AP Psychology Sensation

Front

According to Gate-Control Theory, which fibers carry pain signals through the gate in the spinal cord? Options: Substance P Fibers, Small Fibers, Large Fibers, Speed Fibers

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Small Fibers

Front

After meeting a person for the first time, you try to decide whether they are a good person or a bad person based on their appearance. Which term BEST explains your evaluation?

Back

Bottom-Up Processing

Front

While looking at a triangle, specific neurons called "feature detectors" fire in response to the lines and angles in the shape. Feature detectors are located in the _____?

Back

Occipital Lobe

Front

Which part of the ear is MOST similar to the retina of the eye due to its ability to transduce energy? Options: Cochlea, Semi-Circular Canals, Tympanic Membrane, Ossicles

Back

Cochlea

Front

Being able to detect a single candle flame from 30 miles away on a clear dark night at least 50% of the time is known as:

Back

Absolute Threshold

Front

Another name for face blindness is also known as

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Prosopagnosia

Front

Which type of processing looks at the whole picture and uses previous experiences to make determinations?

Back

Top-down processing

Front

Which part of the eye uses accommodation to see the image clearly? Options: Retina, Blind Spot, Lens, Iris

Back

Lens

Front

Which two parts of the ear deal with conductive deafness? Options: Cochlea & Semi-Circular Canals, Iris & Pupil, Oval Window and Ossicles, Ossicles & Tympanic Membrane

Back

Ossicles & Tympanic Membrane

Front

Which of the following might help Larry see the subtle difference between two colors the best? Options: The cones in the fovea, The cones in the peripheral of the retina, The rods in the fovea, The rods in the peripheral of the retina

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The cones in the fovea