Exam 4: Sensation and Perception

Feature detectors are specialized cells in the brain that _____.

A phenomenon in which the perceived intensity of a repeated stimulus decreases over time is called sensory_____.

Farsightedness occurs when the cornea and lens focus an image_____.

The difference threshold is the minimal _____.

The cones on the retina are sensitive to _____.

_____ is your ability to accurately judge distance and perceive three-dimensional space.

A subliminal stimulus refers to any stimulus that _____.

The perceptual organization principle that says people tend to perceive a complete unit even if it contains gaps is called ________.

Infants old enough to focus and move their eyes show they are able to see color _____ an adult's ability to do so.

The major function of taste is to _____.

The Gestalt principle of contiguity has to do with _______.

Bottom-up processing is _____ driven, whereas top-down processing is ______ driven.

The process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory data into meaningful objects and events is called _____.

Your friend is thinking of using several subliminal tapes to improve his memory and self-esteem.He asks you what psychologists think about these tapes.What would be the MOST correct response you could make?

Your visual receptors have begun to detect, convert, and transmit the contours of the letters on this exam to your brain.You are therefore engaged in the process of _____.

Which of the following is a criticism of research on extrasensory perception?

When you listen to music, the sound waves are converted into neural impulses for your brain to process.This is called _____.

If you were a teenager wanting to sneak around and receive text messages while in class, what would be the best way to get around your teacher's hearing?

When you are able to read words that have the letters mixed up just because you are expecting certain words to appear, you are engaged in ________ processing.