Cognitive function of perception

Which sense is primarily associated with the perception of balance and spatial orientation?

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

• Vestibular

The process by which previous experiences and expectations influence perception is known as:

• Sensory adaptation

• Top-down processing

• Bottom-up processing

• Perceptual constancy

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

Which neurotransmitter is heavily involved in the regulation of mood and emotion?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Glutamate

What neurotransmitter is heavily involved in the perception of pleasure and reward?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

The process by which the brain organizes and interprets sensory information is known as:

• Sensation

• Perception

• Cognition

• Attention

The phenomenon of sensory adaptation is primarily associated with which stage of perception?

• Sensation

• Attention

• Interpretation

• Memory

Which area of the brain is associated with higher cognitive functions such as decision-making and problem-solving?

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Limbic system

The ability to focus on relevant sensory information while filtering out irrelevant stimuli is known as:

• Sensory adaptation

• Selective attention

• Sensory integration

• Perceptual constancy

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

• Melatonin