Exam 4: Sensation and Perception

Explain how transduction, coding, and sensory reduction turn raw sensory data into signals the brain can understand.

Distant objects appear less distinct than closer objects because of dust in the air. This is called the _____.

The most common cause of _____ is continuous exposure to loud noise.

Which of the following is a major flaw in the trichromatic theory of color vision?

_____ is the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

When you see a partially opened door, you know that the door is rectangular even though the image being detected by your retina is a trapezoid. This is an example of the perceptual principle called _____.

Using a headset to sleep better works by _____.

Coding converts sensory input into a specific sensation and is dependent upon the _____.

Avita believes that people who share an astrological sign are compatible. When she met Gary, whose sign was compatible with hers, she immediately saw him as "perfect" for her. This is an example of _____ processing.

Diagram the eye, and explain how each structure contributes to the visual process. (Note: Artistic ability will not be graded.)

The _____ is the transparent elastic structure that focuses light on the back of the eyes by changing shape.

To determine wavelength you would measure from _____.

Describe how perceptual adaptation, perceptual set, individual motivation, and frame of reference influence your perceptual interpretations, and provide original examples of each.

According to the author of your textbook, which of the following is NOT a major reason people continue to believe in extrasensory perception.

When you look up at the sky and simply notice the clouds, you are engaging in the process of _____; when you try to organize the clouds into recognizable shapes or objects, you are engaging in the process of _____.

The structure that funnels sound from the outer ear is the _____.

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Sound waves cause the _____ to vibrate and pass the mechanical energy on to the three bones in the middle ear.

Frequency theory says we hear lower-pitched sounds because _____.

Describe wavelength, amplitude, and frequency in relationship to vision and hearing.