Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the structure of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A) The curved surface of the cornea does most of the bending of the light. 
B) The lens of the eye is a translucent,inflexible structure. 
C) The iris is the white part of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye. 
D) The sclera is the colored part of the eye that fine-tunes things. 
A) The curved surface of the cornea does most of the bending of the light. 
B) The lens of the eye is a translucent,inflexible structure. 
C) The iris is the white part of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye. 
D) The sclera is the colored part of the eye that fine-tunes things.

Question 2

In the auditory system,the unit for measuring the amplitude of sound is

Accepted Answer

A) pitch. 
B) saturation. 
C) timbre. 
D) decibel. 
A) pitch. 
B) saturation. 
C) timbre. 
D) decibel.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the trichromatic theory proposed by Hermann von Helmholtz?

Accepted Answer

A) It states that there are four types of cones present in the human visual system. 
B) It states that there are three types of rods present in the human visual system. 
C) It is based on experiments that show that cells in the visual system respond to red-green and blue-yellow colors. 
D) It is based on experiments that show that any color in the spectrum can be matched by combining three other wavelengths. 
A) It states that there are four types of cones present in the human visual system. 
B) It states that there are three types of rods present in the human visual system. 
C) It is based on experiments that show that cells in the visual system respond to red-green and blue-yellow colors. 
D) It is based on experiments that show that any color in the spectrum can be matched by combining three other wavelengths.

Question 4

According to the opponent-process theory of color vision,how many types of cone receptors are there in the human eye?

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 5

Explain the frequency theory of hearing.What is one limitation of the frequency theory?

Accepted Answer

Frequency theory states that the percept

Question 6

What are the two distinct systems that form the chemical senses?

Accepted Answer

Taste and smell are

Question 7

A person's predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way is known as

Accepted Answer

A) subliminal perception. 
B) an optic illusion. 
C) sensory adaptation. 
D) a perceptual set. 
A) subliminal perception. 
B) an optic illusion. 
C) sensory adaptation. 
D) a perceptual set.

Question 8

Jimmy hears an insect buzzing in front of him.He locates the insect and decides to swat it with a rolled up magazine.In this scenario,Jimmy's decision to swat the fly is a result of

Accepted Answer

A) backward processing. 
B) top-down processing. 
C) transduction processing. 
D) bottom-up processing. 
A) backward processing. 
B) top-down processing. 
C) transduction processing. 
D) bottom-up processing.

Question 9

Tina was born with a hearing deficiency.When Dr.Albert studied the physiology of her auditory system,he found that Tina's eardrums were intact and were receiving auditory stimulus.However,the stimulus was not moving forward from the eardrums and was not reaching the inner ear.Which of the following conclusions is Dr.Albert most likely to have drawn from these findings?

Accepted Answer

A) The cerebral cortex in Tina's brain was damaged. 
B) The hammer,anvil,and stirrup in Tina's ears were not performing their functions. 
C) The pinna in Tina's outer ear was not performing its functions. 
D) The occipital lobe in Tina's brain was damageD. 
A) The cerebral cortex in Tina's brain was damaged. 
B) The hammer,anvil,and stirrup in Tina's ears were not performing their functions. 
C) The pinna in Tina's outer ear was not performing its functions. 
D) The occipital lobe in Tina's brain was damageD.

Question 10

In the context of visual processing in the brain,the purpose of parallel processing is to

Accepted Answer

A) see and process all information about sensory qualities at once. 
B) ensure that the bending power of the cornea is sufficient to keep things in focus. 
C) prevent the misinterpretation of colors. 
D) use binocular and monocular cues to perceive depth. 
A) see and process all information about sensory qualities at once. 
B) ensure that the bending power of the cornea is sufficient to keep things in focus. 
C) prevent the misinterpretation of colors. 
D) use binocular and monocular cues to perceive depth.

Question 11

In the context of the structure of the eye,the area toward the center of the retina that contains only cones is called the

Accepted Answer

A) corneA. 
B) fovea. 
C) optic chiasm. 
D) optic nerve. 
A) corneA. 
B) fovea. 
C) optic chiasm. 
D) optic nerve.

Question 12

In the context of the auditory system,one critique of place theory is that it does not explain

Accepted Answer

A) the linear perspective. 
B) low-frequency sounds. 
C) findings from split-brain research. 
D) the different functions of rods and cones. 
A) the linear perspective. 
B) low-frequency sounds. 
C) findings from split-brain research. 
D) the different functions of rods and cones.

Question 13

Which of the following is required for healthy eyes?

