Psychology Ch 4 Quiz

Front

The psychological process through which we interpret sensory stimulation

Back

Perception

Front

Gives us the illusion of movement

Back

Stroboscopic motion

Front

Our sense of smell greatly enhances

Back

taste

Front

The loudness of a sound is measured in

Back

decibels

Front

The simulation of sensory receptors and transmission of sensory information to the nervous system

Back

Sensation

Front

Tendency to perceive a complete or whole figure when there are gaps

Back

Closure

Front

This nerve takes scent messages to the brain

Back

olfactory

Front

Visual illusion in which the retinal impressions persist after the removal of the stimulus. the colors may be complementary of the original image

Back

Afterimage

Front

This nerve projects input onto hearing areas of the cerebral cortex

Back

auditory

Front

These receptors just under the skin detect pressure, temperature, and pain

Back

cutaneous