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Sensation & Perception Review

Authored by Kimberly Paul

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the olfactory receptor cells located?

around the nostrils
in the auditory cortex
on the roof of the mouth
at the tops of the nasal passages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The smallest difference between two stimuli that can be detected 50% of the time is called

absolute threshold
difference threshold
sensory adaptation
subliminal perception

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following processes has begun as soon as special receptor cells for the senses are activated?

perception
adaptation
habituation
sensation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A researcher presents two lights of varying brightness to a subject who is asked to respond "same" or "different" by comparing their intensities. The researcher is seeking the

just noticeable difference.
absolute threshold.
subliminal threshold.
minimal threshold.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sensation is to ________ as perception is to ________.

encoding; detection
detection; interpretation
interpretation; organization
threshold; transduction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The cones of the eye help us see

color
low light
black and white
ice cream

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic tastes?    

sweet
salty
umami
bland

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