Question 1

We hear a tuning fork when it is struck because it

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A)  electromagnetically stimulates the vestibular system. 
B)  causes compression and rarefaction of air molecules. 
C)  transduces air molecules into energy. 
D)  causes the oval window to uncurl and recoil. 
A)  electromagnetically stimulates the vestibular system. 
B)  causes compression and rarefaction of air molecules. 
C)  transduces air molecules into energy. 
D)  causes the oval window to uncurl and recoil.

Question 2

Looking at a quarter in your hand casts a different image on your retina compared to looking at a quarter across the room,yet we know that the quarter is the same and retains the same dimensions.This phenomenon is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  size constancy. 
B)  figure-ground. 
C)  the Ponzo illusion. 
D)  Gestalt closure. 
A)  size constancy. 
B)  figure-ground. 
C)  the Ponzo illusion. 
D)  Gestalt closure.

Question 3

What is the major function of the hammer,anvil,and stirrup of the middle ear?

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A)  to soften the tone of incoming stimuli for appropriate processing 
B)  to stir cochlear fluid so that bone conduction hearing can occur 
C)  to amplify vibrations and pass them on to the inner ear 
D)  to clean the external auditory canal of any potential wax buildup 
A)  to soften the tone of incoming stimuli for appropriate processing 
B)  to stir cochlear fluid so that bone conduction hearing can occur 
C)  to amplify vibrations and pass them on to the inner ear 
D)  to clean the external auditory canal of any potential wax buildup

Question 4

In a well-lighted room,rods are being used ______ and cones are being used ______.

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A)  infrequently;frequently 
B)  infrequently;infrequently 
C)  frequently;infrequently 
D)  frequently;frequently 
A)  infrequently;frequently 
B)  infrequently;infrequently 
C)  frequently;infrequently 
D)  frequently;frequently

Question 5

The ______ threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be detected.

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A)  absolute 
B)  difference 
C)  relevant 
D)  partial 
A)  absolute 
B)  difference 
C)  relevant 
D)  partial

Question 6

The Müller-Lyer illusion involves the intersection of two differently-shaped circles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Continuity,convergence,and accommodation are all Gestalt principles of perceptual organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following phrases would be an accurate translation of a proverb from the Bariba culture related to pain?

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A)  No pain,no gain. 
B)  Between death and shame,death has the greater beauty. 
C)  Big boys don't cry,but it's OK for little girls to cry. 
D)  There is no such thing as pain-it's all in your head. 
A)  No pain,no gain. 
B)  Between death and shame,death has the greater beauty. 
C)  Big boys don't cry,but it's OK for little girls to cry. 
D)  There is no such thing as pain-it's all in your head.

Question 9

The absolute threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be ______ and the difference threshold is the smallest magnitude of s stimulus that can be ______.

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A)  generated;generated half the time 
B)  generated half the time;generated 
C)  detected half the time;detected 
D)  detected;detected half the time 
A)  generated;generated half the time 
B)  generated half the time;generated 
C)  detected half the time;detected 
D)  detected;detected half the time

Question 10

With the moon illusion,the moon looks larger when it is

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A)  a quarter moon. 
B)  a full moon. 
C)  high up in the sky. 
D)  next to the horizon. 
A)  a quarter moon. 
B)  a full moon. 
C)  high up in the sky. 
D)  next to the horizon.

Question 11

Depth perception depends on monocular and binocular cues.Monocular cues are cues

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A)  relating to single colors. 
B)  relating to single shapes. 
C)  available to one eye. 
D)  available as the two eyes interact. 
A)  relating to single colors. 
B)  relating to single shapes. 
C)  available to one eye. 
D)  available as the two eyes interact.

Question 12

The artistic technique of painting people in the front of a scene to cover those behind is called

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A)  texture gradient. 
B)  Ponzo illusion. 
C)  superposition. 
D)  color constancy. 
A)  texture gradient. 
B)  Ponzo illusion. 
C)  superposition. 
D)  color constancy.

Question 13

When sound waves enter the ear canal,they first

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A)  vibrate the eardrum. 
B)  move the oval window. 
C)  vibrate the cochlea. 
D)  vibrate the hammer. 
A)  vibrate the eardrum. 
B)  move the oval window. 
C)  vibrate the cochlea. 
D)  vibrate the hammer.

Question 14

Which depth cue accounts for why parallel lines appear to grow closer together the farther away they are?

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A)  texture gradient 
B)  superposition 
C)  vertical position 
D)  linear perspective 
A)  texture gradient 
B)  superposition 
C)  vertical position 
D)  linear perspective

Question 15

According to the gate control theory of pain,how do gate neurons inhibit pain neurons?