Accepted Answer

A) eating high-fat food 
B) eating a wide variety of fruits 
C) avoiding foods that contain zinc 
D) avoiding foods that contain vitamin A 
A) eating high-fat food 
B) eating a wide variety of fruits 
C) avoiding foods that contain zinc 
D) avoiding foods that contain vitamin A

Question 14

In the context of the structure of the eye,the axons of the ganglion cells make up the

Accepted Answer

A) olfactory epithelium. 
B) blind spot. 
C) vestibular canal. 
D) optic nerve. 
A) olfactory epithelium. 
B) blind spot. 
C) vestibular canal. 
D) optic nerve.

Question 15

Stimuli in the left field are registered in the right half of the retina in both eyes because

Accepted Answer

A) light travels in a straight line. 
B) rods are more sensitive to light than cones. 
C) the fovea has the highest concentration of rods in the eye. 
D) the optic fibre is indivisible. 
A) light travels in a straight line. 
B) rods are more sensitive to light than cones. 
C) the fovea has the highest concentration of rods in the eye. 
D) the optic fibre is indivisible.

Question 16

The auditory information from the left ear goes only to the right side of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the difference between bottom-up processing and top-down processing.Provide an example for each type of processing.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary.In bottom-up

Question 18

In the auditory system,the _____ or tympanic membrane separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound.

Accepted Answer

A) eardrum 
B) oval window 
C) cochlea 
D) hammer 
A) eardrum 
B) oval window 
C) cochlea 
D) hammer

Question 19

Jenna hears construction noise while studying.Even though the noise distracts her from her studies initially,she is able to focus on her studies after some time.In this scenario,Jenna is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A) perceptual constancy. 
B) saturation. 
C) amplification. 
D) sensory adaptation. 
A) perceptual constancy. 
B) saturation. 
C) amplification. 
D) sensory adaptation.

Question 20

In the auditory system,_____ is the tone saturation,or the perceptual quality,of a sound.

Accepted Answer

A) timbre 
B) bandwidth 
C) pitch 
D) loudness 
A) timbre 
B) bandwidth 
C) pitch 
D) loudness

Which of the following statements is true of the structure of the eye?

In the auditory system,the unit for measuring the amplitude of sound is

Which of the following statements is true of the trichromatic theory proposed by Hermann von Helmholtz?

According to the opponent-process theory of color vision,how many types of cone receptors are there in the human eye?

Explain the frequency theory of hearing.What is one limitation of the frequency theory?

What are the two distinct systems that form the chemical senses?

A person's predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way is known as

Jimmy hears an insect buzzing in front of him.He locates the insect and decides to swat it with a rolled up magazine.In this scenario,Jimmy's decision to swat the fly is a result of

In the context of visual processing in the brain,the purpose of parallel processing is to

In the context of the structure of the eye,the area toward the center of the retina that contains only cones is called the

In the context of the auditory system,one critique of place theory is that it does not explain

Which of the following is required for healthy eyes?

In the context of the structure of the eye,the axons of the ganglion cells make up the

Stimuli in the left field are registered in the right half of the retina in both eyes because

The auditory information from the left ear goes only to the right side of the brain.

Describe the difference between bottom-up processing and top-down processing.Provide an example for each type of processing.

In the auditory system,the _____ or tympanic membrane separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound.

Jenna hears construction noise while studying.Even though the noise distracts her from her studies initially,she is able to focus on her studies after some time.In this scenario,Jenna is demonstrating

In the auditory system,_____ is the tone saturation,or the perceptual quality,of a sound.

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Exam 4: Sensation and Perception

Which of the following statements is true of the structure of the eye?

In the auditory system,the unit for measuring the amplitude of sound is

Which of the following statements is true of the trichromatic theory proposed by Hermann von Helmholtz?

According to the opponent-process theory of color vision,how many types of cone receptors are there in the human eye?

Explain the frequency theory of hearing.What is one limitation of the frequency theory?

What are the two distinct systems that form the chemical senses?

A person's predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way is known as

Jimmy hears an insect buzzing in front of him.He locates the insect and decides to swat it with a rolled up magazine.In this scenario,Jimmy's decision to swat the fly is a result of

In the context of visual processing in the brain,the purpose of parallel processing is to

In the context of the structure of the eye,the area toward the center of the retina that contains only cones is called the

In the context of the auditory system,one critique of place theory is that it does not explain

Which of the following is required for healthy eyes?

In the context of the structure of the eye,the axons of the ganglion cells make up the

Stimuli in the left field are registered in the right half of the retina in both eyes because

The auditory information from the left ear goes only to the right side of the brain.

Describe the difference between bottom-up processing and top-down processing.Provide an example for each type of processing.

In the auditory system,the _____ or tympanic membrane separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound.

Jenna hears construction noise while studying.Even though the noise distracts her from her studies initially,she is able to focus on her studies after some time.In this scenario,Jenna is demonstrating

In the auditory system,_____ is the tone saturation,or the perceptual quality,of a sound.

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

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