basilar membrane where the message originated 
C)  pitch is determined by the quality of the sound wave 
D)  nerve cells fire in sequence, not individually

Question 14

Independent scientific studies have found that outside the laboratory, subliminal messages have ________ effects on behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  no significant 
B)  significant long-term 
C)  only sporadic short-term 
D)  significant short-term 
A)  no significant 
B)  significant long-term 
C)  only sporadic short-term 
D)  significant short-term

Question 15

Nathan walks into a dark room and notices that he has difficulty seeing the color of objects in the room, but is able to determine their shapes. This is because Nathan ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is primarily relying on the cones in his eyes, which are responsible for color vision. 
B)  is primarily relying on the cones in his eyes, which are responsible for night vision and not sensitive to color. 
C)  is primarily relying on the rods in his eyes, which are responsible for night vision and not sensitive to color. 
D)  is primarily relying on the rods in his eyes, which are responsible for color vision. 
A)  is primarily relying on the cones in his eyes, which are responsible for color vision. 
B)  is primarily relying on the cones in his eyes, which are responsible for night vision and not sensitive to color. 
C)  is primarily relying on the rods in his eyes, which are responsible for night vision and not sensitive to color. 
D)  is primarily relying on the rods in his eyes, which are responsible for color vision.

Question 16

Trichromatic theory best explains color afterimages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The main destination for messages from the retina is the ________ of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  motor control area 
D)  occipital lobe 
A)  limbic system 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  motor control area 
D)  occipital lobe

Question 18

Our largest sensory organ is our ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  nose 
C)  ear 
D)  eye 
A)  skin 
B)  nose 
C)  ear 
D)  eye

Question 19

Explain the processes involved in light and dark adaptation. Also, describe the process by which an afterimage is created.

Accepted Answer

Light and dark adaptation involve adjust

Question 20

The theory that we have three pairs of color receptors and that the members of each pair oppose each other is known as the ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  trichromatic 
B)  complimentary color 
C)  opponent-process 
D)  color discrepancy 
A)  trichromatic 
B)  complimentary color 
C)  opponent-process 
D)  color discrepancy

The phenomenon of paradoxical heat explains why ________.

Men generally have a better sense of smell than women.

A technique by which messages can supposedly be sent to consumers, prompting them to buy a product without their ever being aware of receiving such messages is ________.

Describe the various monocular cues of vision. Briefly explain how each cue affects visual perception.

Recent research indicates that endorphin release ________.

The autokinetic illusion is exemplified by ________.

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become ________.

The idea that the eye contains three pairs of color receptors (red-green, yellow-blue, and black-white) is known as the ________ theory.

The process of mixing various pigments together to create different reflected colors is called ________.

Rods respond only to varying degrees of light and dark, not to color.

A young lady enters a completely darkened room and lights a candle. Which of the following sequences best represents the path of the candle's light as it enters her eye?

How is perception affected by perceptual constancies? Describe the effects of size, shape, brightness, and color constancy on perception. What role does memory play in such constancies?

Frequency theory proposes that ________.

Independent scientific studies have found that outside the laboratory, subliminal messages have ________ effects on behavior.

Nathan walks into a dark room and notices that he has difficulty seeing the color of objects in the room, but is able to determine their shapes. This is because Nathan ______.

Trichromatic theory best explains color afterimages.

The main destination for messages from the retina is the ________ of the brain.

Our largest sensory organ is our ________.

Explain the processes involved in light and dark adaptation. Also, describe the process by which an afterimage is created.

The theory that we have three pairs of color receptors and that the members of each pair oppose each other is known as the ________ theory.

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Exam 3: Sensation and Perception

The phenomenon of paradoxical heat explains why ________.

Men generally have a better sense of smell than women.

A technique by which messages can supposedly be sent to consumers, prompting them to buy a product without their ever being aware of receiving such messages is ________.

Describe the various monocular cues of vision. Briefly explain how each cue affects visual perception.

Recent research indicates that endorphin release ________.

The autokinetic illusion is exemplified by ________.

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become ________.

The idea that the eye contains three pairs of color receptors (red-green, yellow-blue, and black-white) is known as the ________ theory.

The process of mixing various pigments together to create different reflected colors is called ________.

Rods respond only to varying degrees of light and dark, not to color.

A young lady enters a completely darkened room and lights a candle. Which of the following sequences best represents the path of the candle's light as it enters her eye?

How is perception affected by perceptual constancies? Describe the effects of size, shape, brightness, and color constancy on perception. What role does memory play in such constancies?

Frequency theory proposes that ________.

Independent scientific studies have found that outside the laboratory, subliminal messages have ________ effects on behavior.

Nathan walks into a dark room and notices that he has difficulty seeing the color of objects in the room, but is able to determine their shapes. This is because Nathan ______.

Trichromatic theory best explains color afterimages.

The main destination for messages from the retina is the ________ of the brain.

Our largest sensory organ is our ________.

Explain the processes involved in light and dark adaptation. Also, describe the process by which an afterimage is created.

The theory that we have three pairs of color receptors and that the members of each pair oppose each other is known as the ________ theory.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

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Memory

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