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A)  by releasing endorphins 
B)  by activating specialized end bulbs 
C)  by blocking basket cells 
D)  by releasing substance P 
A)  by releasing endorphins 
B)  by activating specialized end bulbs 
C)  by blocking basket cells 
D)  by releasing substance P

Question 16

A change in the wavelength of light would result in a change in

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A)  brightness. 
B)  saturation. 
C)  hue. 
D)  intensity. 
A)  brightness. 
B)  saturation. 
C)  hue. 
D)  intensity.

Question 17

When looking at these letters: XXX XXX XXX XXX we tend to see 4 groups of 3 X's rather than 12 individual X's due to the principle of

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A)  closure. 
B)  similarity. 
C)  proximity. 
D)  continuity. 
A)  closure. 
B)  similarity. 
C)  proximity. 
D)  continuity.

Question 18

Sensory information is interpreted through the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  sensation. 
B)  translation. 
C)  perception. 
D)  sensory adaptation. 
A)  sensation. 
B)  translation. 
C)  perception. 
D)  sensory adaptation.

Question 19

Monocular cues to depth perception can be seen with one eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Artists use many colors to depict a single object,because they recognize the influence of light and shadow.This demonstrates an artist's ability to capitalize on

Accepted Answer

A)  retinal disparity. 
B)  linear perspective. 
C)  color constancy. 
D)  visual illusion. 
A)  retinal disparity. 
B)  linear perspective. 
C)  color constancy. 
D)  visual illusion.

We hear a tuning fork when it is struck because it

Looking at a quarter in your hand casts a different image on your retina compared to looking at a quarter across the room,yet we know that the quarter is the same and retains the same dimensions.This phenomenon is known as

What is the major function of the hammer,anvil,and stirrup of the middle ear?

In a well-lighted room,rods are being used and cones are being used .

The ______ threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be detected.

The Müller-Lyer illusion involves the intersection of two differently-shaped circles.

Continuity,convergence,and accommodation are all Gestalt principles of perceptual organization.

Which of the following phrases would be an accurate translation of a proverb from the Bariba culture related to pain?

The absolute threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be and the difference threshold is the smallest magnitude of s stimulus that can be .

With the moon illusion,the moon looks larger when it is

Depth perception depends on monocular and binocular cues.Monocular cues are cues

The artistic technique of painting people in the front of a scene to cover those behind is called

When sound waves enter the ear canal,they first

Which depth cue accounts for why parallel lines appear to grow closer together the farther away they are?

According to the gate control theory of pain,how do gate neurons inhibit pain neurons?

A change in the wavelength of light would result in a change in

When looking at these letters: XXX XXX XXX XXX we tend to see 4 groups of 3 X's rather than 12 individual X's due to the principle of

Sensory information is interpreted through the process of

Monocular cues to depth perception can be seen with one eye.

Artists use many colors to depict a single object,because they recognize the influence of light and shadow.This demonstrates an artist's ability to capitalize on

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We hear a tuning fork when it is struck because it

Looking at a quarter in your hand casts a different image on your retina compared to looking at a quarter across the room,yet we know that the quarter is the same and retains the same dimensions.This phenomenon is known as

What is the major function of the hammer,anvil,and stirrup of the middle ear?

In a well-lighted room,rods are being used ______ and cones are being used ______.

The ______ threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be detected.

The Müller-Lyer illusion involves the intersection of two differently-shaped circles.

Continuity,convergence,and accommodation are all Gestalt principles of perceptual organization.

Which of the following phrases would be an accurate translation of a proverb from the Bariba culture related to pain?

The absolute threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be ______ and the difference threshold is the smallest magnitude of s stimulus that can be ______.

With the moon illusion,the moon looks larger when it is

Depth perception depends on monocular and binocular cues.Monocular cues are cues

The artistic technique of painting people in the front of a scene to cover those behind is called

When sound waves enter the ear canal,they first

Which depth cue accounts for why parallel lines appear to grow closer together the farther away they are?

According to the gate control theory of pain,how do gate neurons inhibit pain neurons?

A change in the wavelength of light would result in a change in

When looking at these letters: XXX XXX XXX XXX we tend to see 4 groups of 3 X's rather than 12 individual X's due to the principle of

Sensory information is interpreted through the process of

Monocular cues to depth perception can be seen with one eye.

Artists use many colors to depict a single object,because they recognize the influence of light and shadow.This demonstrates an artist's ability to capitalize on

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The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

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Basic Principles of Learning

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In a well-lighted room,rods are being used and cones are being used .

The absolute threshold is the smallest magnitude of a stimulus that can be and the difference threshold is the smallest magnitude of s stimulus that can be .